Section 346.690  Irradiation of Explosive or Flammable Materials

a)         Irradiation of explosive material is prohibited unless the licensee has received prior written authorization from the Agency.  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 overexposure of personnel.

b)         Irradiation of more than small quantities of flammable material (flashpoint below 140°F) is prohibited in panoramic irradiators unless the licensee has received prior written authorization from the Agency.  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 overexposure of licensee or offsite responding personnel.