SADC, South Africa, West Africa
Updated: August 27, 2023
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Product
Bulk Emulsion
Explosive
Straight
Surface
Product Description
Innovex Optima is an optimized bulk pumped booster-sensitive gassed emulsion for energy and economy balance. Innovex Optima dual salt emulsion, formulated with diesel oil and additional fuels.
Application
Innovex Optima is designed for blasting applications in open pit mines, quarries, and construction with wet or dry holes that call for an effective yet cost-efficient explosive. It is not for use in the presence of unprotected sulphide reactive ground or elevated ground temperatures.
Primary Benefits
Innovex Optima may be loaded at varying densities to achieve energies that optimize fragmentation distribution and influence mine to mill productivity. Innovex Optima may also be beneficial in blasts designed to manage highwall and final wall integrity. The Innovex Optima dual salt formulation is a product demonstrated to generate very low levels of post blast NOx fume.
Technical Properties
Velocity of Detonation, Relative Weight and Bulk Strengths calculated using the IPX code for average in-hole densities 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.
Bulk and Volumetric Energies measurements made by underwater bubble energy tests at UTEC labs.
Guidelines for Use
Priming and Initiation
Innovex Optima is compatible with most non-electric and electronic detonator systems.
Use of detonating cord with Innovex Optima may influence blast outcomes.
Blasthole Charge Length, Hole Diameter and Density Relationships
Maximum hole depth depends on product selection, hole diameter, product densities, critical void space and the presence of water. Please contact a BME Technical Representative for additional guidance and site specific calculations using BME’s DensDepth program.
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
This product is not formulated 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
The recommended maximum sleep time is 21 days. Sleep time is dependent on factors such as hole diameter, density, ground water conditions and initiation system. If the application requires longer in-hole sleep time, please consult with a BME Technical Representative for guidance.
Handling and Storage
The storage life for Innovex Optima base emulsion is typically up to 6 months under good storage conditions. Please consult with a BME Technical Representative for site specific storage life guidance.
UN Classification for Transportation and Storage
Product Classification of System Components
Authorised Name: INNOVEX OPTIMA - Base Emulsion
Correct Shipping Name: AMMONIUM NITRATE EMULSION
Classification: 5.1
UN Number: 3375
Authorised Name: INNOVEX Sensitizing Agent
Correct Shipping Name: NITRITES, INORGANIC, AQUEOUS SOLUTION, N.O.S.
Classification: 5.1
UN Number: 3219
Product Classification of Finished Sensitized Explosive Product
Authorised Name: INNOVEX OPTIMA
Correct Shipping Name: EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING
Classification: 1.1D
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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