EN 13630-11:2025

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 11: Determination of velocity of detonation of detonating cords

This document specifies a method for the determination of the velocity of detonation of detonating cords.
This document does not apply to safety fuses.

Explosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Sprengschnüre und Sicherheitsanzündschnüre - Teil 11: Bestimmung der Detonationsgeschwindigkeit von Sprengschnüren

Dieses Dokument legt ein Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der Detonationsgeschwindigkeit von Sprengschnüren fest.
Dieses Dokument ist nicht anwendbar für Sicherheitsanzündschnüre.

Explosifs à usage civil - Cordeaux détonants et mèches de sûreté - Partie 11 : Détermination de la vitesse de détonation des cordeaux détonants

Le présent document spécifie une méthode de détermination de la vitesse de détonation des cordeaux détonants.
Le présent document ne s’applique pas aux mèches de sûreté.

Eksplozivi za civilno uporabo - Detonacijske in počasi goreče vžigalne vrvice - 11. del: Ugotavljanje detonacijske hitrosti detonacijskih vrvic

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2025
• ICS: 71.100.30 - Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 321 - Explosives for civil uses
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 321/WG 6 - Explosives and propellants
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 01-Oct-2025
• Due Date: 03-Apr-2022
• Completion Date: 01-Oct-2025
• Directive: 2014/28/EU - Directive 2014/28/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market and supervision of explosives for civil uses
• Mandate: M/055 - Standardization mandate to CEN for explosives for civil uses
• Mandate: M/562 - Standardization Request on Explosives for civil use
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13630-11:2025 - Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 11: Determination of velocity of detonation of detonating cords

Relations

• Replaces: EN 13630-11:2002 - Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 11: Determination of velocity of detonation of detonating cords
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 13630-11:2025 is the latest European standard covering explosives for civil use, specifically focusing on detonating cords. This document specifies a precise and standardized method for determining the velocity of detonation of detonating cords used in civil applications. It clarifies the scope by excluding safety fuses and supersedes the previous version EN 13630-11:2002, offering updated technical requirements and test procedures.

The standard is essential for ensuring reliable performance and safety in the handling and application of detonating cords by providing a consistent testing method recognized across Europe. It supports compliance with EU Directive 2014/28/EU concerning market availability and supervision of civil explosives.

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Key Topics

• Scope: Focuses exclusively on detonating cords, excluding safety fuses, with a detailed methodology for measuring detonation velocity.

• Test Methods:

  • Start-Stop Method: Measures the time taken by the detonation front to travel between two sensors on the detonating cord.
  • Continuous Method: Uses a continuous probe to monitor and record the detonation velocity over a specific length of the detonating cord.

• Apparatus Requirements:

  • Sensors for detecting detonation front (e.g., optical fibers, ionization pins, piezoelectric pins).
  • Time-measuring electronics with ±1 microsecond accuracy.
  • Detonators conforming to EN 13630-1:2025.
  • Safety sealing materials to prevent explosive material leakage and moisture ingress.
  • Environmental monitoring devices such as thermometers and hygrometers to record ambient conditions.

• Preparation and Testing:

  • Test samples consist of eight detonating cord pieces, each approximately 1500 mm long, sealed at both ends.
  • Tests must be performed under regulated ambient conditions as specified in EN 13630-1:2025.

• Result Expression and Reporting:

  • Detonation velocity is expressed in meters per second (m/s).
  • Test reports must include references to the standard, identification of cords tested, ambient conditions, the procedure used, and individual recorded velocities.

• Compliance and Safety:

  • Integrates principles supporting compliance with EU Directive 2014/28/EU on civil explosives.
  • Warns on patent rights and the necessity of continuous reference to the official standard list for presumption of conformity.

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Applications

EN 13630-11:2025 is critical for industries and professionals involved in:

• Civil explosives manufacturing – verifying the performance parameters of detonating cords before market release.
• Demolition and mining operations – ensuring detonating cords used in blasting and controlled explosions meet reliability and safety requirements.
• Safety and quality assurance laboratories – implementing standardized testing procedures to certify explosive products.
• Regulatory bodies and compliance experts – assessing conformance with EU explosives safety directives.
• Explosive device developers and engineers – designing systems that rely on known detonation velocities for timing and effect control.

