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

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
FIRELINE ® 17/80 RDX LS
Oil Field Detonating Cord

SDS
 Nylon
 Properties #1121 Jacket
 Explosive Core Load 17 g/m (80 gr/ft) nominal LS
 Braid
 15 g/m (72 gr/ft) minimum
 RDX
 Detonation Velocity 7000 m/s (22,970 ft/s) nominal
 6800m/s (23,310 ft/s) minimum
 Shrinkage 1% maximum @ 163°C (325°F) in 24 hrs
 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
 FIRELINE 17/80 RDX LS is designed for tubing or wireline conveyed perforating
 Jacket Thickness 0.20 mm (0.008 in) nominal systems (reference graph below_ where explosive component interfaces may be
 Dimensions 5.33 mm (0.210 in) nominal affected. This product has also been successfully deployed in exposed “downhole”

+0.20 mm (0.008 in) service applications within RDX operating ranges.w
 Lap Joint Sensitive Yes
 Temperature Range
 Product Code A578010 The temperatures listed are maximum values. DO NOT EXCEED.
 Cord Components RDX explosive core (dyed pink)
 Shrink resistant braid (yellow/gold)
 Nylon jacket (black) 177 (350)
 177
 149 (300) (350) 163
 154
 • Temperature resistance is based upon the manufacturer’s laboratory (325) 149
 (310)
 (300)
 tests in air, at ambient pressure only. 121 (250)

• Shrinkage is defined as the overall decrease in length. 107
 90 (200) 102
 (225) 96
 • Velocity was tested unconfined, at ambient pressure, and after (215)
 (205)
 “cool down.” 66 (150)

38 (100)

10 (50)
 Hazardous Shipping Description
 Cord, Detonating, 1.1D, UN 0065 II EX 1992020035 0
 1 Hr 24 Hr 48 Hr 100 Hr 200 Hr 300 Hr 400 Hr
 Alternative packaging: FIREPAK® 1.4D air cargo shipping contaners
 Product Code A578015
 Cord, Detona

ord with a sharp knife. X-Ray services are also available for high profile applications requiring an extra level
 • NEVER attempt to cut FIRELINE 17/80 RDX LS detonating cord with a blow of assurance. Product Code: A578011
 from a sharp or blunt object,such as an axe, pipe wrench, or rock. • NEVER saw FIRELINE 17/80 RDX LS detonating cord; it may explode and kill For 1.1D Detonating Cord marked every meter, use Product Code A570010BZ
 or injure. For 1.4D Detonating Cord marked every meter, use Product Code A570015BZ
 • NEVER cut detonating cord with devices that produce metal-to-metal contact,
 such as scissors, wire cutters, crimpers or similar instruments.

1395
 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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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
 FIRELINE ® 17/80 RDX LS Packaging
 Oil Field Detonating Cord Gross Net Explosive Length/
 Weight Weight Weight Spools/ Spool*
 Package
 Transportation, Storage and Handling Case
 • For maximum shelf-life, detonating cord must be stored in cool, dry, well-ventilated kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs m ft
 magazines. Explosives inventory should be rotated. Use older inventory first. Fiberboard
 5.1 11.2 4.9 10.7 2.6 5.7 1 152 500
 Recommended shelf life, under proper storage conditions, is ten (10 years from box
 date of manufacture. Airpack
 • FIRELINE 17/80 RDX LS detonating cords must be transported, stored, handled 18.1 39.8 4.9 10.7 2.6 5.7 1 152 500
 box
 and used in conformity with all federal, state, provincial and local laws and
 regulations. • Weights represent nominal values. * +2%; 152m spools may contain as many as 3 pieces, totally 152 m, with a minimum
 splice/piece length of 8 m (25 ft). Application Recommendations
 • This product is not recommended for exposure to well bore fluids. • NEVER use FIRELINE 17/80 RDX LS in exposed well bore conditions. • ALWAYS cut FIRELINE 17/80 RDX LS detonating cord with a sharp knife. X-Ray services are also available for high profile applications requiring an extra level
 • NEVER attempt to cut FIRELINE 17/80 RDX LS detonating cord with a blow of assurance.

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