VIBROGEL® MINI-HOLE
Document type: Tech Info
Categories: Packaged Explosives, Seismic

detonators produce
 positive with a ShotPoint Tracker™ or other testing device could fail for reasons less energy below -40º C (-40º F). beyond the control of the drill crew and product manufacturer. Reasons for • When using paper tube shells or whenever the plastic shells are used as single
 failure could include but are not limited to geologic shifting, lightning, vandalism, unit charges and without an anchoring device or protective loading device, it is
 farmer or animal interference. recommended that the charge be side primed at a point about half the cartridge
 length. To side prime, use an approved powder punch and punch on a downward
 angle (not across cartridge). Care should be taken to insert the seismic detonator so
 that the base of the detonator comes to rest nearest the center of the charge diameter
 (not against the shell wall) and so that only the detonator leg wires are exposed. Always double half-hitch the leg wires to secure the detonator to the charge.

Hazardous Shipping Description
 • Explosive, Blasting, Type A 1.1D UN 0081 II

Product Disclaimer: Please see reverse side.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
VIBROGEL® MINIHOLE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
 VIBROGEL MINI-HOLE is a high density, high velocity, high
Seismic Gelatin Nitroglycerin Dynamite energy gelatin dynamite available in either a plastic or paper tube shell that has been in
 use in the geophysical industry for decades. VIBROGEL MINI-HOLE produces a sharp
 pulse of seismic energy and detonates completely at high velocity.
 SDS
 Properties #1019

Energya (cal/g) 1,250
 Gas Volume (moles/kg)
 a
 26
 Velocityb (m/sec) 6,100
 (ft/sec) 20,000
 Detonation Pressure (Kbars)
 b
 129
 Density (g/cc) 1.38
 Water Resistance Limited
 a
 All Dyno Nobel Inc. energy and gas volume values are calculated using PRODET™, the APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
 computer code developed by Dyno Nobel Inc. for its exclusive use. Other computer
 codes may give different values. • NEVER use Dyno Nobel seismic explosive products and/or components with explosive
 b
 Unconfined 57 mm diameter x 2 kg charge. products and/or components made by other manufacturers. • ALWAYS use the Dyno Nobel Electric Super Seismic high strength detonator for
 optimum results. • VIBROGEL MINI-HOLE is not recommended for extended wet hole use / sleep time. Please contact your Dyno Nobel Representative for additional details. Use Caution When Sleep Time Is Anticipated • Recommended temperature range is -40º C to 65º C (-40º F to 150º F). VIBROGEL
 A loaded hole that is not shot immediately after the detonator tests MINI-HOLE is unaffected by extremely low temperatures but detonators produce
 positive with a ShotPoint Tracker™ or other testing device could fail for reasons less energy below -40º C (-40º F). beyond the control of the drill crew and product manufacturer.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
VIBROGEL® MINIHOLE TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND HANDLING
 • The user of this product (or any other explosive product)
Seismic Gelatin Nitroglycerin Dynamite should not leave or abandon undetonated charges in the ground. The leaving or
 abandoning of undetonated charges constitutes misuse of the product for which
 Dyno Nobel and its distributors are not responsible. • VIBROGEL MINI-HOLE must be transported, stored, handled and used in conformity
 IMPORTANT! Ignoring these warnings may result in injury or death! with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations. • For maximum shelf-life, VIBROGEL MINI-HOLE must be stored in cool, dry and well-
 • ALWAYS exercise extreme caution when approaching a shothole that has not ventilated magazines. If stored properly, VIBROGEL MINI-HOLE has a shelf life of 12
 vented. Venting gases after detonation are common. BLOWOUTS CAN INJURE months from date of manufacture. Dynamite that is stored under warm wet and/or
 OR KILL. humid conditions can deteriorate quickly, minimizing shelf-life. Dynamite inventory
 should always be rotated by using the oldest materials first. For recommended good
 • NEVER attempt to alter the product by cutting, sawing or disassembly of the package.

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.

elf-life. Dynamite inventory
 should always be rotated by using the oldest materials first. For recommended good
 • NEVER attempt to alter the product by cutting, sawing or disassembly of the package. practices in transporting, storing, handling and using this product, see the booklet
 • NEVER drop load explosive into a borehole. “Prevention of Accidents in the Use of Explosive Materials” packed inside each case
 • NEVER attempt to dislodge explosives by pushing with a drill stem. and the Safety Library publications of the Institute of Makers of Explosives. • ALWAYS shunt electric detonators and/or the blast circuit after testing and keep
 shunted until connected to blasting machine. • NEVER unshunt electric detonators prior to use except to test with blasting
 galvanometer. • ALWAYS ask if you don’t know before proceeding.

Packaging

Diameter x Length Cartridge Weight Cartridge Cartridges Gross Case Weight Case Dimensions Case Dimensions
 mm (in) Kg (lb) Type per Case kg (lbs) Centimeters Inches
 36 x 140 (1.4 x 5.6) 0.164 kg (0.360 lb) Plastic 110 19.0 kg (41.9 lb) 45 x 34 x 17 17 3/4 x 13 3/8 x 6 3/8
 36 x 262 (1.4 x 10.3) 0.298 kg (0.658 lb) Plastic 55 17.4 kg (38.3 lb) 45 x 34 x 17 17 3/4 x 13 3/8 x 6 3/8
 Note: All weights are approximate.

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