FIRELINE 17/80 HNS LS
Document type: Tech Info
Categories: Oil Field Explosives

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
FIRELINE® 17/80 HNS LS
Oil Field Detonating Cord
 SDS
Properties #1121
 Explosive Core Load 17 g/m (80 gr/ft) nominal
 15.3 g/m (72 gr/ft) minimum
 Detonation Velocity 6400 m/s (21,000 ft/s) nominal
 6200 m/s (20,340 ft/s) minimum
 Shrinkage 1% maximum @ 246°C (475°F) in 24 hrs
 Jacket Thickness 0.20 mm (0.008 in) minimum
 Dimensions 5.33 mm (0.210 in) nominal
 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

+0.20 mm (0.008 in) FIRELINE 17/80 HNS LS is a flexible Ultra High Temerature detonating
 Lap Joint Sensitive No cord specifically developed for perforating systems that exceed the limits
 Product Code A585010 500 ft/spool of FIRELINE 17/80 HMX. FIRELINE 17/80 HNS LS is Dyno Nobel’s best
 A585003 100 ft/spool detonating cord for use in ultra high temperature environments and is made
 from the highest purity HNS explosive feedstock commercially available with
 Cord Components HNS explosive core (yellow) “shrinkage resistant” construction and a special extruded high temperature
 Shrink resistant braid (yellow/gold) jacket. In addition, FIRELINE 17/80 HNS LS can be used in exposed service
 Two black stripes / Teflon® jacket (clear) systems under certain conditions. Contact your Dyno Nobel representative
 for details.
 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE DURATION
 425º F / 218º C 17,500 PSI 1 Hour

• Temperature Resistance graph is based upon the manufacturer’s
 laboratory tests in air, at ambient pressure only.
 • Shrinkage is defined as the overall decrease in length.
 • Velocity was tested unconfined, at ambient pressure.
Hazardous Shipping Description
Cord, Detonating, 1.1D, UN 0065 EX 2007120149
Product Code: A585010, A585010D
Alternative Packaging: FIREPAK® 1.4 D air cargo shipping containers
Product Code: A585015 A585015D
Cord, Detonating, 1.4D UN 0289 EX 2007060067
 Product Disclaimer: Please see reverse side.

detonating cord with a razor blade. level of assurance Product Code: A585011 (1.1D) & A585016 (1.4D)
• ALWAYS utilize an “end-priming” initiatior for use on HNS cords. “Side-priming”
 not recommended. • NEVER attempt to cut FIRELINE 17/80 HNS LS detonating cord with a blow
 from a sharp or blunt object, such as an axe, pipe, wrench or rock. • NEVER saw 17/80 HNS 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.

NOTE: This product can be used at the temperatures and pressures detailed on Case Dimensions
page 1 and is well suited for use in exposed systems / conditions. FIRELINE 17/80 Fiberboard: 26 x 26 x 14 cm / 10.25 x 10.25 x 5.5 in
HNS LS has a similar flexibility of nylon jacketed FIRELINE required by some “High Airpack: 74.3 x 44.1 x 68.27 cm / 29.25 x 17.375 x 26.875 in
Shot Density” systems.

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.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
 FIRELINE® HNS 17/80 LS
 Oil Field Detonating Cord

TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND HANDLING Packaging
• For maximum shelf-life, detonating cord must be stored in cool, dry, well- Explosive Length/
 ventilated magazines. Explosives inventory should be rotated. Use older Gross Weight Net Weight Spools/
 Package Weight Spool*
 inventory first. Case
 kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs m ft
• Recommended shelf life, under proper storage conditions, is five (5) years
 from date of manufacture. Fiberboard box 5.1 11.2 4.5 9.9 2.59 5.71 1 152 500
• FIRELINE detonating cords must be transported, stored, handled and Airpack Box 17.9 39.5 4.5 9.9 2.59 5.71 1 152 500
 used in confromity with all federal, state, provincial and local laws and
 regulations. • Weights represent nominal values. • All Weights are approximate. * +2%; 152m spools may contain as many as 4 pieces, totally 152 m, with a minimum splice/piece
APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS length of 8 m (25 ft). • This product is recommended for exposure to well bore fluids. X-Ray services are available for high profiel applications requiring an extra
• ALWAYS cut FIRELINE 17/80 HNS LS detonating cord with a razor blade. level of assurance Product Code: A585011 (1.1D) & A585016 (1.4D)
• ALWAYS utilize an “end-priming” initiatior for use on HNS cords. “Side-priming”
 not recommended.