Innovex 208 SS

Updated: October 21, 2024

Product Description

Innovex 208 SS is a bulk pumped booster-sensitive gassed single salt emulsion blend comprised of Innovex 100 SS plus unoiled Ammonium Nitrate (AN) porous prills.

Application

Innovex emulsion blends are designed for blasting applications in open pit mines, quarries, and construction with dry holes or wet holes. It is not for use in the presence of unprotected sulphide reactive ground or in elevated ground temperatures.

Primary Benefits

Innovex emulsion blends may be loaded at varying densities to achieve energies that optimize fragmentation distribution and influence mine to mill productivity.

Technical Properties

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

Property Unit Gas Sensitized Emulsion
Target ANFO Content % 20 20 20
Average In-Hole Density g/cm³ 1.15 1.2 1.25
Velocity of Detonation m/sec 6170 6395 6610
Relative Weight Strength RWS 93 99 102
Relative Bulk Strength RBS 133 148 160
Minimum Hole Diameter mm 102 102 102
Water Resistance Excellent Excellent Excellent

Guidelines For Use

Priming and Initiation

Innovex 208 SS is compatible with most non-electric and electronic detonator systems.

Use of detonating cord with Innovex 208 SS may influence blast outcomes.

Hole Diameter Min Cast Booster Mass
Greater than 102 mm 400 g

Blasthole Charge Length Hole Diameter 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.

Storage

The storage life for Innovex 100 SS base emulsion to make Innovex emulsion blends are 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 Transport and Storage

Product Classification of System Components
Authorised Name: Innovex 100 SS – Base Emulsion
Correct Shipping Name: AMMONIUM NITRATE EMULSION
Classification: 5.1
UN Number: 3375

Authorised Name: Porous Granular Ammonium Nitrate
Correct Shipping Name: AMMONIUM NITRATE
Classification: 5.1
UN Number: 1942

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 208 SS
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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