Water resistant ANFO compositions

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1989-07-26

1990-06-12

Lechert, Jr., Stephen J.

Explosive and thermic compositions or charges

Structure or arrangement of component or product

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149 4, 149 21, 149 60, 149 61, 149 72, 149 76, 149 82, 149 83, 149 85, C06G 4534

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049330292

ABSTRACT:
A free-flowing granular explosive comprising of an oxidizing salt, fuel, a hydrophilic thickener and a hydrophobic compound. Upon water impingement the hydrophobic compound repels water from the surface of the oxidizing salt while the hydrophilic thickener simultaneously forms a water-resistant barrier.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4367104 (1983-01-01), Paton et al.
patent: 4384903 (1983-05-01), Enever

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