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(e) Division 1.5 Very insensitive substances which have a mass explosion hazard
This division comprises substances which have a mass explosion hazard but
are so insensitive that there is very little probability of initiation or of
transition from burning to detonation under normal conditions of transport;
NOTE: The probability of transition from burning to detonation is greater
when large quantities are carried in a ship.
(f) Division 1.6 Extremely insensitive articles which do not have a mass explosion hazard
This division comprises articles which contain only extremely insensitive
substances and which demonstrate a negligible probability of accidental
initiation or propagation.
NOTE: The risk from articles of Division 1.6 is limited to the explosion of
a single article.
2.1.1.5 Any substance or article having or suspected of having explosive characteristics shall first be
considered for classification in Class 1 in accordance with the procedures in 2.1.3. Goods are not classified in
Class 1 when:
(a) Unless specially authorized, the transport of an explosive substance is prohibited because
sensitivity of the substance is excessive;
(b) The substance or article comes within the scope of those explosive substances and articles
which are specifically excluded from Class 1 by the definition of this class; or
(c) The substance or article has no explosive properties.
2.1.2 Compatibility groups
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2.1.2.1 Goods of Class 1 are assigned to one of six divisions, depending on the type of hazard they
present (see 2.1.1.4) and to one of thirteen compatibility groups which identify the kinds of explosive substances
and articles that are deemed to be compatible. The tables in 2.1.2.1.1 and 2.1.2.1.2 show the scheme of
classification into compatibility groups, the possible hazard divisions associated with each group and the
consequential classification codes.
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