1. General
1.1 Key features
Six main types of explosives are available on the French market. These are presented in chronological order of their appearance in France, and their composition is summarized in table 1 . Some products are packaged in cartons, others are distributed in bulk, either packaged in bags at the factory, or manufactured on site in mobile manufacturing units (UMF). In the latter case, preparation is carried out on board a truck,...
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Regulations
Main regulations in force on January 1 1990 governing the acquisition, transport, storage and use of industrial explosives.
General application texts
1. Law n° 79-519 of July 2, 1979 punishing failure to declare the disappearance of explosive products (JO of July 2 and 3, 1979).
2. Decree no. 80-1022 of December 15, 1980 implementing the...
Manufacturers. Suppliers (non-exhaustive list)
Davey Bickford Smith & Co.
Explo-Tech (Company)
Exsia
Nitro Bickford (Sté)
Nitrochimie (Sté)
Nobel Explosif France (Sté)
Orica
Group. Association
GFEE Groupe Français de l'Énergie Explosive
AFTES Association Française des Travaux en Souterrain
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