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Fireworks are classified as a hazardous material (HAZMAT) class 1.3. The United Nations classification system can be found [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Explosive_material#United_Nations_Organization_.28UNO.29_Hazard_Class_and_Division_.28HC.2FD.29 here]; the classification by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) can be found [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangerous_goods#Classification_and_labeling_summary_tables here]. Consumer grade fireworks (where allowed are classified as 1.4. | Fireworks are classified as a hazardous material (HAZMAT) class 1.3. The United Nations classification system can be found [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Explosive_material#United_Nations_Organization_.28UNO.29_Hazard_Class_and_Division_.28HC.2FD.29 here]; the classification by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) can be found [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangerous_goods#Classification_and_labeling_summary_tables here]. Consumer grade fireworks (where allowed are classified as 1.4. | ||
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Revision as of 20:37, 2 November 2017
Welcome to the Pyrotechnics 101
This is a planning page for a future course to be taught at Monmouth college. The course will be taught by a chemistry professor and the campus' lead electrician.
The rules that regulate the fireworks in the state of Illinois can be found here
Fireworks are classified as a hazardous material (HAZMAT) class 1.3. The United Nations classification system can be found here; the classification by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) can be found here. Consumer grade fireworks (where allowed are classified as 1.4.
Possible Textbooks