TROJAN™ Prill Technical

Prilled Ammonium Nitrate Information

Properties
Property TROJAN Prilll

Bulk Density Loose Poured (g/cm) 0.72 - 0.78

Ammonium Nitrate (%wt) 99.0

Fuel Oil Retention (%wt) >6.00

Moisture Content (%wt) <0.20

Description Prill pH (10% solution) 5.0 ± 0.5

TROJAN™ Prill is a porous prilled form of ammonium nitrate. The prills are Mean Prill Diameter (mm) 1.80 – 2.20
uniform in size and readily absorb fuel oil, ensuring effective mixing with other
blasting agent ingredients. An anticaking agent is used to coat each prill to Prills Smaller than 1 mm (%) 1±1
maintain free flowing characteristics and avoid agglomeration.

TROJAN Prill ammonium nitrate prills are mixed with liquid hydrocarbons
(usually fuel oil) to form a blasting agent called ANFO. To obtain optimal
detonation performance with ANFO, it is necessary that the fuel oil be
uniformly mixed with the prills. A mix of 5.7% fuel oil and 94.3% ammonium
nitrate prill yields an oxygen balanced explosive with maximum available
energy. Greater or lesser proportions of fuel oil results in decreased
detonation performance.

Advantages
TROJAN Prill ammonium nitrate prills are non-explosive, which reduces
storage, handling and transportation risks.
The free flowing characteristics of TROJAN Prill allows for bulk handling of
this product.

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TROJAN™ Prill Technical
Prilled Ammonium Nitrate Information

Recommendations Safe handling, transportation & storage

Priming Requirements - Are application, diameter and rock type dependent.
Please consult your local dnx representative for priming requirements best
suited to your application.
Shelf Life – Ideally prilled ammonium nitrate should be stored under cover in a
well ventilated environment at temperatures not exceeding 36°C.
Sleep Time – For applications where unusual or specific conditions exist please
consult your local dnx representative.
First Aid – Detailed first aid information regarding this product is contained on
the relevant dnx Material Safety Data Sheet.
Safety – All explosives are classified as dangerous goods and can cause
personal injury and damage to property if used incorrectly.
Transportation and Storage – All explosives must be handled, transported and
stored in accordance with all relevant regulations. Stock should be rotated such
that older product is used first.

Reactive Ground Conditions – TROJAN Prill is not designed for use in

reactive (pyritic) ground conditions. For applications in reactive ground The information and suggestions contained in this document concern explosive products
conditions please consult your local dnx representative. that should only be dealt with by persons having the appropriate technical skills, training
and license. The result obtained from the use of such products depend to a large degree
on the conditions under which the products are stored, transported and used.
Dangerous Goods Classification
Product Name: TROJAN™ Prill While dnx makes every effort to ensure the details contained in the document are as
Correct Shipping Name: Ammonium Nitrate accurate as possible, the conditions under which the products are used are not within its
UN Number: 1942 control. Each user is responsible for being aware of the details in the document and the
DG Class: 5.1 product applications in the specific context of the intended use. If technical advice is
required in the specific application of the products then you should contact dnx
for assistance.

dnx makes no warranties in relation to the products it sells other than those implied by law.
Except to the extent determined by law, dnx bears no risk, responsibility or liability arising
from the use of the products and the information in this document by the buyer or user of
the products.

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VERSION 1.0
Last Updated: 02/06

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Phone +612 9968 9000 Fax +612 9964 0170 Web www.dynonobel.com