From the Improvised Munitions Handbook
        Department of the Army
        TM 31-120


Article#2:          Pastic Explosive Filler


  A plastic explosive filler can be made from potassium chlorate and petroleum jelly. This explosive can be detonated with commercial #8 or any military blasting cap.

Material Required                       How Used
-----------------                       --------

Potassium chlorate                      Medicine
                                        Manufacture of matches

Petroleum Jelly                         Medicine
                                        Lubricant

Stirring utensil

Widebowl


Procedure
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1. Spread potassium chlorate crystals thinly on a hard surface and pulverize    them with a hard object. Crush into a fine powder until it looks like wheat    flour.

2. Place 9 parts powdered potassium chlorate and 1 part petroleum jelly in a    wide bowl or similar container. Mix ingredients with hands(knead) until a    uniform paste is obtained.

3. Store explosive in a waterproof container until ready for use.


  This simple procedure for plastic explosive works. A slight difficulty lies in initiating the  explosion. This explosive requires significant activation energy. Look for further articles on the preparation of detonators.
  The  creation of pyrotechnics is a dangerous affair. Always be careful when using them. I am not responsible with what you do with this information.

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