TROJAN® SPARTAN™ — Tech Info
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Categories: Cast Boosters

TROJAN® SPARTAN Technical
 Information
Cast Boosters
TROJAN® SPARTAN cast boosters are detonator sensitive, high density, high energy molecular explosives available in various sizes designed to optimise initiation of all
booster sensitive explosives. All TROJAN SPARTAN boosters are manufactured with an internal through-tunnel and detonator well for easy application with either
electronic or non-electric detonators or 10.6 g/m (50 gr/ft) minimum strength detonating cord. TROJAN SPARTAN boosters are formulated from the highest quality PETN
and other high explosive materials ensuring reliability, consistency and durability in all blasting environments. The fluorescent green container makes the TROJAN
SPARTAN booster more visible on the blast site and reduces the possibility of misplaced charges.

Properties

Density (g/cc) Avg 1.65
 Velocity (m/sec) 7,300
 Detonation Pressure (Kbars) 220
 Water Resistance (with no loss of sensitivity) 6 months
 Shelf Life Maximum (from date of production) 5 years
 Maximum Water Depth (m) 90
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 Maximum Usage Temperatures ( C) 70

Hazardous Shipping Description
 Boosters, 1.1D, UN 0042

Packaging

Unit Dimensions Units / Net Explosive Gross Weight / Case
 Unit Weight (g)
 Length Diameter Case Content/ Case (kg) Case (kg) Dimensions
 150 11.9 3.6 48 6 7.6 32x21x14cm
 400 11.9 5.5 20 7.6 8.4 32x21x14cm

Version 7 Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific Pty Limited (ACN 003 269 010) is a subsidiary of
October 2020 Incitec Pivot Limited (ACN 004 080 264) Level 8, 28 Freshwater Place, Southbank Vic 3006
 Phone 1800 251 872 Fax 07 3026 3999 www.dynonobel.com

TROJAN® SPARTAN Technical
 Information
 Cast Boosters
 Features and Benefits
 ▪ The explosive composition achieves high detonation pressure and provides excellent priming efficiency.
 ▪ The TROJAN SPARTAN Cast Booster will accept SmartShot, DigiShot Plus and NONEL detonators.
 ▪ The TROJAN SPARTAN Cast Booster is recessed at one end to provide protection to the initiation line.
 ▪ The TROJAN SPARTAN canister has been designed with a detonator retention device.

Recommendations
 NEVER Temperature Range - Extremely low temperatures do not affect the performance of cast
 boosters with commercial detonators. Low temperatures do affect detonators and detonating
 ▪ force the detonator into the through-tunnel, the detonator-well or otherwise attempt to clear these cord. Be certain your initiation system is suitable for your application in extremely low
 areas if obstructed. If the through-tunnel or detonator-well does not accommodate the detonator, do temperatures. Cast boosters are more susceptible to breakage during handling in extremely cold
 not use the booster. Notify your Dyno Nobel representative. temperatures. ▪ use TROJAN Spartan boosters when in-hole temperatures exceed 70C. Sleep Time - The sleep time of the TROJAN SPARTAN Cast Booster will be limited to the
 recommended sleep time of the explosive it is priming or the recommended sleep time of the
 ALWAYS use detonating cord with a coreload of 10.6 g/m or higher when initiating the TROJAN initiating system. SPARTAN booster with detonating cord. Safe handling, transportation and storage
 Use - The detonator is inserted through the larger tunnel over the curved recess and into the cap well. First Aid - Detailed first aid information regarding this product is contained on the relevant Dyno
 Priming - Minimum detonator strength is a No. 8, or 10.6 g/m detonating cord.

nd into the cap well. First Aid - Detailed first aid information regarding this product is contained on the relevant Dyno
 Priming - Minimum detonator strength is a No. 8, or 10.6 g/m detonating cord. Nobel Material Safety Data Sheet. Water Resistance – TROJAN SPARTAN Cast Booster exhibits excellent resistance to water. Safety - All explosives are classified as dangerous goods and can cause personal injury and
 damage to property if used incorrectly. Shelf Life - For maximum shelf life of five (5) years, Dyno Nobel cast boosters must be stored in a
 cool, dry, well ventilated magazine. Explosive inventory should be rotated. Avoid using new materials Transportation and Storage - All explosives must be handled, transported and stored in
 before the old. accordance with all relevant regulations. Stock should be rotated such that older product is used
 first.

Product Disclaimer The explosive products discussed in this document should only be handled 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 correct, every user is responsible
for understanding the safe and correct use of the products. If you need specific technical advice or have any questions, you should contact your Dyno Nobel representative. This information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness or accuracy and, to
the maximum extent permitted by law, Dyno Nobel 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, 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 use. ® DYNO, GROUNDBREAKING PERFORMANCE, TROJAN, NONEL and the Loop device are registered trademarks of the Dyno Nobel / Incitec Pivot Group.
SmartShot and DigiShot are registered trademarks of DetNet South Africa (Pty) Limited. © Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific Pty Limited 2018 Reproduction without permission strictly prohibited.

Version 7 Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific Pty Limited (ACN 003 269 010) is a subsidiary of
October 2020 Incitec Pivot Limited (ACN 004 080 264) Level 8, 28 Freshwater Place, Southbank Vic 3006
 Phone 1800 251 872 Fax 07 3026 3999 www.dynonobel.com