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

+ 0.20 mm (0.008 in) or other “down hole” exposed service systems. It is our best detonating cord for use in
 caustic environments. The detonating cord utilizes the highest purity HMX explosive
 Lap Joint Sensitive Yes
 feedstock commercially available, “shrinkage resistant” construction and a special
 Product Code A576010 high temperature jacket. This jacket allows the cord to be exposed to well bore fluids
 Cord Components HMX explosive core (white) at temperature and pressure.
 Shrink resistant wrap (yellow/gold)
 Temperature Range
 Teflon® jacket (clear) The temperatures listed are maximum values. DO NOT EXCEED.
 • Temperature/pressure rating is 185°C (365°F) at 17,500 psi (1,206
 bars) for 1 hour.
 • Temperature resistance graph is based upon the manufacture’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 II EX 1992020035
Alternative packaging: FIREPAK® 1.4D air cargo shipping containers
Product Code A576015
Cord, Detonating 1.4D UN 0289 EX 2007060067

Product Disclaimer: Please see reverse side.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
FIRELINE®
17/80 HMX LS EXPOSED
Oil Field Detonating Cord
 SDS High Temp
 Properties #1121 Jacket
 Explosive Core Load 17 g/m (80 gr/ft) nominal LS
 Textile
 15.3 g/m (72 gr/ft) minimum HMX
 Detonation Velocity 7500 m/s (24,600 ft/s) nominal
 7000 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 17/80 HMX LS EXPOSED is a flexible High Temperature/High Pressure
 Dimensions 5.33 mm (0.210 in) nominal (HT/HP) cord specifically developed for encapsulated perforating systems, back-off

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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®
17/80 HMX LS EXPOSED
Oil Field Detonating Cord
 Packaging
Transportation, Storage and Handling
 Explosive Length/
• For maximum shelf-life, detonating cord must be stored in cool, dry, well-ventilated Gross Weight Net Weight Spools/
 Package Weight Spool*
 magazines. Explosives inventory should be rotated. Use older inventory first. Case
 Recommended shelf life, under proper storage conditions, is five (5) years from kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs m ft
 date of manufacture. Fiberboard box 5.7 12.5 5.0 10.1 2.6 5.7 1 152 500
•FIRELINE detonating cords must be transported, stored, handled and used in
 Airpack Box 18.7 41.2 5.0 10.1 2.6 5.7 1 152 500
 conformity with all federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations. • Weights represent nominal values. Application Recommendations • All Weights are approximate. * +2%; 152m spools may contain as many as 3 pieces, totally 152 m, with a
• This product is recommended for exposure to well bore fluids minimum splice/piece length of 8 m (25 ft). • ALWAYS cut FIRELINE 17/80 HMX LS EXPOSED detonating cord with a sharp
knife. •N EVER attempt to cut FIRELINE 17/80 HMX LS EXPOSED detonating cord with a X-Ray services are also available for high profile applications requiring an extra level
 blow from a sharp or blunt object,.09 such as an axe, pipe wrench, or rock. of assurance.

tonating cord with a X-Ray services are also available for high profile applications requiring an extra level
 blow from a sharp or blunt object,.09 such as an axe, pipe wrench, or rock. of assurance. • NEVER saw FIRELINE 17/80 HMX LS EXPOSED detonating cord; it may explode Product Code A576011 (1.1D)
and kill or injure. Product Code A576016 (1.4D)
• 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 1395
page 1 and is well suited for use in exposed systems. FIRELINE 17/80 HMX LS
EXPOSED has a similar flexibility of nylon jacketed FIREINE required by some “High
Shot Density” systems.

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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