Authorised Nitroglycerine Explosives
EPC-UK supply a nitroglycerine based explosive in a range of diameters suitable for use in the civil engineering, demolition, tunnelling and quarrying industries. The product currently supplied is Perunit E.
Nitroglycerine explosives generally have good water resistant characteristics, depending on their application and exposure to water.
Reliable initiation can be provided with standard detonating cord, electric, non-electric or electronic detonators.
As a group, the nitroglycerine explosives are one of the most sensitive commercial products used today (excluding detonators).
| Product and Company Identification | |
|---|---|
| Product Identifier | Product name: PERUNIT E – underground explosive. |
| Use of the Product | Explosive for blasting operations. Do not use for other purposes. |
| 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 | Authorised Nitroglycerine |
| Product Name | Perunit E |
| Weight Strength (% ANFO) | 108 |
| Bulk Strength (% ANFO) | 176 |
| Density (g/ml) | 1.30 |
| VOD (m/s) | 6000 |
| Gas Volume (l/kg) | 858 |
| Water Resistance | Very Good |
| Detonator Sensitive | Yes (0.6g PETN or Equivalent) |
| Temperature Range (use) oC | -15/+50 |
| Shelf Life | 9 months |
| UN Number | UN0081 |
| UN Description | Explosives Blasting, Type A |
| UN Class/Compatibility Group | 1.1D |
| CE Mark | 0589.EXP.0556/07 |
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| Packaging Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product Packaging | Waxed Paper | |
| Cartridge Diameter (mm) | 28 | 38 |
| Cartridge Length (mm) | 220 | 320 |
| Cartridge Weight (kg) | 0.2 | |
| Cartridges/box (kg) | 125 | 78 |