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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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:[http://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/ebook/9780854041275 The Chemistry of Fireworks: 2nd Ed.] | :[http://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/ebook/9780854041275 The Chemistry of Fireworks: 2nd Ed.] | ||
::A PDF of this text can be found [http://pyrotechnics.no-ip.org/files/Chemistry%20of%20Fireworks.pdf here] | ::A PDF of this text can be found [http://pyrotechnics.no-ip.org/files/Chemistry%20of%20Fireworks.pdf here] | ||
::An online version of the first edition can be found [https://archive.org/details/The_Chemistry_of_Fireworks_Russell here] | ::An online version of the first edition can be found [https://archive.org/details/The_Chemistry_of_Fireworks_Russell here] | ||
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| + | Both instructors are employees of [https://www.jandmdisplays.com/ J&M Displays] | ||
Revision as of 20:56, 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
Fireworks Company
Both instructors are employees of J&M Displays