SADC, South Africa
Updated: August 27, 2023
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Explosive
Aluminized, Detonator Sensitive, Reactive Ground, Wax Based
Mining
Underground
Product Description
Innopak Zinc is an aluminized high energy detonator sensitive film wrapped cartridged emulsion. Wax additive in the formulation makes for firm product with excellent handling, tamping and hole retention characteristics.
Application
Innopak Zink is a specialty product designed for shaft sinking and development blasting in underground hard rock mines. Innopak Zink may be used in dry or wet holes. With confirmation testing, Innopak Zink cartridges may be qualified for use in the presence of sulphide reactive ground.
Primary Benefits
Innopak Zink is a high energy detonator sensitive emulsion designed to blast hard ground and realize maximum fragmentation and round depth pull.
Innopak Zink is a dual salt emulsion demonstrated to generate very low levels of post blast fume and suitable for use in underground mines. Dual salt emulsions are also demonstrated to have extended magazine storage life under a variety of environmental conditions.
Technical Properties
Velocity of Detonation, Relative Weight and Bulk Strengths calculated using the IPX code at a density of 1.14 g/cm³ and a cut-off pressure of 100 MPa relative to ANFO at a density of 0.80 g/cm³.
Actual in field velocity of detonation will vary and is dependent on hole diameter and confinement.
Guidelines for Use
Priming and Initiation
Innopak Zink cartridges emulsions are compatible with most non-electric and electronic detonator systems and are reliably initiated with detonators assembled with high strength detonators (No. 8 strength or greater base charge).
Do not attempt to initiate Innopak Zink with No. 6 strength fuse caps.
Innopak Zink cartridges emulsions are reliably initiated with 10 gram detonating cord or greater core load.
Innopak products are detonator sensitive down to an internal temperature of -20°C
Do not use Innopak products to prime bulk loaded heavy ANFOs or emulsion blends.
Consult with a BME Technical Representative for additional priming and initiation guidance.
Blasthole Charge Length, Hole Diameter and Density Relationships
Maximum hole depth depends on product selection, hole diameter, product densities, and the presence of water. Please contact a BME Technical Representative for additional guidance.
Ground Temperature
This product may be used in ground temperatures from 0° to a maximum of 70°C. If the application requires use outside of this temperature range please contact a BME Technical Representative for additional guidance.
Reactive Ground
Innopak Zink is chemically inhibited and with lab ground testing confirmation may be qualified for use in reactive ground. Reactive ground is typically characterised by the presence of sulphide mineralization. If the application requires use in known reactive ground, or in untested sulphide bearing ground, please contact a BME Technical Representative for additional guidance.
Sleep Time
In non-reactive ground the recommended maximum in-hole sleep time is 14 days. In reactive ground the sleep time is determined by lab reactive ground testing. Sleep time is dependent on factors such as packaging integrity, ground water conditions, and initiation system. If the application requires longer in-hole sleep time and/or use in reactive ground, please consult with a BME Technical Representative for guidance.
Handling and Storage
Innopak products must be stored in an approved Class 1.1 D magazine with adequate ventilation.
Innopak products are best stored at temperatures above –20°C.
Innopak products typically have a minimum shelf life of 1-year under correct storage conditions.
Please consult with a BME Technical Representative for additional guidance.
Packaging
Innopak detonator sensitive emulsions are packaged in robust coloured PMP film cartridges. Innopak cartridges are packed in 25 kg fibreboard cases. Case cartridge count is based on a nominal product density of 1.14 g/cm³.
UN Classification for Transportation and Storage
Product Classification
Authorised Name: Innopak Zink
Correct Shipping Name: EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING, TYPE E
Classification: 1.1 D
UN Number: 0241
Safe Use
- Never fight explosive fires.
- Refer to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for first aid information.
- All explosives must be transported and stored in accordance to relevant regulations.
- All explosives are classified as dangerous goods and may cause damage to property, personal harm, or death, if not used correctly.
- Always keep products away from sources of heat, sparks, flame or hot surfaces and avoid mixing with combustibles or incompatible materials.
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