FIRELINE 13/60 HMX LS Exposed
Document type: Tech Info
Categories: Oil Field Explosives

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
FIRELINE®
13/60 HMX LS EXPOSED
 SDS High Temp
 Properties #1121 Jacket
Explosive Core Load 12.8 g/m (60gr/ft) nominal LS
 Textile
 11.1 g/m (52gr/ft) minimum HMX
Detonation Velocity 6,800 m/s (22,310 ft/s) nominal
 6,400 m/s (20,997 ft/s) minimum
Shrinkage 1% maximum @ 163°C (325°F) in 24 hrs
 Product Description
Jacket Thickness 0.254 ± 0.051 mm (0.010” ± 0.002”) FIRELINE 13/60 HMX LS EXPOSED is a ﬂexible High Temperature/High Pressure
Dimensions 4.62 ± 0.20 mm (0.182” ± 0.008”) (HT/HP) cord speciﬁcally developed for encapsulated perforating systems, back-
Lap Joint Sensitive Yes oﬀ or other “down hole” exposed service systems. It is our best detonating cord for
 use in caustic environments. The detonating cord utilizes the highest purity HMX
Product Code A577010
 explosive commercially available, “shrinkage resistant” construction and a special
Cord Components HMX explosive core (white) high temperature jacket. This jacket allows the cord to be exposed to well bore ﬂuids
 Shrink resistant wrap (yellow/gold) at temperature and pressure. Teﬂon® jacket (clear)
 Temperature Range
 The temperatures listed are maximum values. DO NOT EXCEED.

to be exposed to well bore ﬂuids
 Shrink resistant wrap (yellow/gold) at temperature and pressure. Teﬂon® jacket (clear)
 Temperature Range
 The temperatures listed are maximum values. DO NOT EXCEED. • Temperature/pressure rating is 185°C (365°F) at 17,500 psi (1,206
 bars) for 1 hour
• Temperature resistance graph is based upon the manufacture’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

Hazardous Shipping Description
Cord, Detonating, 1.1D, UN 0065 II EX 1992020035
Alternative packaging: FIREPAK® 1.4D air cargo shipping containers
Product CodeA577015
Cord, Detonating 1.4D UN 0289 EX 2007060067

Product Disclaimer: Please see reverse side.

D detonating cord with a X-Ray services are also available for high proﬁle applications requiring an extra level
 blow from a sharp or blunt object, such as an axe, pipe wrench, or rock. of assurance. • NEVER saw FIRELINE 13/60 HMX LS EXPOSED detonating cord; it may explode
and kill or injure. Product Code A577011 (1.1D)
• NEVER cut detonating cord with devices that produce metal-to-metal contact, such
as scissors, wire cutters, crimpers or similar instruments.

NOTE: This product can be used at the temperatures and pressures detailed on page 1395
1 and is well suited for use in exposed systems. FIRELINE 13/60 HMX LS EXPOSED
has a similar ﬂexibility of nylon jacketed FIRELINE required by some “High Shot
Density” systems.

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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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
FIRELINE®
13/60 HMX LS EXPOSED
Oil Field Detonating Cord
 Packaging
Transportation, Storage and Handling
 Explosive Length/
• For maximum shelf-life, detonating cord must be stored in cool, dry, well-ventilated Gross Weight Net Weight Spools/
 Package Weight Spool*
 magazines. Explosives inventory should be rotated. Use older inventory ﬁrst. Case
 Recommended shelf life, under proper storage conditions, is ﬁve (5) years from kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs m ft
 date of manufacture. Fiberboard box 5.7 12.5 5.0 10.1 2.6 5.7 1 152 500
• FIRELINE detonating cords must be transported, stored, handled and used in
 Airpack Box 18.7 41.2 5.0 10.1 2.6 5.7 1 152 500
 conformity with all federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations. • Weights represent nominal values. Application Recommendations • All Weights are approximate. * +2%; 152m spools may contain as many as 3 pieces, totally 152 m, with a
• This product is recommended for exposure to well bore ﬂuids minimum splice/piece length of 8 m (25 ft). • ALWAYS cut FIRELINE 13/60 HMX LS EXPOSED detonating cord with a sharp
knife. • NEVER attempt to cut FIRELINE 13/60 HMX LS EXPOSED detonating cord with a X-Ray services are also available for high proﬁle applications requiring an extra level
 blow from a sharp or blunt object, such as an axe, pipe wrench, or rock. of assurance.