FIRELINE 21/100 PETN PLASTIC
Document type: Tech Info
Categories: Oil Field Explosives

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 Technical
 Information
21/100 PETN PLASTIC
Oil Field Detonating Cord
 Properties SDS
 #1121

 Explosive Core Load 21 g/m (100 gr/ft) nominal
 Poly 17 g/m (80 gr/ft) minimum
 Jacket Detonation Velocity 6800 m/s (22,304 ft/s) nominal
 Poly
 6400 m/s (20,992 ft/s) minimum
 Braid
 Shrinkage Not Tested
 PETN
 Jacket Thickness 0.20 mm (0.008 in) minimum
 Dimensions 5.97 mm (0.235 in) nominal
Product Description + 0.025 mm (0.010 in)
FIRELINE 21/100 PETN PLASTIC is designed for use in “backoff” applications in Lap Joint Sensitive Yes
relatively mild down hole conditions for a short time period (see graph below).
 Product Code A379052
Temperature Range Cord Components PETN explosive core (white)
The temperatures listed are maximum values. DO NOT EXCEED. Poly-textile braid (white)
 Polyethylene jacket (white)

 121 (250)
 250
 • Temperature resistance is based upon the manufacturer’s laboratory
 107 tests in air, at ambient pressure only.
 Temperature in Degrees C (F)

 93 (200)
 200 (225) • Shrinkage
 79 • Velocity
 66 (150)
 150 (175) “cool down.”
 Not Tested
 38 (100)
 100

 10 (50) Hazardous Shipping Description
 50
 Cord, Detonating, 1.1D UN 0065 II EX 1992020035
 (0)
 0
 1 Hr 24 Hr 48 Hr 100 Hr 200 Hr 300 Hr 400 Hr

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See Product Disclaimer on page 2.

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Technical
 Information
21/100 PETN PLASTIC
Transportation, Storage and Handling Packaging
• For maximum shelf-life, detonating cord must be stored in cool, dry, well-ventilated Gross Explosive Length/
 Net Weight* Spools/
 Package Weight* Weight* Spool**
 Recommended shelf life, under proper storage conditions, is five (5) years from Case
 date of manufacture. kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs m ft
• FIRELINE detonating cords must be transported, stored, handled and used in Fiberboard
 10.9 24 10.4 23 6.5 14.3 2 152 500
 conformity with all federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations. box
 • 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 minimum splice/piece
• ALWAYS cut FIRELINE 21/100 PETN PLASTIC detonating cord with a sharp length of 8 m (25 ft).
 knife.
• NEVER attempt to cut FIRELINE 21/100 PETN PLASTIC detonating cord with a
 blow from a sharp or blunt object, such as an axe, pipe wrench, or rock.
• NEVER saw FIRELINE 21/100 PETN PLASTIC 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
 28 x 28 x 40 cm 11 x 11 x 15 ¾ in

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

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