Explosives fumes

Motor not in air-stream. Used on explosive fume, wet fume, high-temperature work and severe applications... 

In actual field use explosion product fumes can be hazardous, eg Ammonium Nitrate-fuel oil mixtures (ANFO) are not recommended for underground blasting because they produce toxic fumes (Ref 3). Highly toxic NO is often found in explosion fumes. The oxidation of NO to the less dangerous N02 was found to be less rapid under mining conditions than was previously believed (Ref 4)... 

It must always be assumed that explosive fumes and propellant fumes are to some extent toxic. Excess oxygen causes the formation of nitrogen oxides, deficiency carbon monoxide, both toxic. In the United States, the following classification of toxic fume components has been accepted a 1 -1/4 by 8" cartridge in its cartridge paper is detonated in a -> Bichel Bomb, and the fume composition is gas analysed. In the following Table toxic gases means the sum CO + H2S (NO and N02 are not considered ) in ft3/lb explosive ... 

Explosion fumes with a dark color indicate the formation of carbon. The calculation becomes more complicated, if dissociation processes are taken into consideration (high caloric gunpowders rocket propellants). 

CAUTION Keep area well ventilated while melting explosive Fumes may be poisonous. 

Toxic and/or explosive fumes from trapped chemicals may rise into homes and businesses... 

Hazard Compressed, liquefied, greenish-yellow gas with an irritating odor. May react with other chemicals, causing fires and explosions. Fumes are very toxic. 

Hazard Extremely corrosive. Rapidly destroys human tissues on contact. Causes severe burns. Sharp, penetrating odor. May react with other chemicals, causing fires and explosions. Fumes are very toxic. Powerful oxidizer. May react violently with water. May exhibit violent chemical changes at elevated temperatures and pressures. 

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