Improvised Munitions Handbook (Improvised Explosive Devices or ...

8.
Add an equal quantity of water to the explosive and swirl.
Allow mixture to separate again as in step 6. The explosive is
now the bottom layer.
9. Carefully remove the top layer with the eyedropper or syringe and discard.
10. Place one firmly packed cup of absorbent in the tray.
11. While stirring with the wooden stick, slowly add explosive until the mass is very damp but not
wet enough to drip. Explosive is ready to use.
Note: If mixture becomes too wet, add more absorbent.
If storage of explosive is required, store in a sealed container to prevent evaporation.
Caution: Do not handle liquid explosive or allow to contact skin. If this happens, flush away
immediately with large quantity of water. Keep grit, sand or dirt out of mixture.
How to Use
1.
Spoon this mixture into an iron or steel pipe which has an end cap threaded on one end. If a pipe
is not available, you may use a dry tin can or a glass jar.