DANSK DS/EN 16265 PDF

This European Standard defines the terms and specifies the requirements, means of categorisation, test methods, minimum labelling requirements and instructions for use, for ignition devices (except ignition devices for pyrotechnic articles for vehicles) of the following generic types: - igniters; - components for pyrotechnic trains; - pyrotechnic Cords and fuses; - delay fuses; - fuzes. NOTE Safety fuses are subject to Directive 93/15/EEC and therefore not considered in this European Standard. This European Standard does not apply for articles containing pyrotechnic compositions that include any of the following substances: - arsenic or arsenic compounds; - polychlorobenzenes; - mercury compounds; - white phosphorus; - picrates or picric acid. This European Standard does not apply to pyrotechnic articles containing blasting agents and military explosives except black powder and flash composition.