This standard enhances operational safety and product reliability by standardizing vital performance testing, thereby reducing risks associated with explosives.

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Related Standards

• EN 13630-1:2025 - Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 1: Requirements
  Establishes general requirements referenced for detonators and environmental conditions in testing.

• EN 13857-1:2025 - Explosives for civil uses - Part 1: Vocabulary
  Defines the terms and definitions used in explosives standards to maintain consistency and clarity.

• EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
  Relevant for laboratories performing testing under EN 13630-11 to maintain quality and competence standards.

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Summary

EN 13630-11:2025 provides a robust framework for the accurate measurement of the velocity of detonation in detonating cords, ensuring consistent safety and performance verification in line with European regulations. By employing modern measurement techniques and clearly defined procedures, civil explosives industries benefit from enhanced quality control and regulatory compliance. This standard is a vital resource for professionals engaged in the manufacture, testing, and application of detonating cords in civil engineering, mining, and demolition sectors.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2025
Eksplozivi za civilno uporabo - Detonacijske in počasi goreče vžigalne vrvice - 11.
del: Ugotavljanje detonacijske hitrosti detonacijskih vrvic
Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 11: Determination of
velocity of detonation of detonating cords
Explosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Sprengschnüre und Sicherheitsanzündschnüre - Teil
11: Bestimmung der Detonationsgeschwindigkeit von Sprengschnüren
Explosifs à usage civil - Cordeaux détonants et mèches de sûreté - Partie 11:
Détermination de la vitesse de détonation des cordeaux détonants
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13630-11:2025
ICS:
71.100.30 Eksplozivi. Pirotehnika in Explosives. Pyrotechnics and
ognjemeti fireworks
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 13630-11
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2025
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 71.100.30 Supersedes EN 13630-11:2002
English Version
Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety
fuses - Part 11: Determination of velocity of detonation of
detonating cords
Explosifs à usage civil - Cordeaux détonants et mèches Explosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Sprengschnüre und
de sûreté - Partie 11 : Détermination de la vitesse de Sicherheitsanzündschnüre - Teil 11: Bestimmung der
détonation des cordeaux détonants Detonationsgeschwindigkeit von Sprengschnüren
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 September 2025.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Principle . 5
5 Apparatus . 5
6 Preparation of test sample . 6
7 Procedure . 6
7.1 General. 6
7.2 Procedure using the start-stop method . 6
7.3 Procedure using the continuous method . 7
8 Expression of results . 8
9 Test report . 8
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/28/EU relating to the making available on the market
and supervision of explosives for civil uses aimed to be covered. 9
Bibliography . 10

European foreword
This document (EN 13630-11:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 321
“Explosives for civil uses”, the secretariat of which is held by UNE.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2026 and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by April 2026.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 13630-11:2002.
EN 13630-11:2002:
a) the Scope has been revised to clarify the explosives covered and not covered in the document;
b) the normative references have been updated;
c) the Clause 4 “Principle” has been added;
d) the Clause “Apparatus” has been updated and enlarged – especially, an alternative detonation velocity
measuring system has been added;
e) the Clause “Test pieces” is now called “Preparation of test sample” and has been enlarged;
f) the Clause “Procedure” now contains subclauses and addresses separately the procedures when
using the time-measuring equipment (start-stop method) and the procedures when using the
alternative detonation velocity measuring system (continuous method);
g) the former Clause 7 “Calculation of results” has been integrated into 7.2;
h) the Clause 8 “Expression of results” has been added;
i) the Clause “Test report” does no longer require conformity with EN ISO/IEC 17025 and the
information to be provided has been updated and enlarged;
j) the former Annex A “Range of applicability of the test method” has been removed;
k) the Annex ZA has been updated;
l) the Bibliography has been added and lists EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
A list of all parts in the EN 13630 series, published under the general title Explosives for civil uses —
Detonating cords and safety fuses, can be found on the CEN website.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic,
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