Quantifying Static Electricity Hazard with High Explosives

[chemisthypnos]

In the making of firework explosives, the explosive mixtures are handled with great care to avoid static electricity induced detonation of the explosives. Is it a good idea that they store the explosives in a plastic container - isn't there a risk of static buildup that could detonate the explosives?

 

[anorlunda]

There are detailed codes for the manufacture of fireworks. I urge you to consult those rather than ask strangers on the Internet.

Sorry, But I don't have a link to the code.

 

[CWatters]

I was surprised at a few thing in the video... No antistatic wrist straps? Man wearing a sweatshirt made of ?? rather than an antistatic overall?

 

[berkeman]

I was surprised at a few thing in the video... No antistatic wrist straps? Man wearing a sweatshirt made of ?? rather than an antistatic overall?

Yeah, no kidding. Darwin Award applicant in the making, IMO.

@chemisthypnos -- Here are a few links you may find useful ("Intrinsic Safety" and "Explosion Proof"):

http://www.transcat.com/media/pdf/cordex-is-explosion-proof.pdf (includes some standards)

https://www.oleumtech.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/AN-1039-001-AN-OleumTech-IS-vs-XP.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intrinsic_safety

There are detailed codes for the manufacture of fireworks. I urge you to consult those rather than ask strangers on the Internet.

Good advice.