Safety Fuse
Safety fuses consist of a core of black powder overspun with yarns, waterproofing compounds, and/or tapes. A safety fuse assigned identification number UN0105 and classed as a Division 1.4S explosive may be mailed only as permitted in 341.22b and when properly packaged as follows.
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Please see the relevant section of publication 52 for more details.
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Lighters
A lighter equipped with an ignition element and containing fuel is classified as a Class 3 flammable liquid. A lighter containing a flammable gas is classed as a Division 2.1 flammable gas. A lighter that contains either flammable liquid or flammable gas is permitted in domestic mail via surface transportation only with prior written approval, provided all the applicable requirements of 343.25 are met.
Toy Propellant Devices
The proper shipping name for a mailable toy propellant device is “model rocket motor” or “igniter.” A device that is assigned identification number NA0323 or UN0454 and classed as a Division 1.4S explosive is eligible for mailing in domestic mail via surface transportation only, provided that all requirements are met and the device is properly package. See specifications in 341.22a.
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Required prior written Authorization must be obtained from:
PCSC (Product Classification Service Center)
90 Church Street Suite 3100
New York, NY 10007-2951