Explosives Regulations, 2013

Marginal note:Prescribed components

• 456 (1) The following components are prescribed for the purpose of the definition restricted component in section 2 of the Explosives Act:

  • (a) ammonium nitrate in solid form at a concentration of at least 28% nitrogen;

  • (b) hydrogen peroxide at a concentration of at least 30%;

  • (c) nitromethane, UN number 1261;

  • (d) potassium chlorate, UN number 1485;

  • (e) potassium perchlorate, UN number 1489;

  • (f) sodium chlorate in solid form, UN number 1495;

  • (g) nitric acid at a concentration of at least 75%;

  • (h) potassium nitrate, UN number 1486;

  • (i) potassium nitrate and sodium nitrate mixture, UN number 1499; and

  • (j) sodium nitrate in solid form, UN number 1498.

• Marginal note:Sale restricted

  (2) The components set out in subsection (1) may be sold only by a person who is authorized by this Part to sell restricted components.

• Marginal note:Acquisition restricted

  (3) The components set out in subsection (1) may be acquired for the purpose of manufacturing restricted component products for sale only by a person who is authorized by this Part to acquire restricted components for that purpose.