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

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 (325) 149 “cool down.”
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 Hazardous Shipping Description
 90 (200)
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 102 Cord, Detonating, 1.1D, UN 0065 EX 1992020035
 (225) 96
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 Alternative packaging: FIREPAK® 1.4D air cargo shipping containers
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 Cord, Detonating, 1.4D UN 0289 EX 1995050048
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See Product Disclaimer on page 2.

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Technical
 Information
8/40 RDX LS
Oil Field Detonating Cord
 Properties SDS
 #1121

Explosive Core Load 8.6 g/m (40 gr/ft) nominal
 6.4 g/m (34 gr/ft) minimum
 Nylon Detonation Velocity 6800 m/s (22,304 ft/s) nominal
 Jacket 6400 m/s (20,992 ft/s) minimum
 LS Shrinkage 1% maximum @ 163°C (325°F) in 24 hrs
 Braid Jacket Thickness 0.20 mm (0.008 in) nominal
 RDX
 Dimensions 4.34 mm (0.171 in) nominal
 +0.254 mm (0.010 in)
Product Description
 Lap Joint Sensitive Yes
dimensional FIRELINE) using “shrinkage resistant” construction components. It is Product Code A539010 = One (1) 500 ft spool per case
designed for use in “RTG” (retrievable tubing gun) perforating systems (1-11/16”, 2- A539030 = Two (2) 1000 ft spools per case
1/8”, 2-3/8”, 2-3/4”). Recommended for use in carrier-based systems operated within Cord Components RDX explosive core (dyed pink)
normal RDX operating ranges (see graph below).
 Shrink resistant braid (yellow/gold)
Temperature Range Nylon jacket (black)
The temperatures listed are maximum values. DO NOT EXCEED. • Temperature resistance is based upon the manufacturer’s laboratory
 tests in air, at ambient pressure only.
 177 (350)
 • Shrinkage
 Temperature in Degrees C (F)

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Technical
 Information
8/40 RDX LS
Transportation, Storage and Handling Packaging
• For maximum shelf-life, detonating cord must be stored in cool, dry, well-ventilated

Recommended shelf life, under proper storage conditions, is five (5) years from
 date of manufacture.
• FIRELINE 8/40 RDX LS detonating cords must be transported, stored, handled and
 used in conformity with all federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.

Application Recommendations
• .
• ALWAYS cut FIRELINE 8/40 RDX LS detonating cord with a sharp knife.
• NEVER attempt to cut FIRELINE detonating cord with a blow from a sharp or blunt
 object, such as an axe, pipe wrench, or rock. • Weights represent nominal values.
• NEVER saw FIRELINE 8/40 RDX LS detonating cord; it may explode and kill or injure. * All weights are approximate.
• NEVER cut detonating cord with devices that produce metal-to-metal contact, such ** + 2%; 152m spools may contain as many as 3 pieces, totally 152 m, with a minimum splice/piece
 as scissors, wire cutters, crimpers or similar instruments. length of 8 m (25 ft).

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Case Dimensions
 Fiberboard: 500 ft / case 26 x 26 x 14 cm / 10¼ x 10¼ x 5½ in
 2,000 ft / case 39 x 28 x 28 cm / 15½ x 11 x 11 in
 Airpack: 74.3 x 44.1 x 68.27 cm / 29.25 x 17.375 x 26.875 in

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

Dyno Nobel
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Phone 800-732-7534 Fax 801-328-6452 Web www.dynonobel.com