49 CFR 173.54
Forbidden explosives.
Unless otherwise provided in this subchapter, the following explosives shall not be offered for transportation or transported:#
(a)An explosive that has not been approved in accordance with § 173.56 of this subpart.#
(b)An explosive mixture or device containing a chlorate and also containing:#
(1)An ammonium salt, including a substituted ammonium or quaternary ammonium salt; or#
(2)An acidic substance, including a salt of a weak base and a strong acid.#
(c)A leaking or damaged package or article containing an explosive.#
(d)Propellants that are unstable, condemned or deteriorated.#
(e)Nitroglycerin, diethylene glycol dinitrate, or any other liquid explosives not specifically authorized by this subchapter.#
(f)A loaded firearm (except as provided in 49 CFR 1544.219).#
(g)Fireworks that combine an explosive and a detonator.#
(h)Fireworks containing yellow or white phosphorus.#
(i)A toy torpedo, the maximum outside dimension of which exceeds 23 mm (0.906 inch), or a toy torpedo containing a mixture of potassium chlorate, black antimony (antimony sulfide), and sulfur, if the weight of the explosive material in the device exceeds 0.26 g (0.01 ounce).#
(j)Explosives specifically forbidden in the § 172.101 table of this subchapter.#
(k)Explosives not meeting the acceptance criteria specified in § 173.57 of this subchapter.#
(l)An explosive article with its means of initiation or ignition installed, unless approved in accordance with § 173.56.#