FIRELINE 8/40 HMX LS
Document type: Tech Info
Categories: Oil Field Explosives

Temp. Deg. C (F)
 (325) (325)
 tests in air, at ambient pressure only. 121 (250)
 • Shrinkage is defined as the overall decrease in length. 90 (200)
 • Velocity was tested unconfined, at ambient pressure, and after
 “cool down.” 66 (150)
 Hazardous Shipping Description 38 (100)
 Cord, Detonating, 1.1D, UN 0065 EX 1992020035
 10 (50)
 Alternative packaging: FIREPAK® 1.4D air cargo shipping containers
 Product Code A544015 0
 1Hr 24 Hr 48 Hr 100 Hr 200 Hr 300 Hr 400 Hr
 Cord, Detonating,1.4D UN 0289 EX 2007060067

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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
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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
FIRELINE® 8/40 HMX LS
Oil Field Detonating Cord
 SDS
 Properties #1121 Nylon
 Explosive Core Load 8.6 g/m (40 gr/ft) nominal Jacket
 6.4 g/m (34 gr/ft) minimum LS
 Braid
 Detonation Velocity 6800 m/s (22,304ft/s) nominal
 HMX
 6400m/s (20,922 ft/s) minimum
 Shrinkage 1% maximum @ 163°C (325°F) in 24 hrs
 Product Description
 Jacket Thickness 0.20 mm (0.008 in) nominal FIRELINE 8/40 HMX LS is manufactured in the standard round configuration (small dimensional)
 Dimensions 4.34 mm (0.171 in) nominal using “shrinkage resistant” consturction components. It is deisnged for use in “RTG” (retrievable
 tubing gun) perforating systems (1-11/16”, 2-1/8”, 2-3/8”, 2- 3/4”). FIRELINE 8/40 HMX LS is

+0.254 mm (0.008 in) recommended for use in carrier based systems operated within normal HMX operating ranges
 (see graph below).
 Lap Joint Sensitive Yes
 Temperature Range
 Product Code A544010 The temperatures listed are maximum values. DO NOT EXCEED.
 Cord Components HMX explosive core (white)
 Shrink resistant wrap (yellow/gold) 204 (400)
 204
 191 191
 Nylon jacket (green) 177 (350) (400)
 (375) 177
 (375) 177
 (350) 163 163
 • Temperature resistance is based upon the manufacturer’s laboratory 149 (300) (350)

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
FIRELINE® 8/40 HMX LS
 Packaging
Oil Field Detonating Cord
 Gross Net Explosive Length/
Transportation, Storage and Handling Weight Weight Weight Spool/ Spool*
 Package
• For maximum shelf-life, detonating cord must be stored in cool, dry, well-ventilated Case
 kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs m ft
 magazines. Explosives inventory should be rotated. Use older inventory first. Recommended shelf life, under proper storage conditions, is ten (10) years from Fiberboard
 3.3 7.3 3.0 6.5 1.3 2.9 1 152 500
 date of manufacture. box
• FIRELINE 8/40 HMX LS detonating cords must be transported, stored, handled and Airpack
 used in conformity with all federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations. 16.3 35.9 3.0 6.5 1.3 2.9 1 152 500
 Box
Application Recommendations
• This product is not recommended for exposure to well bore fluids. * Weights represent nominal values
• ALWAYS cut FIRELINE 8/40 HMX LS detonating cord with a sharp knife. * All Weights are approximate
 *  +
  2%; 152m spools may contain as many as 3 pieces, totally 152 m, with a minimum splice/
• NEVER attempt to cut FIRELINE 8/40 HMX LS detonating cord with a blow from a
 piece length of 8 m (25 ft). sharp or blunt object, such as an axe, pipe wrench, or rock. • NEVER saw FIRELINE 8/40 HMX LS detonating cord; it may explode and kill or
injure.

cord with a blow from a
 piece length of 8 m (25 ft). sharp or blunt object, such as an axe, pipe wrench, or rock. • NEVER saw FIRELINE 8/40 HMX LS 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. 1395

Case Dimensions:
 Fiberboard: 26 x 26 x 14 cm / 10.25 x 10.25 x 5.5 in
 Airpack: 74.3 x 44.1 x 68.27 cm / 29.25 x 17.375 x 26.875 in

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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.