1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements for the construction, performance and
primary packaging of theatrical pyrotechnical articles of the generic types defined
in EN 16256‑1:2012, Clause 3.
NOTE “Theatrical pyrotechnic article(s)” is abbreviated by “article(s)” in this European
Standard.
This European Standard does not apply for articles containing military explosives
or commercial blasting agents except for black powder or flash composition.
This European Standard does not apply for articles containing pyrotechnic composition
that include any of the following substances:
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— arsenic or arsenic compounds;
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— polychlorobenzenes;
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— lead or lead compounds;
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— mercury compounds;
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— white phosphorus;
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— picrates or picric acid.