As early as 1928, RWS set its first milestone with SINOXID®: the world’s first non-corrosive primer composition. The next breakthrough followed in the 1980s with SINTOX® – the first completely heavy metal-free primer composition, still unmatched in precision, safety and environmental compatibility. RWS continues to develop SINTOX® – for lead-free, low-emission ignition technology in safety-critical applications within the defence and automotive sectors.
The primary explosive is the core of every ignition element – it converts energy into a flame and ensures uniform ignition in under 1 millisecond. RWS produces and utilises a broad range of priming compositions, including lead styphnate, benzanate, CaStyp, diazole and picrazole – reliable, powerful and process-oriented.
RWS produces booster charges such as B/KNO₃ and TIPP, as well as self-igniting compositions that meet the highest demands in the field of traffic safety. Our formulations comply with the testing standards of BAM (Germany) and DOT (USA) – reliable, compliant and ready for use.
Automotive Supplier
„100% safety is one of the key promises a car brand can make to its customers. And it’s exactly that level of safety we expect from our partners. RWS plays a major role in delivering it.“
SINOXID® is a primer composition that has proven its value over decades and is renowned for its high reliability and consistent ignition performance. It is based on a classic formulation that has been successfully used in both military and civilian applications.
SINTOX® is the modern, heavy metal-free alternative. It leaves no environmentally harmful residues while still providing equally reliable ignition. As a result, Sintox is now widely used by police forces, government agencies and sport shooters.
