TITAN® 9000 Matrix Blends — Tech Info
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Categories: Bulk Explosives

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

TITAN® 9000
Heavy and Gassed Emulsion Blends

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
TITAN 9000 matrix is a high performance emulsion • Priming Requirements - TITAN 9000 matrix blends are
suitable for use in areas where there is risk of post blast booster sensitive and should be primed with a 400g cast
fume generation. The specialised properties of TITAN booster in blastholes >102mm, or 150g cast boosters for
9000 have been formulated to provide optimal blastholes <102mm. Additional boosters should be
detonation characteristics and maximise product considered; where there’s risk of column disruption;
performance in challenging in-hole conditions. Titan column length >10-15m; or in adverse blasting
9000 is designed for use in small to medium diameter
 conditions. For further priming recommendations
blast holes in open cut mining applications. The product
 please contact your Dyno Nobel representative. is not suitable where reactive ground conditions exist. • Ground Conditions - TITAN 9000 is not suitable for use
• TITAN 9000 Heavy ANFO Blends contain TITAN 9000
 in reactive ground and/or ground temperatures >55°C. emulsion with >50% ANFO compositionf, typically
 If reactive or elevated ground conditions exist, or are
 suitable for use in dry or dewatered blastholes.

tive ground and/or ground temperatures >55°C. emulsion with >50% ANFO compositionf, typically
 If reactive or elevated ground conditions exist, or are
 suitable for use in dry or dewatered blastholes. Titan
 9000 Heavy ANFO blends are loaded using the auger of suspected, use of an inhibited product, such as TITAN
 5000, is recommended in accordance with the AEISG
 the Mobile Processing Unit (MPU). Code of Practice: Elevated Temperature and Reactive
 Ground (AEISG CoP ETRG) and in consultation with your
• TITAN 9000 Gassed Blends are emulsion rich, water
 Dyno Nobel representative. resistant mixtures of TITAN 9000 emulsion and ANFO. As the emulsion content of the blend increases, the • Sensitisation - TITAN 9000 matrix blends containing
 water resistance properties of the product also increase. 60% or more emulsion must be sensitised as the product
 Gassed blends are pumped from the MPU through a is delivered in the blasthole. Incorrect sensitisation of
 loading hose to the bottom of wet blastholes. In some gassed blends may lead to poor explosive performance
 applications gassed product loaded via the auger may and the formation of excessive post blast fume (NOx). be available with delivery using specialised MPUs.

HAZARDOUS SHIPPING DESCRIPTION

Explosive, Blasting, Type E, 1.1D, UN0241

PROPERTIES

TITAN 9000 BLENDS T9020 T9030 T9040 T9050G f T9060G T9070G T9000G

Emulsion % 20 30 40 50 60 70 100

Cup Density a, b (g/cc) Avg 0.98 1.10 1.26 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15

Energy c (MJ/kg) 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.7

Relative Weight Strength d 95 92 89 86 84 81 73

Relative Bulk Strength d
 113 123 137 121 118 114 102

Minimum Diameter (mm) 102 102 127 102 89 76 76

Velocity of Detonation (m/s) e
 3400 - 5600
 a For gassed products this is the nominal open cup density. For HANFO products this an average product density dependent on density of AN used.
 b Average in-hole density may be higher under actual loading conditions, for design purposes refer to the product gassing tables.
 c All Dyno Nobel energy and gas volume values are calculated using PRODET™ the computer code developed by Dyno Nobel for its exclusive use.
 Other computer codes may give different values.
 d For calculation of Relative Weight Strength (RWS) and Relative Bulk Strength (RBS); ANFO density of 0.82g/cm3 and energy of 3.7 MJ/kg was used.
 e The values stated are typical for the product in various hole diameters, densities and ground. The Velocity of Detonation (VoD) is dependent upon
 many factors, including: the initiation system used, product density, blasthole diameter and confinement, material strength, and ground conditions.
 f T9050 has reduced sensitivity, and use of gassed product is recommended (may not be required for depths <11m). Please consult your Dyno Nobel
 representative to check delivery options available at your location.

