A partially submerged water-soaked detonating cord will detonate if initiated from a dry end. Use detonating cord to prime and detonate other explosive charges. When its explosive core is detonated by a blasting cap or other explosive device, it will transmit the detonation wave to an unlimited number of explosive charges. Detonating cord can also be used as an explosive item by cutting the target using several wraps placed around the item. Although it does not lose its explosive properties by exposure to low temperatures, the covering becomes stiff and cracks when bent.
Great care is required in using detonating cord primers in arctic conditions.