Technical Data Sheet

Fortis™ Extra System

Description Technical Properties

The Fortis™ Extra Bulk System of sensitised pumped Fortis™ Extra
emulsion blends has been specifically designed for wet hole Product
80 100
blasting applications. The Fortis™ Extra ranges of products 3 (1)
Density (g/cm ) 1.10 –1.25 1.10 –1.25
are the most energetic bulk emulsion explosive available
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today.
(2) Refer Average
Minimum Blasthole Diameter (mm) 64
In Hole Density
The Fortis™ Extra system complements the Orica Mining table below
Services Fortan™ Extra dry hole product range. Maximum Blasthole Depth (m) 50 50
Maximum Charge Length (m) 45 45
Application
Dry, wet or Dry, wet or
Fortis™ Extra has been specifically tailored for use in open Hole Type
dewatered dewatered
cut mining and is suitable of the most difficult blasting
Delivery System Pumped Pumped
situations. Fortis™ Extra can be used whenever wet blast
(3)
holes are encountered. It is not suitable for ground Typical VOD (km/s) 4.0 – 6.5 4.1 - 6.7
(4)
containing reactive sulphide. Relative Effective Energy (REE)
Relative Weight Strength (%) 105-115 104 - 114
The extra power and sensitivity of the Fortis™ Extra system Relative Bulk Strength (%) 152-188 143 - 178
will deliver performance above all other bulk emulsion (5)
CO2 Output (kg/t) 190-200 148 –158
products.
Sleep Time (d) 7 7
Key Benefits
• Fortis™ Extra is designed to give longer sleep time and Sleep-Time within Blastholes
superior reliable in dry and wet blastholes. The recommended maximum sleep time is 7 days. Sleep
• Fortis™ Extra is manufactured and delivered with time is dependent on factors such as hole diameter, density,
precise control at rates to match your productivity. ground water conditions and initiation system. Orica Mining
• The integrated product and delivery systems of the Services Technical Personnel should be consulted if special
Fortis™ Extra Bulk System ensures accuracy, conditions exist.
productivity and dependability of supply.
• Fortis™ Extra can be loaded at varying energies and Ground Temperature
densities to maximise fragmentation and heave to These products are available for use in ground temperatures
improve mine to mill productivity.
0 °C to a maximum of 55 °C. If your application req uires you
• Fortis™ Extra provides fully coupled explosive charges
to operate outside this temperature range please contact
to maximise blasting outcomes.
your local Orica Account Manager.
Recommendations for Use
Charging
Blasthole Charge Length
Fortis™ Extra is part of the range of bulk explosives
Fortis™ Extra is suitable for use in holes of up to 50 metres
delivered by Orica's Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMU™).
in length, depending on hole diameter, product density and
Fortis™ Extra is manufactured on the MMU™ and pumped
presence of water. Please contact Orica Technical Services
into blastholes on demand.
Personnel for further information.
The average in hole density of Fortis™ Extra can be varied
Priming and Initiation
to match your blasting application within the parameters
Blasthole Diameter Min. Primer Mass Recommended shown below. Select your blasthole depth and density and
Less than 102 mm 120 g Pentex H determine the required minimum blasthole diameter from the
Greater than 102 mm 390 g Pentex PPP table below. For example to achieve an average in hole
3
density of 1.15 g/cm in a blasthole of depth 25 m requires a
Gassing Time diameter of at least 76 mm.
Allow at least 30 min. between loading and stemming
blastholes.

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Technical Data Sheet

Fortis™ Extra System

Explosives based on Ammonium Nitrate such as the Fortis™

Hole Depth (m) Average In Hole Density (g/cm3)
Extra may react with pyritic materials in the ground and
1.10 1.15 1.20 1.25
create potentially hazardous situations. Orica accepts no
5 responsibility for any loss or liability arising from use of the
10 product in ground containing pyritic or other reactive
15 material.
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Trademarks
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The word Orica, the Ring device and the Orica mark are trademarks
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of Orica Group Companies. Fortis™, Pentex™ and MMU™ are
35 trademarks of Orica Explosives Technology Pty Ltd ACN 075 659
40 353, 1 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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For use in holes 64 mm and above Disclaimer
The manufacturer reserves the right to modify products without prior
For use in holes 76 mm and above
notice. All information in this data sheet is believed up-to-date at the
For use in holes 160 mm and above
time of publication. Because Orica cannot anticipate or control the
Consult your Orica Account Manager conditions under which this information and its products may be
If you would like further information on the performance of used, Orica does not take any responsibility for their suitability for
the Fortis™ Extra please contact your local Orica Account use in any particular application other than liabilities implied
Manager. mandatorily by law and which cannot be disclaimed. The user is
expressly responsible to verify the suitability of the information and
Storage and Handling the product for use in any particular application. Orica's general
Product Classification terms and conditions of contract, a copy of which is available upon
TM
Authorised Name: Fortis Extra 80 request, apply to all sales and are incorporated by reference.
Proper Shipping Name: Explosive Blasting Type E
UN No.: 0241 Orica Ghana Limited
Classification: 1.1D Airport Residential Area
P.M.B. CT 475
Authorised Name:
TM
Fortis Extra 100 Cantonments
Accra
Proper Shipping Name: Explosive, Blasting, Type E
Phone: + 233 21 775 100
UN No.: 0241
Fax: + 233 21 767 728
Classification: 1.1D Email: francis.decker@orica.com
EC Type Certificate: 0589.EXP.1656/08
Emergency Telephone Numbers
All regulations pertaining to the handling and use of such Within Ghana: 0243 725 879 / 0244 461 779
explosives apply. Outside Ghana: +233 243 725 879 / +233 244 461 779

Disposal
Disposal of explosive materials can be hazardous. Methods
of safe disposal of explosives may vary depending on the
user’s situation. Please contact a local Orica representative
for information on safe practices.
Safety
Fortis™ Extra is relatively insensitive to accidental initiation
by shock, friction or mechanical impact under normal
conditions of use. Detonation may occur from heavy impact
or excessive heating particularly under conditions of
confinement.
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Notes
1. Nominal Density Only.
2. Contact your local Orica Representative for further advice on
loading at minimum hole diameters.
3. VOD will depend on application including explosive density
blasthole diameter and degree of confinement. The VOD range
is based on minimum unconfined and calculated ideal.
4. REE is the Effective Energy relative to ANFO at a density of
0.8 g/cm3. ANFO has an effective energy of 2.30 MJ/kg.
Energies quoted are based on ideal detonation calculations
with a 100 Mpa cut off pressure. Non-ideal detonation energies
are also available on request. These take account of blasthole
diameter, rock type and explosive reaction behaviour.
5. Carbon dioxide is the main greenhouse gas produced. The
output is calculated assuming ideal detonation.