FIRELINE 17/80 RDX
Document type: Tech Info
Categories: Oil Field Explosives

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
FIRELINE® 17/80 RDX
Oil Field Detonating Cord

SDS
 Properties #1121

Explosive Core Load 17 g/m (80 gr/ft) nominal
 15.3 g/m (72 gr/ft) minimum
 Detonation Velocity 7000 m/s (24,600 ft/s) nominal
 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
 6800 m/s (22,960 ft/s) minimum FIRELINE 17/80 RDX is economical and used primarily in wireline conveyed
 Shrinkage 6% maximum @ 163°C (325°F) in 24 hrs perforator carriers where RDX range function capability (as detailed in the
 Jacket Thickness 0.20 mm (0.008 in) nominal graph below) is required. When this product is exposed to temperature (>
 190°F) for time (> 1 hour), “coreload pull-back/braid shrinkage” can occur
 Dimensions 5.33 mm (0.210 in) nominal
 (i.e., the inner braid may shrink and pull the explosive coreload back inside

+0.20 mm (0.008 in) the jacket, affecting explosive component interfaces).
 Lap Joint Sensitive Yes
 Product Code A580010 Temperature Range
 Cord Components RDX explosive core (dyed pink) The temperatures listed are maximum values. DO NOT EXCEED.

Fabric braid (white)
 Nylon jacket (black)

• Temperature resistance is based upon the manufacturer’s laboratory
 tests in air, at ambient pressure only.
 • Shrinkage is defined as the overall decrease in length.
 • Velocity was tested unconfined, at ambient pressure, and after
 “cool down.”

Hazardous Shipping Description
Cord, Detonating, 1.1D, UN 0065 EX 1992020035
Alternative packaging: FIREPAK® 1.4D air cargo shipping containers
Product Code A580017
Cord,Detonating, 1.4D UN 0289 EX 2007060067

Product Disclaimer: Please see reverse side.

t FIRELINE 17/80 RDX detonating cord with a blow from a
 sharp or blunt object, such as an axe, pipe wrench, or rock. • NEVER saw FIRELINE 17/80 RDX detonating cord; it may explode and kill or injure. X-Ray services are also available for high profile applications requiring an extra level
•N EVER cut detonating cord with devices that produce metal-to-metal contact, such of assurance. Product Code: A580011. as scissors, wire cutters, crimpers or similar instruments. • NEVER use this product in open well bore conditions.

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Case Dimensions
 Fiberboard: 26 x 26 x 14 cm / 10.25 x 10.25 x 5.5 in
 Airpack: 74.3 x 44.1 x 68.27 cm / 29.25 x 17.375 x 26.875 in

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
 FIRELINE® 17/80 RDX
 Oil Field Detonating Cord
 Packaging
Transportation, Storage and Handling
 Gross Net Explosive Length/
• For maximum shelf-life, detonating cord must be stored in cool, dry, well-ventilated Spools/
 Package Weight Weight Weight Spool*
 magazines. Explosives inventory should be rotated. Use older inventory first. Case
 Recommended shelf life, under proper storage conditions, is ten (10) years from kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs m ft
 date of manufacture. Fiberboard box
• FIRELINE 17/80 RDX detonating cords must be transported, stored, handled and 5.1 11.2 4.9 10.7 2.6 5.7 1 152 500
 used in conformity with all federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations. Airpack Box
 18.2 39.8 4.9 10.7 2.6 5.7 1 152 500
Application Recommendations
•T his product is not recommended for exposure to well bore fluids or in TCP • Weights represent nominal values. (tubing conveyed perforating) systems. * All weights are approximate
• ALWAYS cut FIRELINE 17/80 RDX detonating cord with a sharp knife. ** +2%; 152m spools may contain as many as 3 pieces, totally 152 m, with a
 minimum splice/piece length of 8 m (25 ft). •N EVER attempt to cut FIRELINE 17/80 RDX detonating cord with a blow from a
 sharp or blunt object, such as an axe, pipe wrench, or rock. • NEVER saw FIRELINE 17/80 RDX detonating cord; it may explode and kill or injure.

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 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.