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After analysing literature data some topics related to the properties and testing methods of detonating cords (DCs) are presented. The main attention is paid to the 2,2-bis[(nitrooxy)methyl]propane-1,3-diyl dinitrate (penthrite, PETN)-based DCs. In a case study of methane PETN DC, it is shown that the problem of DCs being able to fulfil safety precautions as permitted explosives is very complex, i...