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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