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BARREL ®
BARREL® is a cap sensitive cartridge
water gel explosive for use in general
smooth blasting operations. It is
completely waterproof and can be used
for shaft sinking as well as in horizontal
holes. BARREL® is packed in plastic
tubes, which may be interconnected to
form continous charges of any length.
The 18mm tubes are suitable for blasting
in holes of up to 50mm in diameter.
BARREL® does not contain nitro glycerine.

Features and benefits

• Safe to use
• High sensitivity, low energy water gel
• Excellent water resistence
• 6D detonator sensitive - recommend
primer and toe of hole
• Over break control in tunneling and
shaft sinking

Uses
• Underground development and
shaft sinking smooth wall blasting
conditions.
• Interconnected tubes of 18mm in
diameter, that can be matched to any
hole length for perimeter and smooth
wall blasting conditions. Stemming
of holes compulsory.

Properties Fact Sheet

Performance Indicator Rating

Product density (g/cm3) 0.90 - 0.95 g/cc
Mass per metre run 0.25 kg/m
Velocity of Detonation (VOD) 3200 m/s
Water resistance Excellent
Gas Volume 906 (l/kg)
Relative weight strength (RWS) 95%
Relative Bulk Strength (RBS) 143%

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Product range

Tube size 18mm diameter

Length 595mm
Overlap 20mm
Mass per cartridge 144 gram (Average)
Cartridge count 170 per case

Classification
• IMCO Class : 1.1D
• UN number : 0241
• Explosives, Blasting : Type E

Safety & Quality

• Always handle explosives with care, and store in
safe & dry conditions.
• Keep BARREL® away from any open flame and
sources of extreme impact, friction and heat.
• Users must use BARREL® as per the agreed
code of practice approved by the mine.
• Users must always adhere to approved
re-entry periods.
• All mining precautions for hazardous goods must
be followed.
• Shelf life of 12 months, but the regulations require
storage of product not to exceed 3 months with
manufacturer and not to exceed 3 months with user.

Legal warning and exclusion of responsibility

The information contained herein (the “Information”) is not exhaustive and subject to periodical review. The data contained herein may vary on account of the particular operating and maintenance conditions
and of external factors, such as humidity, temperature, or pressure. Maxam Europe, S.A. and/or its affiliates (“MAXAM”) do not warrant or make any representation regarding the accuracy or completeness
of the Information. MAXAM further reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without prior written notice, to modify the products described herein (the “Products”) and/or their specifications. The use of the
Products is an intrinsically dangerous activity and must, consequently, be restricted to qualified and trained users in possession of any necessary permits and licenses, and comply at all times with appropriate
safety and risk prevention measures and with the applicable law. The use, storage, or otherwise handling, of the Products may be subject to local regulations and restrictions, which must be examined and
observed by the user. This document and any accompanying information (the “Documentation”) is not intended to constitute, and shall not be construed as, an offer or contractual commitment on MAXAM’s
side. MAXAM expressly disclaims any liability towards third parties with regard to the Documentation. For further information about the Products, please contact your distributor or sales representative directly.

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