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Control of Poisons and Explosives Precursors Regulations 2023

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The Control of Explosives Precursors and Poisons Regulations 2023 is a statutory instrument of the United Kingdom. It restricts the sale of a number of chemicals that are either poisons or explosives precursors without a valid Explosives Precursors and Poisons Licence.[1][2]

Additionally it also regulates the possession of poisons and explosive precursors.[3]. Since 3 March 2016 the possession and use of such chemicals has been regulated.[4]

It references the Poisons Act 1972 and the Control of Poisons and Explosives Precursors Regulations 2015.[1]

Currently in the UK the following substances are regulated as explosives precursors.[5]

Ammonium nitrate

Hexamine

Hydrochloric acid

Hydrogen peroxide

Nitromethane

Nitric acid

Phosphoric acid

Potassium chlorate

Potassium perchlorate

Sodium chlorate

Sodium perchlorate

Sulfuric acid

The following substances are reportable explosives precursors

Acetone

Aluminium powder

Calcium nitrate

Calcium ammonium nitrate

Magnesium nitrate hexahydrate

Magnesium powder

Potassium nitrate

Sodium nitrate

Sulfur

References

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  1. ^ a b "The Control of Explosives Precursors and Poisons Regulations 2023". www.legislation.gov.uk. 2023. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  2. ^ "Frequently asked questions: The Poison Act 1972 and the Control of Poisons and Explosives Precursors Regulations 2023 (accessible)". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  3. ^ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/licensing-for-home-users-of-explosives-precursors/licensing-for-home-users-of-poisons-and-explosive-precursors
  4. ^ https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/controls-on-owning-hazardous-chemicals-come-into-force/9533.article#:~:text=It%20is%20now%20illegal%20in%20the%20UK%20to,or%20use%20of%20certain%20poisons%20and%20explosive%20precursors.
  5. ^ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supplying-explosives-precursors/list-of-chemicals#reportable-explosives-precursors