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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, MARCH 1, 1940.
53. Subject to the foregoing provision, the following shall be the method of packing explosives of the various Classes respectively and the maximum amounts which may be in any one package :
AMOUNT
CLASS.
METHOD OF PACKING.
IN ANY
ONE OUTER
PACKAGE.
AMOUNT
IN ANY
ONE INNER
PACKAGE.
Class I.
When the quantity in any one consignment does not exceed 5 lbs. in
100 lbs.
100 lbs. Provided that where gunpowder and propellant
amount, a single outer are packed together the package; otherwise, amount shall not exceed A double package, the 50 lbs.
inner and outer pac-
kages being as above defined.
25 lbs.
Class II.
As for Class I.
50 lbs.
50 lbs.
5 lbs.
Class III,
Division 1, other than propellants.
Cordite, or
other pro-
pellant
adopted by the War
Depart.
ment.
As for Class 1, provided | 50 lbs.
that either the outer or inner package shall be thoroughly waterproof and that no metal shall be used in the construction of the packages except that (1) nails of brass, zine, or other soft metal or coated with the same may be used for secur- ing the outer package, and (2) wire stitching may be used for secur- ing the inner package if the wire is effectively prevented from coming into contact with the explosive by means of a sheet of stout cardboard or otherwise.
As for Class I, except that 120 lbs.
for the inner package
there may
be
sub-
stituted such arrange- ment or contrivance as may in the opinion of the War Department secure adequate safety.
Other
propellants
of Division 1.
As for Class I.
120 lbs.
50 lbs.
50 lbs.
Class III,
As for Class I.
50 lbs.
50 lbs.
Division 2,
other than
Picric Acid
and Wet Guncotton.
Picric Acid. As for Class I.
Unlimited.
Unlimited.
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