scope:

AIM

The aim of this agreement is to standardize the means of assessment, including test procedures, by which the chemical compatibilities of explosives, pyrotechnics, primary explosives and propellants (referred to throughout this document as explosives) with other substances or other explosives used in armament manufacture are judged. The test procedures and criteria have been studied and agreed in order to facilitate cross-procurement and to provide a means whereby countries can be assured that ammunition and other explosives stores received from abroad have been designed and manufactured with proper regard to the need for chemical compatibility between explosives, or explosive and non-explosive components.

This agreement is intended for use by the NATO Participating Nations.