Product Disclaimer: Please see final page

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

TITAN® 9000
Heavy and Gassed Emulsion Blends

PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE SAFE HANDLING, TRANSPORTATION, &
• The Product Blend Selection Table should be used to STORAGE
 determine available product types to suit the blasthole • First Aid - You can find detailed first aid information on
 conditions. the relevant Dyno Nobel Safety Data Sheet. Refer to
• TITAN 9000 matrix blends may be slept for a maximum www.dynonobel.com.au for more information if
 of 21 days. In challenging blast hole conditions, such as required. high dynamic water exposure, reduction of sleep times • Safety - All explosives are classified as dangerous goods
 should be considered. and may cause personal injury and damage to property
• Where increased risk of post blast fume is evident, a risk if used incorrectly. assessment considering ground type & blasting • Transportation & Storage - All explosives must be
 conditions is recommended, and specific product & use handled, transported & stored in accordance with
 conditions may apply. relevant regulations. TITAN 9000 emulsion matrix has a
• Alternate specialised fume product, Titan 9000xero®, recommended shelf life of three (3) months when
 may also be considered for softer ground and reduced transported & stored under ideal conditions. If storage
 weight and bulk strength blasting requirements.

ended shelf life of three (3) months when
 may also be considered for softer ground and reduced transported & stored under ideal conditions. If storage
 weight and bulk strength blasting requirements. For for longer duration is required, please consult your local
 assistance with product selection for high fume risk Dyno Nobel representative to evaluate product quality. areas, contact your Dyno Nobel representative. Stock should be rotated such that older product is used
 first.

PRODUCT BLEND SELECTION TABLE

BLAST HOLE CONDITIONS T9020 T9030 T9040 T9050G f T9060G T9070G T9000G

DRY a Yes
 b
 Delivery Method Auger A/P Pump
 c
 DEWATERED Yes
 Not Suitable
 b
 Delivery Method Auger A/P Pump

WET d Yes
 Not Suitable
 Delivery Method b Pump

DYNAMIC e Yes
 Not Suitable
 Delivery Method b Pump
 a. Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls.
 b. A = Auger, P = Pump.
 c. A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water.
 d. A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water or a recharge rate of <1m in 30mins.
 e. Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of >1m in 30mins. If the level of dynamic water is such that product damage is suspected or observed,
 the recommended sleep time should be reduced.
 f. T9050 has reduced sensitivity, and use of gassed product is recommended (may not be required for depths <11m). Please consult your Dyno Nobel
 representative to check delivery options available at your location.
 Product sensitisation recommendations and gassing tables are shown on the following pages, with instructions for use of tables on the final page.

Product Disclaimer: Please see final page

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

TITAN® 9000
Heavy and Gassed Emulsion Blends

TITAN 9050G BLEND DENSITY g/cm3

DEPTH
 product AVERAGE TOE AVERAGE TOE AVERAGE TOE AVERAGE TOE AVERAGE TOE
 charge in hole of hole in hole of hole in hole of hole in hole of hole
 in hole of hole
 length 1
 (m) Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density

OPEN
 CUP
 1.10 1.15 1.20 1.25 1.30
 1 1.12 1.13 1.16 1.18 1.21 1.22 1.26 1.27 1.31 1.31
 2 1.13 1.16 1.18 1.20 1.22 1.24 1.27 1.28 1.31 1.33
 3 1.14 1.18 1.19 1.22 1.23 1.26 1.27 1.30 1.32 1.33
 4 1.15 1.20 1.20 1.24 1.24 1.27 1.28 1.31 1.32 1.34
 5 1.16 1.22 1.21 1.25 1.25 1.28 1.29 1.32 1.33 1.35
 6 1.17 1.23 1.21 1.26 1.25 1.29 1.29 1.32 1.33 1.35
 7 1.18 1.24 1.22 1.27 1.26 1.30 1.30 1.33 1.33 1.36
 8 1.19 1.25 1.23 1.28 1.27 1.31 1.30 1.34 1.34 1.36
 9 1.20 1.27 1.23 1.29 1.27 1.32 1.31 1.34 1.34 1.37
 10 1.20 1.27 1.24 1.30 1.28 1.32 1.31 1.35 1.34 1.37
 11 1.21 1.28 1.25 1.31 1.28 1.33 1.31 1.35 1.35 1.37
 12 1.22 1.29 1.25 1.31 1.28 1.33 1.32 1.36 1.35 1.38
 13 1.22 1.30 1.26 1.32 1.29 1.34 1.32 1.36 1.35 1.38
 14 1.23 1.30 1.26 1.32 1.29 1.34 1.32 1.36 1.35 1.38
 15 1.23 1.31 1.26 1.33 1.29 1.35 1.32 1.36
 16 1.24 1.31 1.27 1.33 1.30 1.35 1.33 1.37
 17 1.24 1.32 1.27 1.34 1.30 1.35 1.33 1.37
 18 1.25 1.32 1.28 1.34 1.30 1.36 1.33 1.37
 19 1.25 1.33 1.28 1.34 1.31 1.36 1.33 1.37
 20 1.25 1.33 1.28 1.35 1.31 1.36 1.34 1.38
 22 1.26 1.34 1.29 1.35 1.31 1.36 1.34 1.38
 24 1.27 1.34 1.29 1.36 1.32 1.37
 26 1.27 1.35 1.30 1.36 1.32 1.37
 28 1.28 1.35 1.30 1.36 1.33 1.38
 30 1.28 1.36 1.31 1.37 1.33 1.38
 32 1.29 1.36 1.31 1.37 1.33 1.38
 34 1.29 1.36 1.31 1.37
 36 1.30 1.37 1.32 1.37
 38 1.30 1.37 1.32 1.38
 40 1.30 1.37 1.32 1.38
 42 1.31 1.37 1.33 1.38
 44 1.31 1.37
 46 1.31 1.38
 48 1.31 1.38
 50 1.32 1.38

