SOLARCAST-P BOOSTER
CAST BOOSTERS
SAFETY • QUALITY • RELIABILITY
DESCRIPTION FEATURES
SOLARCAST-P Booster is a highly energetic explosive • Excellent performance with regard to accuracy,
composition cast into a cylindrical cardboard/plastic high strength
shell. The SOLARCAST-P Booster contains PETN • Excellent water resistance
(pentaerythritol tetranitrate). SOLARCAST-P boosters • Ease and convenience with regard to handling
can reliably be initiated by means of detonating cords • Booster suitable for temperatures up to 65°C
containing at least 5.0g/m mass detonating Cords and • Initiates pumped, augured and packaged
detonators of 8D strength. SOLARCAST-P Boosters explosives (main use for ANFO and Bulk Emulsions)
are specifically designed to provide reliable initiation • High VOD
of pumped, augured & packaged explosives products. • Fully protects the detonator
The main intended application being for the use of
ANFO and Bulk explosives. STORAGE
APPLICATION Store under moderate temperatures and dry conditions
in well ventilated approved explosives storage facility
Underground, Open Pit, Quarry and Construction or approved licensed magazine.
APPEARANCE SHELF LIFE
Orange cylindrical cardboard/plastic shell with two When stored in cool, dry, well ventilated magazine
longitudinal tunnels in the booster to accommodate and handled properly, the maximum shelf life of
either a detonator or detonating cord. One tunnel has product is 36 months from date of manufacture.
straight walls while the other is stepped at the top of
the booster to provide a stop for the detonator.
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SHIPPING INFORMATION SAFETY
Class / Division 1.1 Cast boosters contains molecular explosives which
Group D can be initiated by intense heat or friction. As with
UN No. 0042 high explosives, these boosters should be handled
and stored with care. Booster must not be allowed to
PACKAGING have impact with a solid surface or other boosters, any
such collision may cause damage and lead to misfire
SOLARCAST P - booster are packed in cardboard or un-planned detonation. Do not use detonators that
cases. cannot be completely contained within booster, as
this could lead to damage of detonator resulting in a
Product Units per case misfire or un-planned detonation.
SOLARCAST P – Cast boosters 150g 80 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
SOLARCAST P – Cast boosters 400g 30
• Recommended detonator to be a minimum of 8D
strength to ensure reliable initiation.
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES • Recommended detonating cord to be a minimum
of 5g/m to ensure reliable initiation.
Mass 400g 150g
MOC of Shell: Cylindrical Cardboard/plastic shell
Diameter(mm) 56.5 40
DISCLAIMER
Length (mm) 115 ± 2.0 95 ± 2.0
Tunnel diameter 8.0 ± 0.2 mm All information contained on this case is accurate and
Nominal Length 10.3 ± 0.2 mm up to date. Solar Mining Services cannot anticipate
Nominal density 1.55 ± 0.05 g/cc or control the circumstances under which this
VOD (m/sec) 7500 ± 500 review of information in the specific context of the
Shell colour Orange intended application. Solar Mining Services will not
Water Resistance Excellent be responsible for any damage of any nature resulting
Oil Resistance Excellent from those implied warranties, given other than those
implied mandatories by local legislation.