scope:

This specification establishes the requirements for an explosive designated as Composition CH-6.

Explosive Composition CH-6 shall have the following classes:

Class 1 - Composition CH-6 which is subjected to calibration testing with a lower sensitivity level of 3.5 decibang (DBg) and an upper sensitivity level of 6.0 DBg. Class 2 - Composition CH-6 which has the same fixed lower sensitivity level (3.5 DBg) as the Class 1 material when subjected to calibration testing but a different value for the upper sensitivity. This value shall be specified at the time of procurement.

intended Use:

The CH-6 Explosive is to be used in explosive loads and boosters for various Navy fuzes.