Statutory Tests:
Statutory tests for implementation of Explosives Act ,1884 and Petroleum Act 1934 and rules framed there under -
- Under Rule 6(6), 6(9) and 8(b) of Explosives Rules 2008 for authorization of new explosive compositions, subsequent tests for deciding about deletion or otherwise from list of explosives and testing of packages of explosives respectively.
- Under Rule 63 (2) of Petroleum Rule, 2002 for approval of design of safety fittings of tank lorry and containers/barrels of Petroleum respectively.
Quality Control Tests:
Testing service for quality control in the field of products covered under Acts / Rules administered by the Department.
Highlights :
- UN Classification Tests
- Sound Level Test For authorized fireworks
- Standardization of processes, procedures and methodology for explosives Class 2 (Pilot plant)
- Information and facilitation center
- Library and reference cell.
UN Classification Tests:
Department of Explosives has developed first time in India, facilities at Departmental Testing Station, Gondkhairy, Nagpur for conducting the UN Classification Tests as per UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods-Manual of Tests and Criteria.
Test Facilities :
- Thermal Stability Test at 750 C
- 12 Meter High Drop Test
- Single Package Test
- Stack Test
- External Fire (Bonfire) Test
- Friction Impact Test
- Fall Hammer Test
- Small Scale Burning Test
- UN Classification Test
- Deflagration to Detonation Test
Substances / Articles to be tested
- Detonators (All Types)
- Explosives (Slurry/Emulsion/PETN/TNT)
- Cast Boosters
- Fireworks