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This Defence Standard specifies the requirements for phenolic resin bonded fabric round rod, Type QX, of diameter up to 75 mm, based on the material specified as Type PFCC2I in BS 6128 Part 2.

The designation "Type QX" indicates that the material is suitable for certain applications where a high degree of compatibility with explosives is a requirement. However, compatibility with all explosives in all environments has not been established and Design Authorities should seek advice on particular applications from the Director, Royal Armament Research and Development Establishment, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1AY.

Attention is drawn to Defence Standard 13-102/1 Testing of materials which are required to be compatible with explosives. NOTE: Rods for other applications are covered by BS 6128 Part 2.