FIRELINE 8/40 RDX LS RIBBON
Document type: Tech Info
Categories: Oil Field Explosives

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
FIRELINE® 8/40 RDX LS RIBBON
Oil Field Detonating Cord
 SDS Nylon
 Properties #1121 Jacket
 LS
 Explosive Core Load 8.6 g/m (40 gr/ft) nominal Braid
 7.2 g/m (34 gr/ft) minimum RDX
 Detonation Velocity 7800 m/s (24,600 ft/s) nominal
 7100 m/s (22,960 ft/s) minimum
 Shrinkage 1% maximum @ 163°C (325°F) in 24 hrs Product Description
 Jacket Thickness 0.20 mm (0.008 in) minimum FIRELINE 8/40 RDX LS Ribbon is specially processed ribbon detonating cord using
 “shrinkage resistant” consturction components. Its recommended application is “RTG”
 Dimensions 5.53 mm (0.218 in) width maximum
 (retrievable tubing gun) perforating systems (1-11/16”, 2-1/8”, 2-3/4) and should be
 3.30 mm (0.130 In) height maximum employed within the normal RDX operating range (see graph below). Ribbon cord
 Lap Joint Sensitive Yes utilizes minimum carrier I.D. space allowing for an application of a larger designed
 Product Code A538010 shape charge. Temperature Range
 Cord Components RDX explosive core (dyed pink) The temperatures listed are maximum values. DO NOT EXCEED. Shrink resistant wrap (yellow/gold)
 177 (350)
 Nylon jacket (black) 177
 (350) 163
 • Temperature resistance is based upon the manufacturer’s laboratory 149 (300)
 (325)
 154
 149
 tests in air, at ambient pressure only. (310)
 121 (250) (300)
 • Shrinkage is defined as the overall decrease in length.

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.

stance is based upon the manufacturer’s laboratory 149 (300)
 (325)
 154
 149
 tests in air, at ambient pressure only. (310)
 121 (250) (300)
 • Shrinkage is defined as the overall decrease in length. 107
 90 (200) 102
 • Velocity was tested unconfined, at ambient pressure, and after (225) 96
 (215)
 “cool down.” 66 (150)
 (205)

Hazardous Shipping Description 38 (100)
 Cord, Detonating, 1.1D, UN 0065 EX 1992020035
 Alternative packaging: FIREPAK® 1.4D air cargo shipping containers 10 (50)
 Product Code A538015
 0
 Cord, Detonating, 1.4D UN 0289 EX 2007060067 1 Hr 24 Hr 48 Hr 100 Hr 200 Hr 300 Hr 400 Hr

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
FIRELINE® 8/40 RDX LS RIBBON
Oil Field Detonating Cord

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 8/40 RDX LS RIBBON detonating cords must be transported, stored, Fiberboard
 3.3 7.3 3.1 6.8 1.3 2.9 1 152 500
 handled and used in conformity with all federal, state, provincial and local laws and Box
 regulations. Airpack
 16.3 35.9 3.1 6.8 1.3 2.9 1 152 500
 Box
Application Recommendations
• This product is not recommended for exposure to well bore fluids. • Weights represent nominal values. • ALWAYS cut FIRELINE 8/40 RDX 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 8/40 RDX LS RIBBON detonating cord with a blow minimum splice/piece length of 8 m (25 ft). from a sharp or blunt object, such as an axe, pipe wrench, or rock. • NEVER saw FIRELINE 8/40 RDX LS RIBBON detonating cord; it may explode and
kill or injure.

imum splice/piece length of 8 m (25 ft). from a sharp or blunt object, such as an axe, pipe wrench, or rock. • NEVER saw FIRELINE 8/40 RDX 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 68.27 cm / 29.25 x 17.375 x 26.875 in

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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.