Primacord

PRIMACORD®
Detonating Cord
Product Description
PRIMACORD detonating cords are flexible linear explosives with a core of PETN explosive encased in a textile outer jacket. PRIMACORD detonating corddetonates along its entire length at a velocity of approximately 7,000 m/s (23,000 ft/s). PRIMACORD detonating cords are designed for use as trunklines and/or downlines in various mining, quarryingand construction applications.
Application Recommendations
• ALWAYS cut detonating cord with a sharp, non-sparking knife.
• NEVER attempt to cut detonating cords by abrasion or with a blow from asharp or blunt object.
• ALWAYS use square knots to extend/join detonating cords that will propagate self-to-self. When connecting downlines to trunklines, always use a clove hitch knot and keepincoming and outgoing cords at right angles to avoid possibility of cut-offs.
• NEVER join PRIMACORD 1, 2 and 3 together with knots because it will not propagate self-to-self.
• ALWAYS use a detonatingcord product, such as PRIMACORD 4Y or 4R or detonating cord with a greater explosive coreload as a trunkline to initiate PRIMACORD 1, 2 or 3.
Hazardous Shipping Description
Cord, Detonating, 1.1D, UN0065, II EX 1992020035
MSDS
#1126
I-23-04-14-11
See Product Disclaimer on page 2.
• ALWAYS use a double wrap clove hitch knot to connect PRIMACORD 1, 2 and 3 detonating cord to the trunkline cord.• NEVER allow trunklines and/or downlines to cross.
• Minimum recommended initiating detonator is a No. 8 strength.
• Minimum recommended cord initiator is a 3.6 g/m (18 gr/ft) detonating cord,such as PRIMACORD 4Y or 4R, or another detonating cord with an equal or greater explosive coreload.
Transportation, Storage and Handling
• PRIMACORD must be transported, stored, handled and used inconformity with all federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
• For maximum shelf life (5 years), PRIMACORD must be stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated magazine. Explosive...