Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 3: Determination of sensitiveness to friction of the core of detonating cords

This document specifies a test method for the verification of the insensitiveness to friction of the core of detonating cords.
This document does not apply to safety fuses.

Explosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Sprengschnüre und Sicherheitsanzündschnüre - Teil 3: Bestimmung der Reibempfindlichkeit der Seele von Sprengschnüren

Dieses Dokument legt ein Prüfverfahren zur Überprüfung der Reibungsunempfindlichkeit der Sprengschnurkerne fest.
Dieses Dokument ist nicht anwendbar für Sicherheitsanzündschnüre.

Explosifs à usage civil - Cordeaux détonants et mèches de sûreté - Partie 3: Détermination de la sensibilité au frottement de l'âme des cordeaux détonants

Le présent document spécifie une méthode d’essai permettant de vérifier l’insensibilité au frottement de l’âme des cordeaux détonants.
Le présent document ne s’applique pas aux mèches de sûreté.

Eksplozivi za civilno uporabo - Detonacijske in počasi goreče vžigalne vrvice - 3. del: Ugotavljanje občutljivosti jedra detonacijskih vrvic na trenje

General Information

Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
02-May-2021
Publication Date
15-Oct-2025
Technical Committee
IEKS - Explosives
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
09-Oct-2025
Due Date
14-Dec-2025
Completion Date
16-Oct-2025

Relations

Effective Date
18-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 13630-3:2025 - published by CEN - specifies a test method for the verification of insensitiveness to friction of the core of detonating cords used in civil explosives applications. The document applies only to detonating cords (it explicitly does not apply to safety fuses) and replaces EN 13630-3:2002. The standard provides a practical, repeatable procedure to confirm that detonating cord cores are not initiated by friction under a defined load (28 N).

Key topics and requirements

  • Scope and purpose: Verification (not a full sensitiveness determination) that the core is insensitive to friction to reduce inadvertent initiation risks.
  • Test principle: A small sample of detonating cord core is subjected to friction under controlled conditions to check for reaction.
  • Critical test load: Friction load of 28 N is applied. Per the standard’s note, insensitivity at 28 N is equivalent to not being sensitive to less than 30 N.
  • Apparatus and environment:
    • Use the apparatus specified in EN 13631-3:2025 with capability to apply the 28 N friction load.
    • Ambient conditions must be measured: thermometer ±0.1 °C and hygrometer ±1 %.
  • Sample preparation and procedure: Samples taken per EN 13631-3:2025 (Clause 6); testing performed following EN 13631-3:2025 (Clause 7), applying the specified 28 N load.
  • Result expression: Test outcome reported as “pass” if no sample reacts under 28 N; otherwise “fail”. If failed, observations leading to fail must be documented.
  • Test report contents: Must reference EN 13630-3:2025, identify the detonating cord tested, record temperature and relative humidity, and report pass/fail with details for failures.

Applications and users

  • Manufacturers of detonating cords and component suppliers - for routine quality verification and product safety evidence.
  • Accredited and non-accredited testing laboratories - to perform friction insensitiveness checks in production control and compliance testing.
  • Safety engineers, procurement officers, and regulatory compliance teams - to ensure detonating cords meet safety verification requirements.
  • Regulatory authorities and conformity assessors - as part of evidence for meeting essential safety requirements under Directive 2014/28/EU (see informative Annex ZA).

Related standards

  • EN 13631-3:2025 - apparatus, sample preparation and detailed test procedure referenced throughout.
  • EN 13857-1:2025 - vocabulary and definitions used.
  • EN 13630-1:2025 - general requirements for detonating cords and safety fuses.
  • EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - laboratory competence (referenced in bibliography).
  • UN Manual of Tests and Criteria - broader context for explosive testing.

Keywords: EN 13630-3:2025, detonating cords, friction insensitiveness, test method, explosives for civil uses, verification, CEN.

Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 13630-3:2025 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 3: Determination of sensitiveness to friction of the core of detonating cords". This standard covers: This document specifies a test method for the verification of the insensitiveness to friction of the core of detonating cords. This document does not apply to safety fuses.

This document specifies a test method for the verification of the insensitiveness to friction of the core of detonating cords. This document does not apply to safety fuses.

SIST EN 13630-3:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.100.30 - Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 13630-3:2025 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 13630-3:2002. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

SIST EN 13630-3:2025 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/28/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/055, M/562. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2025
Eksplozivi za civilno uporabo - Detonacijske in počasi goreče vžigalne vrvice - 3.
del: Ugotavljanje občutljivosti jedra detonacijskih vrvic na trenje
Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 3: Determination of
sensitiveness to friction of the core of detonating cords
Explosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Sprengschnüre und Sicherheitsanzündschnüre - Teil 3:
Bestimmung der Reibempfindlichkeit der Seele von Sprengschnüren
Explosifs à usage civil - Cordeaux détonants et mèches de sûreté - Partie 3:
Détermination de la sensibilité au frottement de l'âme des cordeaux détonants
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13630-3:2025
ICS:
71.100.30 Eksplozivi. Pirotehnika in Explosives. Pyrotechnics and
ognjemeti fireworks
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 13630-3
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2025
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 71.100.30 Supersedes EN 13630-3:2002
English Version
Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety
fuses - Part 3: Verification of insensitiveness to friction of
the core of detonating cords
Explosifs à usage civil - Cordeaux détonants et mèches Explosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Sprengschnüre und
de sûreté - Partie 3 : Vérification de l'insensibilité au Sicherheitsanzündschnüre - Teil 3: Überprüfung der
frottement de l'âme des cordeaux détonants Reibunempfindlichkeit der Seele von Sprengschnüren
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 September 2025.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Principle . 5
5 Apparatus . 5
5.1 Thermometer capable of measuring the ambient temperature at ± 0,1 °C. . 5
5.2 Hygrometer capable of measuring the ambient relative humidity at ± 1 %. . 5
6 Preparation of test sample . 5
7 Procedure . 5
8 Expression of results . 6
9 Test report . 6
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/28/EU relating to the making available on the market
and supervision of explosives for civil uses aimed to be covered. 7
Bibliography . 8

European foreword
This document (EN 13630-3:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 321 “Explosives
for civil uses”, the secretariat of which is held by UNE.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2026 and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by April 2026.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 13630-3:2002.
a) the document title has been changed from “Part 3: Determination of sensitiveness to friction of the
core of detonating cords” to “Part 3: Verification of insensitiveness to friction of the core of
detonating cords”;
b) the Scope has been revised to clarify the explosives covered and not covered in the document;
c) the normative references have been updated;
d) the terminology entries 3.1 and 3.2 have been removed;
e) Clause 4 “Principle” has been added;
f) Clause “Apparatus” has been updated;
g) Clause “Preparation of test sample” and has been revised;
h) Clause “Procedure” has been revised so that no longer a determi
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