AFMAN 24-204(I)/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19H/ DLAI 4145.3
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11 DECEMBER 2001
Inner packaging
Outer packaging
Bags: Kraft paper, plastic, sift-proof woven
plastic or textile
Receptacles: fiberboard, metal, paper, plastic
Not required for UN0160 and 0161 when packed
in outer 1A2 or 1B2 drum
Drums: removable head steel (1A2),
removable
head
aluminum
(1B2),
removable head plastic (1H2), plywood
(1D), fiber (1G)
For UN0160 and 0161, 1A2 and 1B2 drums
must be constructed so that risk of
explosion caused by increased internal
pressure (from internal or external causes)
is prevented
A5.13. Nitroglycerin, Desensitized; Nitroglycerin, Solution in Alcohol; and Propellant, Liquid. For
liquid explosives, surround each inner packaging with sufficient amount of non-combustible absorbent
cushioning material to absorb the entire contents. Cushion metal receptacles from each other in all
directions. Liquid substances must not freeze at temperatures above 15 degrees C (5 degrees F). A
composite packaging consisting of a plastic receptacle in a metal drum (6HA1) may be used instead of the
inner and intermediate packagings.
A5.13.1. Packages as follows:
Inner packaging
Intermediate packaging
Outer packaging
Receptacles: metal or
plastic
Tape screw cap closures and
do not exceed 5 liters capacity
each (does not apply to UN
0144)
Bags:
plastic
in
metal
receptacles
Drums: metal
Not required for UN0144
Boxes: ordinary natural
wood (4C1), sift-proof
natural
wood
(4C2),
plywood
(4D),
reconstituted wood (4F),
fiberboard (4G)
Maximum net mass 30 kg
A5.13.2. Packages as follows:
Inner packaging
Intermediate packaging
Outer packaging
Receptacles: metal or plastic
Bags: plastic in metal receptacles
Drums: metal
Not required for UN0144
Drums: removable head
steel (1A2), removable
head aluminum (1B2),
plywood (1D), fiber (1G)
Maximum net volume
120 liters
A5.14. Ammonium Nitrate-Fuel Oil Mixture; Explosive, Blasting, Type A (UN 0081); Explosive,
Blasting, Type B (UN 0082); and Explosive, Blasting, Type E (UN 0241); Explosive, Blasting, Type B
(UN 0331) or Agent Blasting, Type B; Explosive, Blasting, Type C (UN 0083); Explosive, Blasting, Type
D (UN 0084) and Explosive, Blasting, Type E (UN 0332). Inner packaging is not required for UN 0082,
0241, 0331, and 0332 when the explosive is contained in a material impervious to liquid.
A5.14.1. Package as follows: