Division 3.4 Propellants and rocket propellants shall also comply with the following requirements:

these materials must not detonate when used for their intended purpose;

propellants where necessary (e.g. those based on nitrocellulose) must be stabilised against decomposition;

solid rocket propellants, when in compressed or cast form, must not contain any unintentional fissures or gas bubbles which dangerously affect their functioning.