9. Marking of packages. - (1) The outer package shall be marked in conspicuous indelible characters by means of a stamping, embossing or painting with-
(a) The word "Explosives";
(b) The name of the authorised explosive;
(c) The number of the class and the division to which it belongs;
(d) The safety distance category of explosive;
(e) The name of the manufacturer; the name of the consignor and consignee; and
(g) The net weight of explosive
Provided that in the case of safety fuse or fireworks, the word "Explosive" and the number of the Class and division may be omitted.
(2) In the case of explosives used for charging for blasting, viz. explosives of Class 2 or such other explosives of Class 3 Division 1 or such other explosives of Class 4 which contain liquid nitro-compound explosive, the date of manufacture and batch number shall be added.
(3) In the case of explosives of Class 2 and Class 3, each of the cartridges containing explosives shall be printed or embossed legibly on it with-
(a) The word "Explosive";
(b) The name of explosives;
(c) Weight of explosive;
(d) Diameter of the cartridge;
(e) Name of manufacturer; and
(f) In case of permitted explosive, the letter 'P’.
(4) In the case of fire-works, a caution or warning indicating the-method of firing and precautions to be taken shall be printed on each piece of fireworks and where adequate space is not available -on the fire-works, such caution or warning may be printed on a separate label and inserted in the smallest packet or carton.
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