Focus Article - Explosive Characterization Testing
DOT/UN Energetics and Explosives
Highly Energetic Material Testing
With decades of experience, DEKRA is a trusted advisor for solutions that enable safe handling of highly energetic materials. We provide a range of solutions focused on preventing, investigating, documenting, and characterizing high hazards.
We work with leading standards development and industry organizations, such as ASTM, ASHRAE, and NFPA, to ensure regulatory compliance and the safety of our customers’ operations. Additionally, we perform classification tests for documentation that meet UN/DOT, IATA, and military specifications. Our large-scale test facility is a DOT-approved explosives examination and testing laboratory, CA2010040008.
Our solutions are tailored to meet the specialized needs of customers who manufacture and transport hazardous materials, including the specialty chemical, pharmaceutical, semi-conductor, and automotive industries. We also provide support to legal professionals and trade associations engaged with these industries.
Whether it is supporting an incident investigation, developing risk management strategies, or conducting gas and dust explosion research, we customize each solution to meet your needs.

Our solutions:
- Protect people, properties, and the environment
- Decrease risk
- Ensure regulatory compliance
- Provide business continuity
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We work collaboratively with our customers to identify cost-effective, safe solutions. DEKRA will guide you through each step as we assess your needs, develop an action plan, and implement your solution.
Our experts can help you characterize and understand the potential energy release for your material or article. Energetic testing services include UN/DOT testing, Class 1 testing, thermal stability testing, and fire extinguishing agent testing and validation.
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