Which statement best describes a 5.2 type E material?

Which statement best describes a 5.2 type E material?

• A. Neither detonates nor deflagrates and shows low, or no, effect when heated under confinement
• B. Will Not Detonate, Does Not Deflagrate, and Shows Only a Low, or No, Effect If Heated When Confined, and Has Low or No Explosion Power
• C. Will Detonate, Deflagrate, and Have High Explosion Power
• D. Will Not Detonate, Does Not Deflagrate, and Shows No Effect When Heated Under Confinement

Answer: (A)

5.2 Type E organic peroxides are described as very insensitive hazards. They are not expected to detonate or deflagrate, and when heated under confinement they typically show only a low or minimal effect, meaning they have low explosive power. The statement that fits this description—neither detonates nor deflagrates and shows a low or no effect when heated under confinement—best captures that low-hazard classification. Other options imply violent reaction (detonation or deflagration) or high explosive power, which do not align with Type E’s insensitivity.

5.2 Type E organic peroxides are described as very insensitive hazards. They are not expected to detonate or deflagrate, and when heated under confinement they typically show only a low or minimal effect, meaning they have low explosive power. The statement that fits this description—neither detonates nor deflagrates and shows a low or no effect when heated under confinement—best captures that low-hazard classification. Other options imply violent reaction (detonation or deflagration) or high explosive power, which do not align with Type E’s insensitivity.