Safety assessment of material

Introduction The introduction of new pyrotechnic systems requires a structured and progressive safety assessment throughout the initial research then development process. For new composition formulations an initial rapid and cost effective chemical compatibility screening process is required to act as a 'first sift' to accept formulations for further development. Full energetic material qualification testing is generally applied much later in the development cycle when a formulation is close to being introduced into an 'in-service' status.