ORIGINAL KURTZ SYSTEM U.S. BUREAU OF MINES SAFETY TESTS

Blasting Cap Sensitivity Test	No detonation
Impact Sensitivity Test	No explosion in ten trials under 10" drop
Impact Sensitivity (BAM Test 2 kg Ball)	0.95 kgm
Package Burn Test	No detonation
Squib Test	No detonation
A.A.R. Friction Test (100 lbs.)	No ignition
BAM Friction Test (36 kg maximum)	No ignition
Electrostatic Sensitivity	(5,000 volts) 0.503 Joules

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ORIGINAL KURTZ SYSTEM DIFFERENTIAL SCANNING CALORIMETRY

Ignition determined at 330C (626F), or 20C (68F) higher than black powder, with a two stage exotherm over a range of 330C (626F) to 455C (851F).