1. (a) Blasting agent shall mean any material or mixture, consisting of a fuel and oxidizer, intended for blasting, not otherwise classified as an explosive and in which none of the ingredients are classified as an explosive, provided that the finished product, as mixed and packaged for use or shipment, cannot be detonated by means of a No. 8 test blasting cap when unconfined.

   Note: 1: A No. 8 test blasting cap is one containing 2 grams of a mixture of 80% mercury fulminate and 20% potassium chlorate, or a cap of equivalent strength.

   Note: 2: Nitro-Carbo-Nitrates shall mean any blasting agent which has been classified as nitro-carbo-nitrate by the U.S.D.O.T., and which is packaged and shipped in compliance with the regulations of the U.S.D.O.T.

2. (b) Bullet resistant shall mean material and construction methods capable of preventing penetration of a 180 gr., 30 caliber soft nose hunting type bullet, when propelled at a maximum velocity of 2700 feet per second when fired at a distance not to exceed 100 feet.

History

1. New section filed 8-2-73 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 73, No. 31).