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TITAN® BlastLite® Technical
Low Density Explosive Series Information

Properties
 Property Titan BlastLite 30 Titan BlastLite 55

Density (g/cm3) 1 0.85 1.15

Rec. Min. Diam. (mm) 152 152

Energy (MJ/kg) 2 3.06 2.80

Water Resistance 3 Nil Nil

Rec. Sleep Time 4 2 weeks 2 weeks
Description
TITAN BlastLite blends are comprised of blends of ANFO manufactured using RWS 5 83.0 76.0
porous prill (Detaprill®), TITAN emulsion and brown fibrous bulking agent.
The low density products are for use in dry or dewatered holes, and are RBS 5 86.0 106.6
delivered as augered products from a Quad bulk delivery truck. Typical Velocities of Detonation (m/s) 6 3500 - 3650 3500 - 4000

TITAN BlastLite blends are used as a Heavy ANFO replacement in soft to NOTES:
medium strength rock masses. TITAN BlastLite blends may be used only in 1. In hole density is dependant on hole depth and loading rate
dry or dewatered blastholes in non-reactive ground. 2. All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code –
 Prodet. Other programs may give different values. 3. Water Resistance determined using laboratory testing methods. Advantages 4. Under normal conditions in dry, stemmed, non-reactive (pyritic) blastholes, Titan BlastLite may be
 slept for a period of up to two (2) weeks. The sleep time may be limited to the recommended sleep
TITAN BlastLite blends are useful where heave energy is preferable to shock time of the initiating system. For applications where unusual or specific conditions exist please
energy. The lower emulsion component in TITAN BlastLite 30 provides a consult your local Dyno Nobel representative. lower relative bulk strength than ANFO, optimising blasting in soft rock. TITAN 5. RWS and RBS determined using a density of 0.82g/cm3 and an energy of 3.7MJ/kg for ANFO and a
BlastLite blends have a lower velocity of detonation than ANFO in similar blast density of 0.56g/cm3 for Titan BlastLite. hole diameters. 6. VOD recorded using a continuous VOD method, on a customer site.

tLite blends have a lower velocity of detonation than ANFO in similar blast density of 0.56g/cm3 for Titan BlastLite. hole diameters. 6. VOD recorded using a continuous VOD method, on a customer site. The VOD recorded is indicative
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TITAN® BlastLite® Technical
Low Density Explosive Series Information

Recommendations Safe handling, transportation and storage
Priming Requirements – TITAN BlastLite blends are booster sensitive and a
minimum 400g cast booster is recommended. Smaller booster types may reduce First Aid – You can find detailed first aid information on the relevant Dyno
the performance of the explosive. Additional boosters should be used when the Nobel Material Safety Data Sheet. Refer to www.dynonobel.com for more
column height exceeds 10 to 15 metres, or where there is risk of column information if required. disruption. For specific priming requirements please contact your Dyno Nobel
representative. Safety - All explosives are classified as dangerous goods and can cause
 personal injury and damage to property if used incorrectly. Sleep Time - Under normal conditions in dry, stemmed blastholes, TITAN
BlastLite blends may be slept for a period of up to two (2) weeks. The sleep time Transportation and Storage - All explosives must be handled, transported and
may be limited to the recommended sleep time of the initiating system. For stored in accordance with all relevant regulations. Stock should be rotated
applications where unusual or specific conditions exist please consult your local such that older product is used first. Dyno Nobel representative.

th all relevant regulations. Stock should be rotated
applications where unusual or specific conditions exist please consult your local such that older product is used first. Dyno Nobel representative. Reactive Ground Conditions – TITAN BlastLite blends are not designed for use
in reactive (pyritic) ground conditions. For applications in reactive ground Remember, the explosive products discussed in this document should only be handled
conditions please consult your local Dyno Nobel representative. by persons with the appropriate technical skills, training and licences. While Dyno Nobel has made every effort to ensure the information in this document is
Ground Temperature – TITAN BlastLite blends are suitable for use in ground correct, every user is responsible for understanding the safe and correct use of the
with a temperature of 0°C to a maximum of 55°C. products. If you need specific technical advice or have any questions, you should contact
Water Resistance – TITAN BlastLite blends have no water resistance. your Dyno Nobel representative. This information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its
Confined Conditions – TITAN BlastLite is a high heave, low VoD product correctness or accuracy and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, Dyno Nobel
suitable for softer material including porous strata.

ined Conditions – TITAN BlastLite is a high heave, low VoD product correctness or accuracy and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, Dyno Nobel
suitable for softer material including porous strata. Where a shot is fired under expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from the use of this document or the
 information contained herein. It is solely the responsibility of the user to make enquiries,
confined conditions, slow venting of post detonations gases may occur. obtain advice and determine the safe conditions for use of the products referred to herein
 and the user assumes liability for any loss, damage, expense or cost resulting from such
Dangerous Goods Classification use.

Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific Pty Limited (ACN 003 269 010) is a subsidiary of Incitec Pivot
Product Name: TITAN BlastLite Limited (ACN 004 080 264) Level 8, 28 Freshwater Place, Southbank Vic 3006.
Correct Shipping Name: Explosive, Blasting, Type E ®DYNO, GROUNDBREAKING PERFORMANCE, TITAN, BLASTLITE and DETAPRILL
UN Number: 0241 are registered trademarks of the Dyno Nobel / Incitec Pivot Group.
DG Class: 1.1D ©Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific Pty Limited 2012 Reproduction without permission strictly
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 February 2012
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