Hazard Class 1: Explosives

Explosive 1.1A; Explosive 1.2B; Explosive 1.3C (Official signage for three types of explosives - orange background color with black lettering and an image of an explosion))

Definition

Any substance or article, including a device, which is designed to function by explosion or which, by chemical reaction within itself, is able to function in a similar manner even if not designed to function by explosion.

Shipping Options

Contact EHS: ALL shipments of explosives must be performed the DOT trained staff at Environmental Health and Safety. Due to the risk and liability of this explosive material, all shipments or movement across campus from one building to another must be done by EHS. Contact Bill Leonard at WL68@cornell.edu 607-255-5616 or EHS 607-255-8200.

Examples of Explosives

Trinitrotoluene (TNT) and mixtures
Trinitrobenzene and mixtures
Ammonium picrate
Ammunition
Dipicryl sulfide
Hexotonal