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Red fireworks display produced using WANO black powder for pyrotechnics
Blue and white fireworks display using WANO black powder for professional pyrotechnics

Black powder’s easy ignition makes it an ideal component for pyrotechnics. WANO has produced black powder since 1682 and has a long history of producing quality black powder that today is sold around the world. We have the critical ability to customize our black powder through the blending of various charcoals (Beech, Alder, Hazelnut or Maple) in house.

*We also have Military Powder Available. You will need to contact us from the Contact Us page to find out more information.

Close-up of WANO black powder granules used in mining and industrial pyrotechnics

Fireworks/Mining Grades

One pound can packaging is available by special order.
Contact our office or your favorite distributor.

Type Granulation Size
1 FA 4.190 – 8 mm
2 FA 1.680 – 4.760 mm
3 FA 1.190 – 2 mm
4 FA 0.840 – 1.680 mm
5 FA 0.297 – 0.840 mm
7 FA – Meal D 0.149 – 0.420 mm

MIL-DTL-223D  Powder (Formerly MIL-223C)

We do have Mil-Spec powder available. We offer from Class 1 through Propellant granulations sizes. All powder is approved for US DOD use. We can provide certification specs on all Mil-Spec powders. Contact us for more information. Un-glazed and special orders are available, just contact us for details.

Type Granulation Size
Class 1 2.39 – 4.75 mm
Class 2 1.70 – 3.35 mm
Class 3 1.18 – 2.36 mm
Class 4 0.60 – 1.18 mm
Class 5 0.425 – 1.18 mm
Class 6 0.30 – 0.85 mm
Class 7 0.15 – 0.425 mm
Class 8 0.053 – 0.15 mm
Propellant 0.83 – 0.42 mm
WANO MIL-DTL-223D mil-spec black powder granules approved for US DOD military applications