Product Disclaimer: Please see final page

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

TITAN® 9000
Heavy and Gassed Emulsion Blends

TITAN 9060G BLEND DENSITY g/cm3

DEPTH
 product AVERAGE TOE AVERAGE TOE AVERAGE TOE AVERAGE TOE AVERAGE TOE AVERAGE TOE AVERAGE TOE AVERAGE TOE
 charge in hole of hole in hole of hole in hole of hole in hole of hole in hole of hole in hole of hole in hole of hole in hole of hole
 1
 length
 (m) Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density

OPEN
 CUP
 0.90 0.95 1.00 1.05 1.10 1.15 1.20 1.25
 1 0.92 0.94 0.97 0.99 1.02 1.04 1.07 1.08 1.11 1.13 1.16 1.18 1.21 1.22 1.26 1.27
 2 0.94 0.98 0.99 1.02 1.03 1.07 1.08 1.11 1.13 1.16 1.17 1.20 1.22 1.24 1.27 1.28
 3 0.96 1.01 1.00 1.05 1.05 1.09 1.10 1.14 1.14 1.18 1.18 1.22 1.23 1.25 1.27 1.29
 4 0.97 1.04 1.02 1.08 1.06 1.12 1.11 1.16 1.15 1.19 1.19 1.23 1.24 1.27 1.28 1.30
 5 0.99 1.06 1.03 1.10 1.08 1.14 1.12 1.18 1.16 1.21 1.20 1.25 1.24 1.28 1.28 1.31
 6 1.00 1.09 1.05 1.12 1.09 1.16 1.13 1.19 1.17 1.22 1.21 1.26 1.25 1.29 1.29 1.32
 7 1.02 1.11 1.06 1.14 1.10 1.17 1.14 1.21 1.18 1.24 1.22 1.27 1.26 1.30 1.29 1.32
 8 1.03 1.12 1.07 1.16 1.11 1.19 1.15 1.22 1.19 1.25 1.22 1.28 1.26 1.30 1.30 1.33
 9 1.04 1.14 1.08 1.17 1.12 1.20 1.16 1.23 1.19 1.26 1.23 1.28 1.27 1.31 1.30 1.33
 10 1.05 1.16 1.09 1.18 1.13 1.21 1.16 1.24 1.20 1.27 1.24 1.29 1.27 1.32 1.30 1.34
 11 1.06 1.17 1.10 1.20 1.13 1.22 1.17 1.25 1.21 1.27 1.24 1.30 1.27 1.32 1.31 1.34
 12 1.07 1.18 1.11 1.21 1.14 1.23 1.18 1.26 1.21 1.28 1.25 1.30 1.28 1.32 1.31 1.35
 13 1.08 1.19 1.11 1.22 1.15 1.24 1.18 1.26 1.22 1.29 1.25 1.31 1.28 1.33 1.31 1.35
 14 1.09 1.20 1.12 1.23 1.16 1.25 1.19 1.27 1.22 1.29 1.25 1.31 1.29 1.33 1.32 1.35
 15 1.09 1.21 1.13 1.23 1.16 1.26 1.19 1.28 1.23 1.30 1.26 1.32 1.29 1.34 1.32 1.35
 16 1.10 1.22 1.14 1.24 1.17 1.26 1.20 1.28 1.23 1.30 1.26 1.32 1.29 1.34 1.32 1.36
 17 1.11 1.23 1.14 1.25 1.17 1.27 1.21 1.29 1.24 1.31 1.27 1.32 1.29 1.34 1.32 1.36
 18 1.11 1.24 1.15 1.26 1.18 1.27 1.21 1.29 1.24 1.31 1.27 1.33 1.30 1.34 1.32 1.36
 19 1.12 1.24 1.15 1.26 1.18 1.28 1.21 1.30 1.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

