Ammonium Nitrate — Tech Info
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Categories: Bulk Explosives

Detaprill® Technical
Prilled Ammonium Nitrate Information

 Properties

 Property Detaprill

 Bulk Density Loose Poured (g/cm3) 0.72 - 0.78

 Ammonium Nitrate (% wt) 99.0

 Fuel Oil Retention (% wt) >6.00

 Moisture Content (% wt) <0.20

Description Prill pH (10% solution) 5.0 ± 0.5
Detaprill is a porous prilled form of ammonium nitrate. The prills are uniform in
 Mean Prill Diameter (mm) 1.80 – 2.20
size and readily absorb fuel oil, ensuring effective mixing with other blasting
agent ingredients. An anticaking agent is used to coat each prill to maintain Prills Smaller than 1 mm (%) 1±1
free flowing characteristics and avoid agglomeration.

Detaprill ammonium nitrate prills are mixed with liquid hydrocarbons (usually
fuel oil) to form a blasting agent called ANFO. To obtain optimal detonation
performance with ANFO, it is necessary that the fuel oil be uniformly mixed
with the prills. A mix of 5.7 wt % fuel oil and 94.3 wt % ammonium nitrate prill
yields an oxygen balanced explosive with maximum available energy. Greater
or lesser proportions of fuel oil results in decreased detonation performance.

Advantages
Detaprill ammonium nitrate prill is not a Class 1 Dangerous Good (explosive),
reducing storage, handling and transportation risks. The free flowing
characteristics of Detaprill allow for optimal bulk handling of this product.

Detaprill® Technical
Prilled Ammonium Nitrate Information

Recommendations Safe handling, transportation & storage

Priming Requirements - Are application, diameter and rock type dependent. First Aid – You can find detailed first aid information on the relevant Dyno
Please consult your local Dyno Nobel representative for priming requirements Nobel Safety Data Sheet. Refer to www.dynonobel.com for more information if
best suited to your application. required.

Shelf Life – Ideally, Detaprill ammonium nitrate should be stored under cover Safety - All explosives are classified as dangerous goods and can cause
in a well ventilated environment that minimises the maximum temperature personal injury and damage to property if used incorrectly.
exceeding 36C.
 Transportation and Storage - All explosives must be handled, transported and
Sleep Time – For applications where unusual or specific conditions exist stored in accordance with all relevant regulations. Stock should be rotated
please consult your local Dyno Nobel representative. such that older product is used first.

Reactive Ground Conditions – Detaprill is not designed for use in reactive Remember, the explosive products discussed in this document should only be handled
(pyritic) ground conditions. For applications in reactive ground conditions by persons with the appropriate technical skills, training and licences.
please consult your local Dyno Nobel representative. 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.
Dangerous Goods Classification 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
Product Name: Detaprill expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from the use of this document or the
Correct Shipping Name: Ammonium Nitrate information contained herein. It is solely the responsibility of the user to make enquiries,
UN Number: 1942 obtain advice and determine the safe conditions for use of the products referred to herein
DG Class: 5.1 and the user assumes liability for any loss, damage, expense or cost resulting from such
 use.

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 November 2012
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