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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 (recast) (Text with EEA relevance)
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design and characteristic properties, including chemical composition, degree of homogeneity and, where appropriate, dimensions and grain size distribution;
the physical and chemical stability of the explosive in all environmental conditions to which it may be exposed;
sensitiveness to impact and friction;
compatibility of all components as regards their physical and chemical stability;
the chemical purity of the explosive;
resistance of the explosive against influence of water where it is intended to be used in humid or wet conditions and where its safety or reliability may be adversely affected by water;
resistance to low and high temperatures, where the explosive is intended to be kept or used at such temperatures and its safety or reliability may be adversely affected by cooling or heating of a component or of the explosive as a whole;
the suitability of the explosive for use in hazardous environments (e.g. firedamp atmospheres, hot masses) if it is intended to be used under such conditions;
safety features intended to prevent untimely or inadvertent initiation or ignition;
the correct loading and functioning of the explosive when used for its intended purpose;
suitable instructions and, where necessary, markings in respect of safe handling, storage, use and disposal;
the ability of the explosive, its wrapping or other components to withstand deterioration during storage until the ‘use by’ date specified by the manufacturer;
specification of all devices and accessories needed for reliable and safe functioning of the explosive.
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