EN 13631-7:2003

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Test methods
5 Test report
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing essential requirements or other
         provisions of EU Directives

This European Standard specifies the special conditions and procedures permitting the extension to wider ranges of applicability of the following test methods:- determination of resistance to hydrostatic pressure;- verification of the means of initiation;- determination of transmission of detonation.Standardised test methods at extreme temperatures for the following purposes are not given:- determination of sensitiveness to friction;- determination of sensitiveness to impact;- determination of resistance to water;- determination of the initiating capability of boosters;- determination of velocity of detonation.NOTE In these cases, the manufacturer of the explosive should provide a suitable test method and, in cases where the results should be checked by an independent institution or authority, the manufacturer and the institution or authority should agree upon a suitable test method.