Improvised Munitions Handbook (Improvised Explosive Devices or ...

7. Cut a disc from rubber sheet so that it just
fits snugly inside the lid of the jar.
8. Partly fill jar with water, cover with rubber disc and cap tightly with the drilled lid. Invert bottle
and allow to stand for a few minutes to make sure that there are no leaks. This is extremely
important.
9. Pour water from jar and fill about 1/3 full with
concentrated sulfuric acid. Replace the rubber disc and cap
tightly.
Important: Wash outside of jar thoroughly with clear water. If this is not done, the jar may be
dangerous to handle during use.
How to Use
1. Place the tube containing the sugar chlorate crystals on an incendiary or flammable material taped
end down.
2. Turn the jar of sulfuric acid cap end down and slide it into the open end of the tube.