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Hazardous Chemicals Handbook (pdf) - CCC

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Table 7.12 General considerations for work with explosive chemicals<br />

Consult with experts on the hazards and on technical, administrative and legal requirements.<br />

The chance of accidental initiation is related to the energy imparted to the substance and the sensitivity of the compound.<br />

Hence the sensitivity of compounds should be established (e.g. Table 7.15) before devising appropriate control measures.<br />

(Many sensitive explosives have ignition energies of 1–45 mJ, while some very sensitive materials have ignition energies<br />

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