ANFO – Ammoblast
ANFO explosives are supplied either in cartridge or bulk form and are suitable for use in dry borehole conditions.
Ammoblast is an oxygen balanced, free flowing mixture of ammonium nitrate prills and fuel oil. The lack of water resistance and low bulk strength of ANFO have to be recognised when designing blasts using these product.
Bulk ANFO may be delivered in a variety of approved containers and weights. Standard packaging available in the UK;
Ammoblast – 25Kg bags, 1 bag per box.
Other sizes and weights are available on request.
| Product and Company Identification | |
|---|---|
| Product Identifier | AMMOBLAST ANFO |
| Use of the Product | The product is an explosive used as a column charge in blasting and similar explosive usage. |
| Manufacturer / Supplier | EPC-UK EXPLOSIVES |
| Address | ROUGH CLOSE WORKS CARNFIELD HILL SOUTH NORMANTON ALFRETON DERBYSHIRE, DE55 2BE |
| Telephone Number | 01773 832253 |
| Contact e-mail | info@epc-groupe.co.uk |
| Emergency Telephone Number | 01773 832253 |
| Product Specification | |
|---|---|
| Product Type | ANFO |
| Product Name | Ammoblast |
| Weight Strength (% ANFO) | 100 |
| Bulk Strength (% ANFO) | 100 |
| Density (g/ml) | 0.8 |
| VOD (m/s) | 3000-4000 |
| Gas Volume (l/kg) | 970 |
| CO2 Volume (l/kg) | 85 |
| Water Resistance | Poor |
| Fume Characteristics | Fair |
| Detonator Sensitive | No |
| Temperature Range (use) oC | -20/+40 |
| Shelf Life | 1 year |
| UN Number | UN0082 |
| UN Description | Explosive, Blasting, Type B |
| UN Class/Compatibility Group | 1.1D |
| CE Mark | ENB/B/0063/12 |
 | *may depend on loading method |
| Packaging Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product Packaging | Polythene film | Polythene bag in box |
| Cartridge Diameter (mm) | 85 | Bulk |
| Cartridge Length (mm) | 570 | Bulk |
| Cartridge Weight (kg) | 2.5 | 25 |
| Cartridges/box | 10 | 1 bag/box |
| Box Weight (kg) | 25 | 25 |