ANFO

It is a mechanical mixture of ammonium nitrate and fuel oil and a low-density explosive of relatively high weight strength. The CSFMC is producing two types of ANFO, one is cap sensitive (exclusively produced by CSFMC and the other is booster sensitive. The cap sensitive product is specially designed for rock blasting to eliminate the risk of mis ring.

Detail

Specification

Appearance

O-white & light Gray Color in the form of prills/powder

Density

0.8 0.90 g/cm3
1.0 1.10 g/cm3

VOD

2000 - 3000 meter/sec.

Sensitivity

Booster & Cap No. 8 sensitive.

Shelf Life

6 months.

Gas Volume

880 Lit./Kg

Packing

25kg sacks & polyethene tube.

Storage

Store in dry and well-ventilated conditions.