FIRELINE 10/50 HMX LS RIBBON
Document type: Tech Info
Categories: Oil Field Explosives

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
FIRELINE® 10/50 HMX LS RIBBON
Oil Field Detonating Cord
 SDS
 Properties #1121
 Nylon
 Explosive Core Load 10.6 g/m (50 gr/ft) nominal
 Jacket
 9.6 g/m (45 gr/ft) minimum LS
 Detonation Velocity 7800 m/s (25,584 ft/s) nominal Braid
 7100 m/s (23,288 ft/s) minimum HMX
 Shrinkage 1% maximum @ 163°C (325°F) in 24 hrs
 Jacket Thickness 0.356 mm (0.014 in) minimum
 Product Description
 Dimensions 5.53 mm (0.218 in) width maximum Fireline 10/50 HMX LS RIBBON is specially processed using “shrinkage resistant”
 3.34 mm (0.135 In) height maximum construction components. Its recommended application is “RTG” perforating gun
 Lap Joint Sensitive Yes systems using normal HMX operating range (see graph below).
 Product Code A361010
 Temperature Range
 Cord Components HMX explosive core (white) The temperatures listed are maximum values. DO NOT EXCEED.
 Shrink resistant wrap (yellow/gold)
 204 (400)
 Nylon jacket (green) 204
 (400) 191 191
 177 (350)
 • Temperature resistance is based upon the manufacturer’s laboratory (375) (375) 177 177
 163 163
 tests in air, at ambient pressure only. 149 (300) (350) (350)

Temp. Deg. C (F)
 (325) (325)
 • Shrinkage is defined as the overall decrease in length. 121 (250)
 • Velocity was tested unconfined, at ambient pressure, and after
 90 (200)
 “cool down.”
 Hazardous Shipping Description 66 (150)
 Cord, Detonating, 1.1D, UN 0065 EX 1992020035
 38 (100)
 Alternative packaging: FIREPAK® 1.4D air cargo shipping containers
 Product Code A361015 10 (50)
 Cord, Detonating, 1.4D UN 0289 EX 2007060067 0
 1Hr 24 Hr 48 Hr 100 Hr 200 Hr 300 Hr 400 Hr

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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.

plice/piece length of 8 m (25 ft). blow from a sharp or blunt object, such as an axe, pipe wrench, or rock. • NEVER saw FIRELINE 10/50 HMX LS RIBBON detonating cord; it may explode
and kill or injure. 1395
•N EVER cut detonating cord with devices that produce metal-to-metal contact, such
 as scissors, wire cutters, crimpers or similar instruments. 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 068.27 cm / 29.25 x 17.375 x 26.875 in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – Visit dynonobel.com for Brochures and Case Studies related to this product.

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 Packaging
• For maximum shelf-life, detonating cord must be stored in cool, dry, well-ventilated Gross Net Explosive Length/
 magazines. Explosives inventory should be rotated. Use older inventory first. Weight Weight Weight spool/ Spool*
 Recommended shelf life, under proper storage conditions, is ten (10) years from Package
 case
 date of manufacture. kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs m ft
• FIRELINE 10/50 HMX LS RIBBON detonating cords must be transported, stored, Fiberboard
 3.6 8.0 3.4 7.5 1.5 3.4 1 152 500
 handled and used in conformity with all federal, state, provincial and local laws and Box
 regulations. Airpack
 16.6 36.6 3.4 7.5 1.5 3.4 1 152 500
 Box
Application Recommendations
• This product is not recommended for exposure to well bore fluids. • Weights represent nominal values. • ALWAYS cut FIRELINE 10/50 HMX LS RIBBON detonating cord with a sharp knife. * +2%; 152m spools may contain as many as 4 pieces, totally 152 m, with a
•N EVER attempt to cut FIRELINE 10/50 HMX LS RIBBON detonating cord with a minimum splice/piece length of 8 m (25 ft). blow from a sharp or blunt object, such as an axe, pipe wrench, or rock. • NEVER saw FIRELINE 10/50 HMX LS RIBBON detonating cord; it may explode
and kill or injure.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
FIRELINE® 10/50 HMX LS RIBBON
Oil Field Detonating Cord