Z POWDER
Document type: Tech Info
Categories: Coal, Packaged Explosives

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Z POWDER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
 Z POWDER is an extra gelatin permissible dynamite
Permissible Extra Gelatin Nitroglycerin Dynamite formulated to meet the requirements of the Mine Safety and Health
 Administration for use in underground coal mines. It does not readily absorb
 moisture from the air and remains soft after extended proper storage. SDS
 Properties #1019
 Z POWDER is designed specifically to meet the most difficult blasting
 conditions found in underground coal mines, such as shaft, slope and general
 mine development work where hard rock and/or extreme water conditions are
 Density (g/cc) Avg 1.34
 common. Energya cal/g (cal/cc) 965 (1,351)
 Relative Weight Strengthb 1.10 APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
 Relative Bulk Strength b
 1.88 • This product is permissible only if used in accordance with applicable regulations,
 Velocity m/sec (ft/sec)
 c
 5,000 (16,400) 30 CFR part 75. These regulations are very detailed and all users should become
 fully familiar with their content. Detonation Pressurec (Kbars) 86
 • Minimum detonator for permissible application is a bronze shell No. 8 strength.

ons are very detailed and all users should become
 fully familiar with their content. Detonation Pressurec (Kbars) 86
 • Minimum detonator for permissible application is a bronze shell No. 8 strength. Gas Volume (moles/kg)
 a
 33
 Water Resistance Excellent • Dynamites are susceptible to sympathetic detonation when applied in very
 wet conditions where boreholes are closely spaced and/or where geological
 Fume Class MSHA Permissible
 conditions promote this effect. Consult your Dyno Nobel representative for
 recommendations where these conditions exist. a
 All Dyno Nobel Inc. energy and gas volume values are calculated using PRODET the
 computer code developed by Dyno Nobel Inc. for its exclusive use. Other computer codes
 may give different values. b
 ANFO = 1.00 @ 0.82 g/cc
 c
 Unconfined @ 32 mm (1 1/4 in) diameter

Hazardous Shipping Description
 Explosive, Blasting, Type A, 1.1D, UN 0081 II

Product Disclaimer: Please see reverse side.

Product Disclaimer: Dyno Nobel Inc. and its subsidiaries disclaim any warranties with respect to this product, the safety or suitability thereof, or the results to be obtained, whether express or implied, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR OTHER WARRANTY. Buyers and users assume all risk, responsibility and liability whatsoever from any and
all injuries (including death), losses, or damages to persons or property arising from the use of this product. Under no circumstances shall Dyno Nobel Inc. or any of its subsidiaries be liable for special, consequential or
incidental damages or for anticipated loss of profits.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Z POWDER TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND
 HANDLING
Permissible Extra Gelatin Nitroglycerin Dynamite • Z POWDER must be transported, stored, handled and used in conformity with
 all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
 • For maximum shelf-life, dynamite must be stored in cool, dry and well-ventilated
 Packaging magazines. Dynamite inventory should always be rotated by using the oldest
 materials first. For recommended good practices in transporting, storing,
 Diameter x Length Net Explosive Weight* handling and using this product, see the booklet “Prevention of Accidents in
 Qty / Case
 mm in kg lbs the Use of Explosive Materials” packed inside each case and the Safety Library
 32 x 200 1 1/4 x 8 88 19.2 42.2 Publications of the Institute of Makers of Explosives.
 32 x 400 1 1/4 x 16 44 19.2 42.2
 38 x 400 1 1/2 x 16 30 18.9 41.7
 51 x 200 2x8 34 19.3 42.5
 51 x 400 2 x 16 18 19.8 43.7

*Add two pounds for Gross Case Weight
 • Z POWDER is available in a wide variety of sizes. Custom sizes are subject to sur-charge
 and may require longer than usual lead times.
 • Note: all weights are approximate.
 • Check with your Dyno Nobel representative should you have any questions.

Case Dimensions
 45 x 34 x 17 cm 173/4 x 133/8 x 63/8 in

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