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

• 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.

Hazardous Shipping Description
 Cord, Detonating, 1.1D, UN 0065 EX 2007120149
 Product Code: A584010

Alternative Packaging: FIREPAK® 1.4 D air cargo shipping containers

Product Code: A584015
 Cord, Detonating, 1.4D UN 0289 EX 2007060067

Product Disclaimer: Please see reverse side.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
FIRELINE® 13/60 HNS LS
Oil Field Detonating Cord

SDS
 Properties #1121

Explosive Core Load 13 g/m (60 gr/ft) nominal
 11.5 g/m (54 gr/ft) minimum
 Detonation Velocity 6400 m/s (21,000 ft/s) nominal
 6200 m/s (20,340 ft/s) minimum
 Shrinkage 1% maximum @ 246°C (475°F) in 24 hrs
 Jacket Thickness 0.254 mm (0.010 in) minimum
 Dimensions 4.62 mm (0.182 in) nominal
 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
 FIRELINE 13/60 HNS LS is a flexible Ultra High Temerature detonating

+0.20 mm (0.008 in) cord specifically developed for perforating systems that exceed the limits
 Lap Joint Sensitive No of FIRELINE 13/60 HMX LS. FIRELINE 13/60 HNS LS is Dyno Nobel’s best
 Product Code A584010 detonating cord for use in ultra high temperature environments and is made
 from the highest purity HNS explosive feedstock commercially available with
 “shrinkage resistant” construction and a special extruded high temperature
 Cord Components HNS explosive core (yellow) jacket. In addition, FIRELINE 13/60 HNS LS can be used in exposed service
 Shrink resistant braid (yellow/gold) systems under certain conditions. Contact your Dyno Nobel representative
 Two black stripes / Teflon® jacket (clear) for details.

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.

surance Product Code: A584011
• ALWAYS cut FIRELINE 13/60 HNS LS detonating cord with a razor blade. • ALWAYS utilize an “end-priming” initiatior for use on HNS cords. “Side-priming”
 not recommended. • NEVER attempt to cut FIRELINE 13/60 HNS LS detonating cord with a blow
 from a sharp or blunt object, such as an axe, pipe, wrench or rock. • NEVER saw FIRELINE 13/60 HNS LS detonating cord; it may explode and kill
 or injure. • NEVER cut detonating cord with devices that produce metal-to-metal contact,
 such as scissors, wire cutters, crimpers or similar instruments. 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® 13/60 HNS LS
Oil Field Detonating Cord
 Packaging
TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND HANDLING
• For maximum shelf-life, detonating cord must be stored in cool, dry, well- Explosive Length/
 Gross Weight Net Weight Spools/
 Package Weight Spool*
 ventilated magazines. Explosives inventory should be rotated. Use older Case
 inventory first. kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs m ft
• Recommended shelf life, under proper storage conditions, is five (5) years Fiberboard box 4.1 9.0 3.9 8.5 1.9 4.3 1 152 500
 from date of manufacture. Airpack Box 17.1 37.6 3.9 8.5 1.9 4.3 1 152 500
• FIRELINE 13/60 HNS LS detonating cords must be transported, stored,
 handled and used in confromity with all federal, state, provincial and local • Weights represent nominal values. laws and regulations. • All Weights are approximate. * +2%; 152m spools may contain as many as 4 pieces, totally 152 m, with a minimum
 splice/piece length of 8 m (25 ft). APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
• This product is recommended for exposure to well bore fluids. X-Ray services are available for high profiel applications requiring an extra
 level of assurance Product Code: A584011
• ALWAYS cut FIRELINE 13/60 HNS LS detonating cord with a razor blade. • ALWAYS utilize an “end-priming” initiatior for use on HNS cords. “Side-priming”
 not recommended.