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FORMEX is a flexible PETN sheet explosive.

FORMEX is used by Military and Special Forces for all works of demolition, window cutting, etc.
It is also used to manufacture SESAMEX, a flexible and self-adhesive explosive tape based system for cutting out openings in various types of barriers.
Product description:

• Commercial name: FORMEX
• Composition: 89% PETN and 11% binder (natural rubber)
• 10 different thicknesses available: from 1 mm to 10 mm

Product characteristics:

• Density (depending on thickness): from 1.2 (for 10 mm) to 1.4 (for 1 mm)
• Detonation velocity:
  • ≥  6 200 m/s for thickness 8, 10 and 0.5 mm
  • ≥  6 500 m/s for thickness ≤ 6 mm
• Friction sensitivity: 111 N
• Electrostatic sensitivity: 726 mJ
• Shock sensitivity (30 kg drop hammer):
  • No propagation height: 3 m
  • No reaction height: 2.75 m
• IAD (card GAP test): 295
• Slow cook-off: 170°C
• Thermal stability: Stable
• Transport classification: 1.1D