VIBROGEL®
Document type: Tech Info
Categories: Packaged Explosives, Seismic

c detonator for optimum results. • NEVER unshunt electric detonators prior to use except to test with blasting
• Recommended temperature range is -40ºC to 65ºC (-40ºF to 150ºF). VIBROGEL galvanometer. • ALWAYS ask if you don’t know before proceeding. is unaffected by extremely low temperatures but detonators produce less energy
 below -40ºC (-40ºF). • VIBROGEL is not recommended for extended wet hole use / sleep time. Please
 contact your Dyno Nobel Representative for additional details. Hazardous Shipping Description
 Explosive, Blasting, Type A 1.1D UN 0081 II

S-02-08-18-15

See Product Disclaimer on page 2

USE CAUTION WHEN SLEEP TIME IS ANTICIPATED IMPORTANT! A loaded hole that is not shot immediately after the detonator tests Ignoring these warnings may result in injury or death! positive with a ShotPoint Tracker™ or other testing device could fail • ALWAYS exercise extreme caution when approaching a shothole
 for reasons beyond the control of the drill crew and product manu- that has not vented. Venting gases after detonation are common. facturer. Reasons for failure could include but are not limited to BLOWOUTS CAN INJURE OR KILL. • NEVER attempt to alter the product by cutting, sawing or disassembly of the
 geologic shifting, lightning, vandalism, farmer or animal interference. package. • NEVER drop load explosive into a borehole. Application Recommendations • NEVER attempt to dislodge explosives by pushing with a drill stem. • NEVER use Dyno Nobel seismic explosive products and/or components with • ALWAYS shunt electric detonators and/or the blast circuit after testing and
 explosive products and/or components made by other manufacturers. keep shunted until connected to blasting machine. • ALWAYS use the Dyno Nobel high strength seismic detonator for optimum results. • NEVER unshunt electric detonators prior to use except to test with blasting
• Recommended temperature range is -40ºC to 65ºC (-40ºF to 150ºF). VIBROGEL galvanometer.

VIBROGEL® Technical
 Information
Seismic Extra Gelatin
Nitroglycerin Dynamite Properties SDS
 #1019

Energya (cal/g) 1,250
 Gas Volumea (moles/kg) 26
 Velocityb (m/sec) 6,100
 (ft/sec) 20,000
 Detonation Pressureb (Kbars) 133
 Density (g/cc) 1.43
Product Description
VIBROGEL is a high density, high velocity, high energy gelatin dynamite available in Water Resistance Limited
either a plastic or paper tube shell that has been in use in the geophysical industry 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
for more than 80 years. VIBROGEL produces a sharp pulse of seismic energy and codes may give different values.
detonates completely at high velocity. b
 Unconfined 57 mm diameter x 2 kg charge.

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.

Dyno Nobel Inc.
2795 East Cottonwood Parkway, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 USA
Phone 800-732-7534 Fax 801-328-6452 Web www.dynonobel.com

Packaging
 Diameter Cartridge Weight Cartridge Cartridges Case Weight Case Dimensions Case Dimensions
 mm (in) kg (lb) Type per Case kg (lbs) Centimeters Inches
 27 mm (1.00 in) 0.125 kg (0.25 lb) Tube Shell 160 20 kg (44 lbs) 43 x 35 x 22 17⅛ x 13⅝ x 7¼
 50 mm (2.00 in) 0.25 kg (0.50 lb) Tube Shell 80 20 kg (44 lbs) 39 x 32 x 22 15¼ x 12½ x 8¾
 50 mm (2.00 in) 0.50 kg (1.10 lb) Tube Shell 40 20 kg (44 lbs) 40 x 32 x 20 15¼ x 12½ x 7⅞
 50 mm (2.00 in) 1.0 kg (2.20 lb) Tube Shell 20 20 kg (44 lbs) 39 x 32 x 22 15¼ x 12½ x 8¾
 50 mm (2.00 in) 1.5 kg (3.30 lb) Tube Shell 12 18 kg (40 lbs) 58 x 39 x 12 23 x 15 x 4¾
 50 mm (2.00 in) 2.0 kg (4.40 lb) Tube Shell 10 20 kg (44 lbs) 43 x 35 x 18 17⅛ x 13⅝ x 7¼
 60 mm (2.36 in) 1.0 kg (2.20 lb) Plastic Shell 20 20 kg (44 lbs) 43 x 35 x 18 17⅛ x 12⅝ x 7¼
 60 mm (2.36 in) 2.0 kg (4.40 lb) Plastic Shell 10 20 kg (44 lbs) 72 x 30 x 12 28¼ x 11⅞ x 4¾

VIBROGEL® Technical
 Information
Application Recommendations (continued) Transportation, Storage and Handling
• For optimum results, the seismic detonator should always be placed in the capwell • The user of this product (or any other explosive product) should not leave or abandon
 and interlocked between charges or between the charge and the anchoring device. undetonated charges in the ground. The leaving or abandoning of undetonated
 Two detonators are recommended for insurance and reliability where extreme charges constitutes misuse of the product for which Dyno Nobel and its distributors
 environmental conditions are encountered. are not responsible. • When using paper tube shells or whenever the plastic shells are used as single • VIBROGEL must be transported, stored, handled and used in conformity with all
 applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations. unit charges and without an anchoring device or protective loading device, it is
 • For maximum shelf-life, VIBROGEL must be stored in cool, dry and well-ventilated
 recommended that the charge be side primed at a point about half the cartridge
 magazines. If stored properly, VIBROGEL has a shelf life of 12 months from date
 length. To side prime, use an approved powder punch and punch on a downward
 of manufacture.

about half the cartridge
 magazines. If stored properly, VIBROGEL has a shelf life of 12 months from date
 length. To side prime, use an approved powder punch and punch on a downward
 of manufacture. Dynamite that is stored under warm wet and/or humid conditions
 angle (not across cartridge). Care should be taken to insert the seismic detonator can deteriorate quickly, minimizing shelf-life. Dynamite inventory should always
 so that the base of the detonator comes to rest nearest the center of the charge be rotated by using the oldest materials first. For recommended good practices in
 diameter (not against the shell wall) and so that only the detonator leg wires are transporting, storing, handling and using this product, see the booklet “Prevention
 exposed. Always double half-hitch the leg wires to secure the detonator to the of Accidents in the Use of Explosive Materials” packed inside each case and the
 charge. Safety Library publications of the Institute of Makers of Explosives.