BLASTEX® TX
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Categories: Construction, Metal, Stone

mance. b
 ANFO = 1.00 @ 0.82 g/cc • ALWAYS use a 340 g (12 oz) or larger cast booster with BLASTEX TX at internal product
 c
 Unconfined @ 75 mm (3 in) diameter temperatures higher than -18º C (0º F). At internal product temperatures below -18º C (0º
 F) and higher than -34º C (-30º F) use a 454 g (16 oz) or larger cast booster. • NEVER use BLASTEX TX at internal product temperatures below -34º C (-30º F). At
 internal product temperatures below -34º C (-30º F), adequate product warm-up time
 must be allowed after loading into boreholes and before initiation. • Use with detonating cord is not recommended.

Hazardous Shipping Description
 • Explosive, Blasting, Type E, 1.5D, UN 0332 II

Product Disclaimer: Please see reverse side.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
BLASTEX® TX PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
 BLASTEX TX is a booster sensitive, water resistant, packaged
Small Diameter Booster Sensitive Emulsion emulsion explosive specifically formulated to provide increased resistance to hydrostatic
 and/or dynamic transitory shock pressures which can result when used in wet and/or
 water saturated geologies. High strength microsphere density control ensures consistent
 SDS explosive performance under increased hydrostatic pressures and in saturated ground
 Properties #1063
 conditions where the transmission of dynamic shock pressures from detonating blastholes
 would normally reduce the performance of standard cast booster sensitive explosives
 awaiting initiation in adjacent blastholes.

BLASTEX TX is a cost effective alternatives to most detonator sensitive, water resistant,
 Density (g/cc) Avg 1.26
 packaged emulsion explosives and is available in easy-to-load Valeron plastic chub
 Energy a
 (cal/g) 722 cartridges. (cal/cc) 910
 Relative Weight Strengtha
 0.82
 Relative Bulk Strengtha,b 1. 26
 Velocityc (m/s) 4,700
 (ft/s) 15,400
 Detonation Pressurec (Kbars) 71
 Gas Volumea (moles/kg) 42.8
 Fume Class IME1
 Shelf Life Maximum 1 year (from date of production)
 APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
 Maximum Water Depth 45 m (150 ft)
 • Package diameter and type affect product density. Use cartridge count to determine
 Water Resistance Excellent actual explosive charge weight. • Ensure continuous column loading. For column lengths in excess of 6 m (20 ft) or whenever
 a
 All Dyno Nobel Inc. energy and gas volume values are calculated using PRODET™ the column separation is suspected, multiple priming is recommended. computer code developed by Dyno Nobel Inc. for its exclusive use. Other computer
 codes may give different values. • ALWAYS use a cast booster as a primer for BLASTEX TX to ensure maximum performance. b
 ANFO = 1.00 @ 0.82 g/cc • ALWAYS use a 340 g (12 oz) or larger cast booster with BLASTEX TX at internal product
 c
 Unconfined @ 75 mm (3 in) diameter temperatures higher than -18º C (0º F).

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
BLASTEX® TX TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND HANDLING
 • BLASTEX TX must be transported, stored, handled and used
Small Diameter Booster Sensitive Emulsion in conformity with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
 • Packaged emulsions have a shelf life of one (1) year when stored at temperatures between
 -18º C and 38º C (0º F and 100º F). Explosive inventory should be rotated. Avoid using
 Properties Cont. 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 ad the Safety Library Publications of the
 Packaging, Chub Institute of Makers of Explosives.

Net Explosive Net Explosive
 Diameter x Length Case Weight* Weight / Chub PACKAGING DETAILS
 Quantity
 mm in kg lbs kg lbs • Package diameter and type affect product density. Use cartridge count to
 50 x 400 2 x 16 18 18.2 40 1.00 2.20 determine actual explosive charge weight.
 57 x 400 2 1/4 x 16 14 17.7 39 1.26 2.78 • All weights are approximate.
 65 x 400 2 / x 16
 1 2 12 18.2 40 1.51 3.33 • BLASTEX TX is available in a wide variety of sizes. Custom sizes are subject to
 70 x 400 2 3/4 x 16 9 17.3 38 1.92 4.23 surcharge and may require longer than usual lead times.
 • Check with your Dyno Nobel representative should you have any questions.
 75 x 400 3 x 16 8 18.2 40 2.27 5.00
 90 x 400 3 / x 16
 1 2 6 16.8 37 2.77 6.11 *Add two pounds for Gross Case Weight

Case Dimensions
 44 x 35 x 20 cm 17.25 x 13.875 x 7.7514

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