Hong Kong Regulations

DANGEROUS GOODS (GENERAL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 45

Manner of packing explosives

Any explosive of the class or division specified in the first column of the
table to this regulation shall be packed in the manner specified opposite
thereto in the second column of the table and the amount of such explosive
packed in any one outer package and in any one inner package shall not exceed
the quantity, if any, specified opposite thereto in the third and fourth
columns respectively of the table.

TABLE

Explosive

(1)

Packing

(2) Maximum
amount
in any
one inner
package

(3) Maximum
amount
in any
one outer
package

(4) Class 1

   (gunpowder) In an inner package contained in an outer package except that
        where the weight of explosive is not more than 2.5 kg no inner package
        shall be required. When gunpowder and a propellant are packed
        together, 25 kg; otherwise, 50 kg. When gunpowder and a propellant are
        packed together, 10 kg; otherwise, 50 kg.

Class 2

(nitrate mixture).
As for class 1. 25 kg. 25 kg. Class 3

   (nitrocompound)

division 1. As for class 1, but so that either the inner or outer package, or,
if there is an outer package only, that package, shall be thoroughly
waterproof. No metal shall be used in the construction of any package, except
that nails or wire binding coated with or made of brass, zinc or other soft
metal may be used for securing the outer package, and wire stitching may be
used for securing an inner package if the wire is effectively prevented from
coming into contact with the explosive by means of a sheet of stout cardboard
or by some other suitable means.
25 kg. 25 kg. Class 3

   (nitrocompound)

division 2.

(except as specified hereunder).
As for class 1. 25 kg. 25 kg. Guncotton so wetted with water as uninflammable.

Cyclotri- methylene trinitramine. (RDX). As for class 1, but so that the inner
or outer package, or, if there is an outer package only, that package, shall
be of such a nature and so closed as to prevent any material loss of water.

In an inner package contained in an outer package; the explosive shall be
wetted with not less than 10% of water calculated on the wet explosive, and
the inner and outer packages shall be of such a nature and so constructed as
to prevent any material loss of moisture.
Unlimited.

25 kg. Unlimited.

25 kg. Pentaerythritol- tetranitrate. (P.E.T.N.)

Tri-nitro- resorcinol. (Styphnic acid). In an inner package contained in an
outer package; the explosive shall be wetted with not less than 25% of water
calculated on the wet explosive, and the inner and outer packages shall be of
such a nature and so constructed as to prevent any material loss of moisture.

In an inner package contained in an outer package; the explosive shall be
wetted with not less than 20% of water calculated on the wet explosive, and
the inner and outer packages shall be of such a nature and so constructed as
to prevent any material loss of moisture.
25 kg.

25 kg. 25 kg.

25 kg. Class 4

(chlorate mixture) division 1.
As for class 3, division 1. 25 kg. 25 kg. Class 4

(chlorate mixture) division 2.
As for class 1. 25 kg. 25 kg. Class 5

   (fulminate)

division 1

(except as specified hereunder). In an inner package consisting of a bag
permeable to water, in a case containing sufficient water to ensure that the
explosive is kept constantly wet; the whole shall be in an outer package
containing sufficient water constantly to surround the case; both the case and
the outer package shall be of such material and so constructed as to prevent
the escape of the water.
100 kg. 100 kg. Explosives of class 5

   (fulminate) ,

division 1,

of such character that they cannot be packed in a thoroughly wet condition.
As may be required by the Authority.
As may be determined by the Authority. As may be determined by the Authority.
Class 5

   (fulminate)

division 2

(except as specified hereunder).

Barium tri-nitro- resorcinate, lead di-nitro- resorcinate, lead tri-nitro-
resorcinate and tetrazene.
As may be required by the Authority.

As for class 5, division 1. As may be determined by the Authority.

60 kg. As may be determined by the Authority.

7.5 kg. Class 6

   (ammunition)

division 1

(except as specified hereunder).

Bulleted cartridges of class 6

   (ammunition)

division 1

of a calibre exceeding 13 mm.
In an outer package.

In an outer package so that the point of any bullet cannot come into contact
with the cap of any cartridge. Unlimited.

Unlimited. Class 6

   (ammunition)

division 2

(except as specified hereunder).

Class 6

   (ammunition)

division 2

when made up into cartridges or charges for cannon, shells, mines, blasting or
other like purpose.

Fuse heads.
In an outer package.

In such manner as is required for the same explosive when not so made up;
where an inner as well as an outer package is required, the enclosing case of
a cartridge or charge shall, if it is within the definition of inner  package
in these regulations, be deemed to be an inner package, but, where an
outer package only is employed, shall not be deemed to be an outer  package.

As may be required by the Authority. 50 kg.

Maximum amount allowed for the same explosive when not so made up.

Maximum amount allowed for the same explosive when not so made up. Class 6

   (ammunition)

division 3

(except as specified hereunder).
In an inner package contained in an outer package. 25 kg. 1 kg or 10 in number
whichever may be the greater. Bulleted cartridges of class 6

   (ammunition)

division 3

of a calibre exceeding 13 mm.

Detonators other than electric detonators. In an inner package contained in an
outer  package so that the point of any bullet cannot come into contact with
the cap of any cartridge.

In an inner package contained in an outer package; the inner package, if of
metal or other solid material, shall be lined throughout with paper or other
soft material; a layer of felt or other soft material shall be placed on top
of and underneath the detonators and so secured that both ends of the
detonators shall at all times be resting on and be covered by the said layer;
the detonators and all spaces in the inner package may be filled so far as
practicable with fine sawdust or other similar material; the inner package
shall be placed inside a substantial case of wood or metal so made and closed
as to prevent any of the inner packages contained therein from escaping
therefrom and such case shall be placed inside the outer package in such
manner and so secured as to leave a space of not less than 75 mm between the
case and every part of the interior of the outer package, and the said space
shall either be kept clear by means of a light framework or battens of wood
securing the said case in position in the outer package, or be filled with
sawdust, straw or other similar material; where the number of detonators in
the outer package exceeds 5000, the outer package shall be fitted with handles
or other contrivance by means of which it may safely and conveniently be
carried:

Provided that where the number of detonators does not exceed 1000 the
requirements with regard to placing the inner package in a case inside the
outer package need not be observed.
25 kg.

10000 in number. 1 kg or 10 in number whichever may be the greater.

100 in number. Electric detonators. In an inner package contained in an
outer package, and where the number of detonators in any one outer package
exceeds 3000, the outer  package shall be fitted with handles or other
suitable contrivance by means of which it may safely and conveniently be
carried.
5000 in number. 100 in number. Class 7

(firework composition)

division 1.

Class 7

(manufactured fireworks)

division 2. In an inner package contained in an outer package, the inner 
package being hermetically closed.

In an outer package. 10 kg.

50 kg. 500 g. (L.N. 119 of 1983)