Innovex RG Emulsion

SADC, South Africa, Zambia

Updated: May 4, 2022

Acidic Ground, Reactive Ground

Product

Bulk Emulsion

Reactive Ground, Straight

Surface

Product Description

Innovex RG is a bulk pumped booster-sensitive gassed emulsion. Innovex RG is a dual salt emulsion formulated with reprocessed oil and alternative fuels, plus additional inhibiting salts and agents to retard exothermic reaction in sulphide bearing ground.

Application

Innovex RG is designed for blasting applications in open pit mines, quarries, and construction with wet or dry holes. It is specifically formulated for use in the presence of sulphide reactive ground.

Primary Benefits

The Innovex RG multiple salt formulation, in conjunction with other qualified initiation products and site specific procedures, form a system proven to be safe and reliable for blasting in sulphide reactive ground. Innovex RG may also be qualified for use in ground with elevated temperatures on a site specific basis. Innovex RG is a product demonstrated to generate very low levels of post blast NOx fume.

Technical Properties

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Column 5	Column 6	Column 7
Property	Unit	Base Emulsion	Gas Sensitized Emulsion	Gas Sensitized Emulsion	Gas Sensitized Emulsion	Gas Sensitized Emulsion
Cup Density	g/cm³	1.46 to 1.50
Average In-Hole Density	g/cm³		1.10	1.15	1.20	1.25
Velocity of Detonation	m/sec		5011	5208	5398	5580
Relative Weight Strength	RWS		66	69	71	74
Relative Bulk Strength	RBS		91	99	107	115
Bulk Energy	cal/g				688
Volumetric Energy	cal/cm³				818
Minimum Hole Diameter	mm		64	64	64	64
Water Resistance			Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Velocity of Detonation, Relative Weight and Bulk Strengths calculated using the IPX code at a density of 1.20 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.

Bulk and Volumetric Energies measurements made by underwater bubble energy tests at UTEC labs.

Guidelines for Use

Priming and Initiation

Column 1	Column 2
Hole Diameter	Minimum Cast Booster Mass
64 mm to 127 mm	150 g
Greater than 127 mm	400 g

Innovex RG is compatible with most non-electric and electronic detonator systems.

Consult with a BME Technical Specialist for application of Innovex RG with compatible priming and initiation products in the ground conditions characterized by elevated heat above 70°C.

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 this temperature range please contact a BME Technical Representative for additional guidance.

Reactive Ground

This product is specifically 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 Specialist for additional guidance.

Sleep Time

The safe loading window and in hole sleep time for Innovex RG is site specific. The site specific sleep time is determined by isothermal reactive ground testing at a BME laboratory. It is also dependent on factors such as hole diameter, density, ground water conditions and initiation system. Please consult with a BME Technical Representative for guidance.

UN Classification for Transportation and Storage

Product Classification of System Components
Authorised Name: INNOVEX RG – Base Emulsion
Correct Shipping Name: AMMONIUM NITRATE EMULSION
Classification: 5.1
UN Number: 3375

Authorised Name: INNOVEX – Sensitizing Agent
Correct Shipping Name: NITRITES, ORGANIC, AQUEOUS SOLUTION, N.O.S.
Classification: 5.1
UN Number: 3219

Product Classification of Finished Sensitized Explosive Product
Authorised Name: INNOVEX RG
Correct Shipping Name: EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING
Classification: 1.1D
UN Number: 0241

Safe Use

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