21/30410859 DC

This standard 21/30410859 DC BS ISO 22863-11. Fireworks. Test methods for determination of specific chemical substances is classified in these ICS categories:

• 71.100.30 Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks

This document specifies the test method for the determination of phosphorus content in firework compositions by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-AES).

Such test shall be applied to fireworks except Christmas crackers, party poppers, or snaps according to ISO 25947-5.The use of white phosphorus would lead to fireworks of hazardous chemical stability that would be detected by possible self-ignition during the thermal conditioning test according to ISO 25947-4:2017, 6.16 (75,0 ± 2,5 °C for 48 h).