TITAN® 9000
Heavy and Gassed Emulsion Blends

TITAN 9070G BLEND DENSITY g/cm3

DEPTH
 product AVERAGE TOE AVERAGE TOE AVERAGE TOE AVERAGE TOE AVERAGE TOE AVERAGE TOE AVERAGE TOE AVERAGE TOE
 charge in hole of hole in hole of hole in hole of hole in hole of hole in hole of hole in hole of hole in hole of hole in hole of hole
 1
 length
 (m) Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density Density

OPEN
 CUP
 0.90 0.95 1.00 1.05 1.10 1.15 1.20 1.25
 1 0.92 0.94 0.97 0.99 1.02 1.03 1.07 1.08 1.11 1.13 1.16 1.17 1.21 1.22 1.26 1.27
 2 0.94 0.97 0.99 1.02 1.03 1.07 1.08 1.11 1.13 1.15 1.17 1.19 1.22 1.24 1.26 1.28
 3 0.96 1.01 1.00 1.05 1.05 1.09 1.09 1.13 1.14 1.17 1.18 1.21 1.23 1.25 1.27 1.29
 4 0.97 1.03 1.02 1.07 1.06 1.11 1.11 1.15 1.15 1.19 1.19 1.23 1.23 1.26 1.28 1.30
 5 0.99 1.06 1.03 1.10 1.07 1.13 1.12 1.17 1.16 1.21 1.20 1.24 1.24 1.27 1.28 1.31
 6 1.00 1.08 1.04 1.12 1.08 1.15 1.13 1.19 1.17 1.22 1.21 1.25 1.25 1.28 1.29 1.31
 7 1.01 1.10 1.05 1.13 1.09 1.17 1.14 1.20 1.17 1.23 1.21 1.26 1.25 1.29 1.29 1.32
 8 1.02 1.12 1.06 1.15 1.10 1.18 1.14 1.21 1.18 1.24 1.22 1.27 1.26 1.30 1.29 1.32
 9 1.03 1.13 1.07 1.16 1.11 1.19 1.15 1.22 1.19 1.25 1.23 1.28 1.26 1.30 1.30 1.33
 10 1.04 1.15 1.08 1.18 1.12 1.20 1.16 1.23 1.20 1.26 1.23 1.28 1.27 1.31 1.30 1.33
 11 1.05 1.16 1.09 1.19 1.13 1.21 1.17 1.24 1.20 1.26 1.24 1.29 1.27 1.31 1.30 1.33
 12 1.06 1.17 1.10 1.20 1.14 1.22 1.17 1.25 1.21 1.27 1.24 1.29 1.27 1.32 1.30 1.34
 13 1.07 1.18 1.11 1.21 1.14 1.23 1.18 1.26 1.21 1.28 1.24 1.30 1.28 1.32 1.31 1.34
 14 1.08 1.19 1.12 1.22 1.15 1.24 1.18 1.26 1.22 1.28 1.25 1.30 1.28 1.32 1.31 1.34
 15 1.09 1.20 1.12 1.23 1.16 1.25 1.19 1.27 1.22 1.29 1.25 1.31 1.28 1.33 1.31 1.34
 16 1.09 1.21 1.13 1.23 1.16 1.25 1.19 1.27 1.22 1.29 1.26 1.31 1.28 1.33 1.31 1.35
 17 1.10 1.22 1.13 1.24 1.17 1.26 1.20 1.28 1.23 1.30 1.26 1.31 1.29 1.33 1.32 1.35
 18 1.11 1.23 1.14 1.25 1.17 1.26 1.20 1.28 1.23 1.30 1.26 1.32 1.29 1.33 1.32 1.35
 19 1.11 1.23 1.15 1.25 1.18 1.27 1.21 1.29 1.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

