SIST EN 13631-12:2005

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 12: Specifications of boosters with different initiating capability

This document specifies a series of boosters for testing purposes.

Explosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Sprengstoffe - Teil 12: Festlegung von Verstärkungsladungen mit unterschiedlicher Zündfähigkeit

Dieses Dokument legt eine Reihe von Verstärkungsladungen für Prüfzwecke fest.

Explosifs a usage civil - Explosifs - Partie 12 : Détermination de la capacité d'amorçage des relais de détonation

Le présent document définit une série de relais de détonation à utiliser dans le cadre d’essais.

Eksplozivi za civilno uporabo - Razstreliva - 12. del: Specifikacije ojačevalnikov detonacije z različno sposobnostjo iniciranja

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2005
• ICS: 71.100.30 - Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks
• Technical Committee: IEKS - Explosives
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Feb-2005
• Due Date: 01-Feb-2005
• Completion Date: 01-Feb-2005
• 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
• Directive: 2015-01-1448 - Pravilnik o tehničnih in varnostnih zahtevah, obrazcih ter evidencah za eksplozive in pirotehnične izdelke
• Directive: 93/15/EEC - Council Directive 93/15/EEC of 5 April 1993 on the harmonization of the provisions relating to the placing on the market and supervision of explosives for civil uses
• Mandate: M/055 - Standardization mandate to CEN for explosives for civil uses
• Ref Project: EN 13631-12:2004 - Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 12: Specifications of boosters with different initiating capability

Overview

SIST EN 13631-12:2005 is a European standard developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) that specifies a series of boosters with different initiating capabilities for testing purposes. It focuses on high explosives used in civil applications, particularly outlining requirements for boosters made with a PETN-based plastic explosive. This standard supports the safe and reliable use of explosives by defining clear criteria for the composition, mass, density, and dimensions of testing boosters.

The document is part 12 of a broader series on explosives for civil uses and aligns with EU Directive 93/15/EEC on explosive safety. It ensures harmonization across European countries, facilitating conformity and enhancing safety practices within the explosives industry.

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Key Topics

• Scope and Purpose

  • Defines boosters for testing initiation capabilities in civil high explosives.
  • Applicable for safety, quality control, and performance evaluation.

• Explosive Composition

  • Uses a pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN)-based plastic explosive.
  • PETN content must be between 82% and 88% by mass.
  • Explosive density requirement: 1.45 g/cm³ to 1.55 g/cm³.

• Boosters Types and Dimensions

  • Type I (Small): Mass 20 ± 2 g, Diameter 20 ± 2 mm.
  • Type II (Medium): Mass 200 ± 20 g, Diameter 44 ± 4 mm.
  • Type III (Large): Mass 1,000 ± 100 g, Diameter 75 ± 7 mm.

• Normative References

  • Relies on EN 13857-1:2003 for terminology related to explosives.

• Compliance and Safety

  • Directly supports conformity with EU Directive 93/15/EEC essential safety requirements.
  • Facilitates consistent implementation and risk reduction across member states.

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Applications

SIST EN 13631-12:2005 is mainly used in:

• Industrial Explosives Manufacturing

  • Ensures boosters used in explosive testing meet strict quality and safety standards.
  • Controls the initiating capability of explosives used in demolition, mining, and civil construction.

• Safety and Performance Testing

  • Provides standardized test boosters for evaluating the ignition and detonation response.
  • Used by laboratories and quality assurance teams to verify explosive reliability.

• Regulatory Compliance

  • Assists manufacturers and testing entities in meeting legal requirements and safety directives.
  • Supports national standardization bodies in aligning practices across the EU.

• Research and Development

  • Enables controlled experimentation on initiation characteristics of boosters.
  • Facilitates development of safer and more effective explosive devices.

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Related Standards

SIST EN 13631-12:2005 is part of a comprehensive series on high explosives for civil use, including but not limited to:

• EN 13631-1: Requirements for explosives.
• EN 13631-2: Determination of thermal stability of explosives.
• EN 13631-3: Determination of sensitivity to friction.
• EN 13631-4: Determination of sensitivity to impact.
• EN 13631-7: Safety and reliability at extreme temperatures.
• EN 13631-10: Verification of initiation methods.
• EN 13631-11: Determination of detonation transmission.
• EN 13631-13: Determination of explosive density.
• EN 13631-14: Determination of velocity of detonation.
• EN 13631-16: Detection and measurement of toxic gases.

These related standards provide a holistic framework for the quality, safety, and performance evaluation of civil high explosives and their components.

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Keywords: EN 13631-12, boosters, high explosives, PETN-based explosive, initiating capability, civil explosives, European standard, explosive safety, EU Directive 93/15/EEC, testing boosters, explosive mass, explosive diameter, explosives for civil uses.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 12: Specifications of boosters with different initiating capabilityExplosifs a usage civil - Explosifs - Partie 12 : Détermination de la capacité d'amorçage des relais de détonationExplosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Sprengstoffe - Teil 12: Festlegung von Verstärkungsladungen mit unterschiedlicher ZündfähigkeitTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13631-12:2004SIST EN 13631-12:2005en71.100.30ICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 13631-12:200501-februar-2005

EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13631-12November 2004ICS 71.100.30English versionExplosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 12:Specifications of boosters with different initiating capabilityExplosifs à usage civil - Explosifs - Partie 12 :Détermination de la capacité d'amorçage des relais dedétonationExplosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Sprengstoffe - Teil 12:Festlegung von Verstärkungsladungen mitunterschiedlicher ZündfähigkeitThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 August 2004.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13631-12:2004: E

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