DYNOMIX™
Document type: Tech Info
Categories: Bulk Explosives, Coal, Construction, Metal, Packaged Explosives, Stone

change (i.e., density poured from a bag
 differs from pneumatically placed or mobile equipment delivered densities). Typical
 c
 Confined @ 150 mm (6 in) diameter application loading densities are: 0. 82 to 0.83 g/cc (poured 3 in to 5 in); 0.90 to
 0.95 g/cc (pneumatic 1¼ in to 2 in) and 0.85 to 0.87 g/cc (bulk truck delivered 3 in
 to 17½ in). Loading in holes below the specified minimum diameter may result in
 deflagration. • DYNOMIX has a shelf life of 3 months from date of manufacture when stored at
 temperatures between -17º C and 32º C (0º F and 90º F). • ALWAYS use an adequately sized cast booster or packaged explosive with a high
 detonation pressure to prime DYNOMIX.

Hazardous Shipping Description
 • Explosive, Blasting, Type B, 1.5D, UN 0331, II OR
 Ammonium Nitrate, Fuel Oil Mixture, 1.5D, NA 0331, II
 Product Disclaimer: Please see reverse side.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
DYNOMIX™ PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
 DYNOMIX is a prilled ammonium nitrate/fuel oil explosive
Booster Sensitive Explosive mixture suitable for use in dry borehole conditions. It is available packaged in a variety
 of sizes and types of bags or delivered in bulk. For bulk delivery, it can be premixed and
 delivered to overhead storage bins, mixed on-site with stationary equipment and loaded
 SDS into blast hole delivery trucks or mixed as it is loaded down-the-hole with specialized
 Properties #1009
 mobile equipment. DYNOMIX is used for quarry, surface mining, construction and
 underground blasting operations.

Poured Pneumatic
 Density (g/cc) Avg 0.82 0.95
 Energya cal/g (cal/cc) 880 (720) 880 (720)
 Relative Weight Strengthb 1.00 1.00
 Relative Bulk Strength b
 1.00 1.16
 Velocityc m/sec (ft/sec) 3,900 (12,800) 3,900 (12,800)
 Detonation Pressurec (Kbars) 31 31
 Gas Volume (moles/kg)
 a
 43 43
 Water Resistance None None APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
 Fume Class IME1 IME1 • DYNOMIX is not recommended for wet blasthole conditions and is not for use in
 Minimum Hole Diameter (mm) 75 32 ground containing reactive sulphides. Consult your Dyno Nobel representative
 regarding applications involving borehole dewatering and plastic borehole liners. • DYNOMIX is suitable for use in ground with a temperature range of 0°C to 55°C (32°F
 a
 All Dyno Nobel Inc. energy and gas volume values are calculated using PRODETTM, the to 131°F). For applications in ground with temperatures outside this range contact
 computer code developed by Dyno Nobel Inc. for its exclusive use. Other computer
 your Dyno Nobel representative. codes may give different values
 b
 ANFO = 1.00 @ 0.82 g/cc • The loading density of DYNOMIX is subject to change (i.e., density poured from a bag
 differs from pneumatically placed or mobile equipment delivered densities). Typical
 c
 Confined @ 150 mm (6 in) diameter application loading densities are: 0.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
DYNOMIX™ APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS - continued
 • When two primers are necessary, place one near the bottom and one near the top
Booster Sensitive Explosive of the main charge in the borehole. Additional primers should be used whenever
 the blaster feels that separations or blockages may have occurred as the borehole
 is being loaded. It is imperative that all primers in the borehole be either threaded
 onto a detonating cord downline or upline or be individually primed with a detonator
 connected to the blast circuit at the surface.
 • Use of detonating cord in boreholes with DYNOMIX can cause loss of energy,
 especially where high coreload detonating cords are used in smaller diameter
 holes. High coreload detonating cords may initiate DYNOMIX at low order. Where
 detonating cord is used to initiate Nonel SL detonators, use lowest recommended
 coreload detonating cord.

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.

TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND HANDLING
 • DYNOMIX contains a high percentage of industrial-grade ammonium nitrate prills
 which are susceptible to breakage from temperature cycling, humidity and mechanical
 handling. Temperature cycling and humidity may cause packaged product to harden
 and material stored in bulk bins to increase in fines, cake and lump. Inventory should
 ALWAYS be rotated by using the oldest product first. Bulk bins should be emptied
 and cleaned routinely to prevent build up on walls.
 • For recommended good practices in transporting, storing, handling and using this
 product, see the Safety Library Publications of the Institute of Makers of Explosives.
 • Explosives must be transported, stored, handled and used in conformity with all
 applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.

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