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10 CFR 36.69: Irradiation of explosive or flammable materials.

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  1. Title 10—Energy
  2. CHAPTER I—NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
  3. PART 36—LICENSES AND RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR IRRADIATORS
  4. Subpart D—Operation of Irradiators

(a) Irradiation of explosive material is prohibited unless the licensee has received prior written authorization from the Commission. Authorization will not be granted unless the licensee can demonstrate that detonation of the explosive would not rupture the sealed sources, injure personnel, damage safety systems, or cause radiation overexposures of personnel.

(b) Irradiation of more than small quantities of flammable material (flash point below 140 °F) is prohibited in panoramic irradiators unless the licensee has received prior written authorization from the Commission. Authorization will not be granted unless the licensee can demonstrate that a fire in the radiation room could be controlled without damage to sealed sources or safety systems and without radiation overexposures of personnel.

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