PRIMACORD®
Document type: Tech Info
Categories: Coal, Construction, Detonating Cord, Metal, Stone, Underground

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
PRIMACORD® PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
 PRIMACORD detonating cords are flexible linear explosives
Detonating Cord with a core of PETN explosive encased in a textile outer jacket. PRIMACORD detonating
 cords are designed for use as trunklines and/or downlines in various mining, quarrying
 and construction applications. SDS
 Properties #1126 APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
 • ALWAYS cut detonating cord with a sharp, non-sparking knife. See Page 2 for PRIMACORD Detonating Cord properties
 • NEVER attempt to cut detonating cords by abrasion or with a blow from a sharp or
 blunt object. • ALWAYS use square knots to extend/join detonating cords that will propagate self-
 to-self. When connecting downlines to trunklines, always use a clove hitch knot and
 Hazardous Shipping Description keep incoming and outgoing cords at right angles to avoid possibility of cut-offs. • Cord, Detonating, 1.1D, UN 0065, II EX 1992020035 • NEVER join PRIMACORD 1, 2 and 3 together with knots because it will not propagate
 self-to-self. • ALWAYS use a detonating cord product, such as PRIMACORD 4Y or 4R or detonating
 cord with a greater explosive coreload as a trunkline to initiate PRIMACORD 1, 2 or 3. • ALWAYS use a double wrap clove hitch knot to connect PRIMACORD 1, 2 and 3
 detonating cord to the trunkline cord. • NEVER allow trunklines and/or downlines to cross.

initiate PRIMACORD 1, 2 or 3. • ALWAYS use a double wrap clove hitch knot to connect PRIMACORD 1, 2 and 3
 detonating cord to the trunkline cord. • NEVER allow trunklines and/or downlines to cross. • Minimum recommended initiating detonator is a No. 8 strength. • Minimum recommended cord initiator is a 3.6 g/m (18 gr/ft) detonating cord, such as
 PRIMACORD 4Y or 4R, or another detonating cord with an equal or greater explosive
 coreload.

TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND HANDLING
 • PRIMACORD must be transported, stored, handled and used in conformity with all
 federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
 • For maximum shelf life (5 years), PRIMACORD must be stored in a cool, dry, well
 ventilated magazine. Explosive inventory should be rotated. Avoid using new
 materials before the old. For recommended good practices in transporting, storing,
 handling and using this product, see the booklet “Prevention of Accidents in the Use
 of Explosive Materials” packed inside each case and the Safety Library publications
 of the Institute of Makers of Explosives.
 •  0589

Product Disclaimer: Please see reverse side.

PRIMACORD 10
 A356030 10.8 50 4.70 0.19 90 200 Yellow / White 12 27 2 305 1000 3.40 7.15 6,700
 SEISMIC
 * All weights and dimensions are approximate
 Notes: 1. Higher coreload detonating cords are available.
 2. Alternative packaging is available for some products. Please contact your Dyno Nobel representative for details.

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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.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
 PRIMACORD®
 Detonating Cord

Properties Cont.
 Packaging
 Net
 PETN Velocity of
 Outside Tensile Weight / Length / Explosives
 Part Coreload Spools Detonation
 Product Diameter* Strength* Color / Counter Case* Spool* Content*
 Number nominal* / case minimum
 (NEC) / 1000 ft
 g/m gr/ft mm in kg lbs kg lbs m ft kg lbs m / sec

A309033 PRIMACORD 1 1.5 7.5 3.18 0.13 68 150 Yellow / 5 Black 9 20 2 610 2000 0.51 1.07 6,300

A301042 PRIMACORD 2.5 2.4 12.5 2.8 0.11 27 60 Red / 4 Black 12 25 2 610 2000 0.81 1.79 6,300

A308033 PRIMACORD 3 3.2 15 3.66 0.14 113 250 Red / 5 Black 13 29 2 610 2000 1.02 2.14 6,700

A310030 PRIMACORD 4Y 3.6 18 3.61 0.14 68 150 Yellow / 2 Black 6 14 2 305 1000 1.22 2.57 6,700

A310033 PRIMACORD 4Y 3.6 18 3.61 0.14 68 150 Yellow/Black 6 14 2 610 2000 1.22 2.57 6,700

A712033 PRIMACORD 4R* 3.6 18 3.61 0.14 68 150 Red 4 8 2 610 2000 1.22 2.57 6,700

A320035 PRIMACORD 5 5.3 25 3.99 0.16 68 150 Red / 1 Black 11 25 2 458 1500 1.70 3.57 6,700

A355030 PRIMACORD 8 8.5 40 4.47 0.18 90 200 Red / 2 Black 11 24 2 305 1000 2.72 5.72 6,700

A349030 PRIMACORD 10 10.8 50 4.70 0.19 90 200 Yellow / 2 Black 12 27 2 305 1000 3.40 7.15 6,700