Water Gel Explosive

The ingredients of Water Gel explosives are based on solution of nitrates with 10 to 15% water. It is essentially thickened aqueous solution of oxidizer and fuel. The salt is dispersed, additionally oxidized and then sensitizers are added. Water Gel explosive is in the form of fluid, pumpable and essentially miscible with water. These are in the form of chemically cross-linked material of dough like consistency feature good water resistance and adjustable density. It is suitable for bench blasting, tunnel blasting & all types of mining. Water Gel is very safe explosives for handling, it is only detonate when initiate with no.8 cap.

Detail

Specification

Physical Appearance

Steel Gray Color, ne gel form, homogeneous mixture.

Density

1.2 1.35 g/cc

Lead Block Expansion

400ml

VOD

3500 5500 m/s

Water Resistance

Fair

Gap Sensitivity

50 80mm

Initiation Sensitivity

No.8 Cap.

Shelf Life

6 Months

Diameter/Size

25mm 120mm & as per customer's requirement.

Packing

25kg boxes, Film Tube

Storage

Store in dry and well-ventilated conditions.