SIST 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
• Public Enquiry End Date: 02-May-2021
• Publication Date: 14-Oct-2025
• ICS: 71.100.30 - Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks
• Technical Committee: IEKS - Explosives
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 09-Oct-2025
• Due Date: 14-Dec-2025
• Completion Date: 15-Oct-2025
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2014/28/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: EN 13630-11:2025 - Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 11: Determination of velocity of detonation of detonating cords

Relations

• Refers: SIST EN 13857-1:2025 - Explosives for civil uses - Part 1: Terminology
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 13630-1:2004 - Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 1: Requirements
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 13630-1:2025 - Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 1: Requirements
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 13630-9:2025 - Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 9: Determination of transmission of detonation from detonating cord to detonating cord
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Revised: SIST 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

SIST EN 13630-11:2025, published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), specifies a standardized method for determining the velocity of detonation (VoD) of detonating cords used in civil applications. This document is part of the broader EN 13630 series related to explosives for civil uses, focusing specifically on detonating cords. Safety fuses are not within the scope of this standard. The test procedures detailed in the standard ensure accurate, consistent, and safe determination of the performance characteristics of detonating cords.

The standard supports compliance with essential European Union regulations, specifically Directive 2014/28/EU, by providing a recognized method for product testing and market supervision of explosives for civil uses.

Key Topics

• Scope of the Standard: Defines procedures exclusively for detonating cords, not safety fuses.
• Test Methods: Includes two principal methods for measuring the velocity of detonation:
  • Start-Stop Method: Uses two sensors to detect the detonation front as it passes through a set distance on the cord.
  • Continuous Method: Utilizes a continuous measuring probe along the cord.
• Test Sample Preparation: Provides guidelines for selecting and sealing test samples to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Apparatus Requirements: Outlines the necessary equipment, including precise sensors, detonators, temperature and humidity measurement tools, and structural supports.
• Expression and Reporting of Results: Details how to present test results and the required content for a comprehensive test report.

Applications

The methods established in SIST EN 13630-11:2025 are essential for stakeholders involved in:

• Manufacturing of explosives for civil uses: Ensures quality control and product consistency for detonating cords.
• Testing laboratories: Provides a harmonized procedure for verifying the detonation velocity, which affects explosive performance in construction, mining, and demolition.
• Regulatory compliance: Supports conformity assessment with EU safety directives tied to explosives.
• Product certification: Facilitates third-party validation and certification processes required for placing civil explosives on the market.
• Performance assessment: Enables reliable evaluation of detonating cord characteristics for end-users in sectors like mining and civil engineering.

Using this standard helps organizations:

• Meet regulatory obligations under Directive 2014/28/EU.
• Provide traceable, repeatable, and internationally recognized test results.
• Enhance product safety and user confidence by complying with best practices for testing explosives.

Related Standards

• EN 13630-1:2025: Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 1: Requirements. This standard outlines general requirements and specifications for detonating cords and safety fuses, acting as a foundation for part 11.
• EN 13857-1:2025: Explosives for civil uses - Part 1: Vocabulary. Provides the terminology used throughout the EN 13630 series for clarity and standardization.
• EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017: General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. While not mandatory in the test report for SIST EN 13630-11:2025, it is referenced for aligning quality and competence in testing procedures.

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Adhering to SIST EN 13630-11:2025 ensures consistency, safety, and legal compliance in the evaluation of detonating cords, ultimately supporting safe and effective blasting operations in civil industries. For more details on the full EN 13630 series and updates, consult the CEN website.

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
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
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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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