FIRELINE 17/80 PETN PLASTIC
Document type: Tech Info
Categories: Oil Field Explosives

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
FIRELINE®17/80 PETN PLASTIC
Oil Field Detonating Cord
 SDS
 Properties #1121

 Explosive Core Load 17 g/m (80 gr/ft) nominal Poly
 15.3 g/m (72 gr/ft) minimum Jacket
 Poly
 Detonation Velocity 6800 m/s (22,304 ft/s) nominal
 Braid
 6400 m/s (20,922 ft/s) minimum
 PETN
 Shrinkage Not Tested
 Jacket Thickness 0.20 mm (0.008 in) minimum
 Dimensions 5.33 mm (0.210 in) nominal
 Product Description

 + 0.25 mm (0.010 in)
 FIRELINE 17/80 PETN PLASTIC is an economical alternative used primarily in
 Lap Joint Sensitive Yes PETN or RDX based “carrier-type” wireline systems which are intended for mild
 Product Code A379052 downhole conditions for short time periods (see graph below).
 Cord Components PETN explosive core (white)
 Temperature Range
 Ploy-textile braid (white) The temperatures listed are maximum values. DO NOT EXCEED.
 Polyethylene jacket (white)

 250
 • Temperature resistance is based upon the manufacturer’s laboratory
 tests in air, at ambient pressure only. 107
 200 (225)
 • Shrinkage is defined as the overall decrease in length.
 79
 •V elocity was tested unconfined, at ambient pressure, and after “cool
 150 (175)
 down.” Not Tested
 100

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

 Product Disclaimer: Please see reverse side.

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.

Application Recommendations +2%; 152m spools may contain as many as 3 pieces, totally 152 m, with a
• This product is not recommended for exposure to well bore fluids. minimum splice/piece length of 8 m (25 ft).
• ALWAYS cut FIRELINE 17/80 PETN PLASTIC detonating cord with a sharp knife.
•N EVER attempt to cut FIRELINE 17/80 PETN PLASTIC detonating cord with a blow
 from a sharp or blunt object, such as an axe, pipe wrench, or rock.
• NEVER saw FIRELINE 17/80 PETN PLASTIC detonating cord; it may explode and
kill or injure.
•N EVER 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

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
FIRELINE®17/80 PETN PLASTIC
Oil Field Detonating Cord
Transportation, Storage and Handling Gross Explosive Length/
• For maximum shelf-life, detonating cord must be stored in cool, dry, well-ventilated Net Weight Spools/
 Package Weight Weight Spool*
 magazines. Explosives inventory should be rotated. Use older inventory first. Case
 kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs m ft
 Recommended shelf life, under proper storage conditions, is ten (10) years from
 date of manufacture. Fiberboard
 10.9 24 10.4 23 6.5 14.3 2 152 500
• FIRELINE 17/80 PETN PLASTIC detonating cords must be transported, stored, box
handled and used in conformity with all federal, state, provincial and local laws and
 • Weights represent nominal values.
regulations. • All weights are approximate