TITAN® 9000
Heavy and Gassed Emulsion Blends

PRODUCT GASSING TABLES
USE OF TABLES
 6. For depths that are not listed, Dyno Nobel
1. The left-hand column in all tables (DEPTH) indicates
 recommends rounding up to the next highest depth
 the height of the product column under dry or
 e.g. a 25m deep hole should be rounded to 26m and
 dewatered hole conditions. Where water is present,
 corresponding densities applied. the height of water above the explosive column should
 be included to calculate depth. 7. Blast design should be based on average in-hole
 density, whilst blasthole loading requires the MPU
2. Emulsion explosives behave as liquids when subjected
 operator to achieve the associated open cup density
 to gravitational stress in a vertical blasthole, resulting
 applicable for the depth of the explosive charge length
 in a pressure gradient in the explosive column to be
 to be loaded. established. The higher the explosive column in the
 blasthole, the higher the internal pressure at the 8. The gassing reaction takes 30-40 minutes to achieve
 bottom of the column, and the larger the quantity of the desired open cup density at 20°C. It is necessary to
 gassing chemicals needed to provide sensitisation. allow at least this time to elapse following completion
 of loading and before stemming the charged
3. The open cup density is a measure of the level of
 blasthole.

ls needed to provide sensitisation. allow at least this time to elapse following completion
 of loading and before stemming the charged
3. The open cup density is a measure of the level of
 blasthole. A longer period should be allowed at lower
 sensitisation of the product, whereby increasing the
 temperatures. sensitisation of the product results in decreasing the
 density. It is necessary to choose a suitable open cup 9. The density values are calculated using a laboratory
 density to ensure the density of the explosive at the mathematical model validated using a specially
 bottom of the blasthole (ie TOE) is less than the critical designed fit-for-purpose pressure-volume apparatus
 density. Inappropriate sensitisation may lead to poor as well as in-field testing. detonation, fragmentation, and generation of
 excessive post blast fume. Shaded areas indicate 10. Titan emulsion blends with 50% emulsion, eg T9050G,
 where critical density is reached or exceeded. may have reduced sensitivity in some mining
 conditions when loaded at depths of greater than
4. To determine the required open cup density for an 50m. It is recommended to contact your Dyno Nobel
 explosive column of 40m (for example), find 40m in representative to determine product suitability for site
 the DEPTH column. Moving to the right, read the loading conditions.

ontact your Dyno Nobel
 explosive column of 40m (for example), find 40m in representative to determine product suitability for site
 the DEPTH column. Moving to the right, read the loading conditions. density options available directly under the
 corresponding open cup density row. For example, 11. For the use of bulk products at depths and densities
 T9050G, at 40m indicates a maximum open cup outside of the standard ranges provided, contact your
 density of 1.15g/cm3 is suitable, therefore sufficient Dyno Nobel representative. gassing chemicals should be added to the gassed 12. The gassing density loading tables have been
 explosive blend during delivery so that an open cup designed to calculate the ideal product loading
 density of at least 1.15g/cm3 or lower is achieved. This recommendations to suit the majority of mining
 level of gassing chemicals will ensure that the density conditions. In some limited cases, successful loading
 at the bottom of the column will be below the critical and blasting outside these parameters may be
 density, and the column will detonate at full order suitable and will require consultation with a Dyno
 upon initiation. Nobel technical representative to determine specific
5. To determine the approximate average in-hole density product and loading requirements. in an explosive column of 40m (for example), find 40m
 in the DEPTH column.

presentative to determine specific
5. To determine the approximate average in-hole density product and loading requirements. in an explosive column of 40m (for example), find 40m
 in the DEPTH column. Moving to the right, read off the
 density in the shaded column, for example T9050G
 with an open cup density of 1.10g/cm3 has an
 AVERAGE in hole density of 1.30g/cm3.

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 for Brochures and Case Studies related to this product. 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
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(including without limitation any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any other warranty). 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 risk, liability and responsibility for any loss, damage, expense or cost resulting from such use.

vice and determine the safe conditions for use of the products referred to herein
and the user assumes risk, liability and responsibility for any loss, damage, expense or cost resulting from such use. Under no circumstances
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