Pyrotechnic Zinc Dust
Reactive zinc dust from zinc vapor, ultra-fine spherical particles (95% <63 μm) with 93% metallic zinc, used in pyrotechnics for flash effects and fuels. Satisfies all HTS 7903.10.00.00 criteria including production method and sieve passage.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed into pyrotechnic compositions
Zinc dust in detonating fuses or safety ammo becomes Chapter 36 explosive.
If for propellant preparations
Mixed metal powders for rockets/propellants classify as hydrogen peroxides/explosives.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain ATF approval letter if precursor to explosives; declare accordingly
• Particle size critical—too coarse reclassifies as non-reactive powder
• Ship as dangerous good 4.2 under UN1436 with fire precautions
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