Description
Dynamite 70 | Dynamite 90 — Industrial Dynamite for Licensed Blasting
Dynamite remains a specialist high-explosive used where nitroglycerin-derived performance characteristics — particularly brisance and shattering ability — are required. Dynamite 70 is commonly selected for general benching, secondary breakage, and applications where a balanced fragmentation profile is desired. Dynamite 90 is chosen where greater shattering and higher brisance produce improved fragmentation in hard lithologies or for specific demolition cuts.
Both products are manufactured under controlled conditions with modern stabilization and impregnation practices that extend shelf-life and reduce classical handling risks associated with historical dynamite formulations. They are subject to rigorous batch testing and only released to verified, licensed operators with the supporting SDS and conformity documentation.
Market Overview
Despite the growth of emulsions, ANFO, and electronic initiation systems, dynamite grades (such as 70 and 90 indices) continue to serve niche but important roles in global blasting programs — particularly where specific brisance-to-energy ratios are needed for rock breakage or demolition precision. Procurement decisions consider rock type, fragmentation goals, transportation logistics, regulatory constraints and total cost of blast operations.
For a technical regulatory overview and safety frameworks that inform dynamite use and transport, see HSE Explosives Guidance ↗.
Product Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Dynamite 70 | Dynamite 90 |
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| Relative Strength Index | 70 | 90 |
| Typical Form | Factory-cartridge (various standard lengths/diameters) | Factory-cartridge (various standard lengths/diameters) |
| Core Chemistry | Nitroglycerin gelified with absorbents/stabilizers | Higher nitroglycerin/energetic formulation with stabilizers |
| Typical Detonation Velocity | Application-dependent — see manufacturer datasheet | Higher than Dynamite 70 — see manufacturer datasheet |
| Sensitivity Class | Low-to-moderate (stabilized modern grades) | Low-to-moderate (stabilized modern grades) |
| Packaging | UN-approved cartons/crates, labelled with batch/lot | UN-approved cartons/crates, labelled with batch/lot |
| Storage | Licensed explosive magazine (per national law) | Licensed explosive magazine (per national law) |
| Documentation | SDS, batch certificate, test reports (issued to verified buyers) | SDS, batch certificate, test reports (issued to verified buyers) |
| Typical Use Cases | Bench & secondary fragmentation, controlled shattering | Hard rock fragmentation, specialty demolition, primary shattering |
Technical Features
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Defined brisance profiles — choose the grade that aligns with rock hardness and fragmentation targets.
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Modern stabilization — manufacturing additives and storage protocols reduce historical nitroglycerin migration issues and extend shelf-life.
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Factory QA & batch testing — detonation performance sampling, stability tests, and packaging integrity checks.
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Traceability — every lot is labelled for audit and regulatory review.
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UN-compliant transport packaging — facilitates lawful international and domestic movement under dangerous-goods rules.
For comparative performance studies and technical background on nitroglycerin-based explosives, consult Nitroglycerin & Dynamite Performance Review ↗.
Applications & Benefits
Mining & Quarrying
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Dynamite 70: Effective for general benching, secondary fragmentation and scenarios where controlled break-up is required without excessive fines.
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Dynamite 90: Selected for tougher lithologies or where improved reduction of oversize rock is required; useful in primary breakage where high brisance produces better fragmentation.
Civil Demolition & Specialty Works
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Employed by licensed demolition contractors for targeted cut-lines and structural removal where specific fragmentation and shattering are required.
Benefits Summary
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Predictable fragmentation when matched to geology and blast design.
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Well-documented QA and traceability for regulatory audit.
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Compatibility with industry-standard initiation systems when deployed by licensed teams.
Quality Control & Validation
Manufacturers perform rigorous quality assurance:
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Material sourcing checks for raw nitroglycerin precursors and absorbents.
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Detonation velocity sampling and brisance validation on representative batches.
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Shelf-life and stability testing under controlled environmental simulations.
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Packaging integrity tests to validate UN-compliant cartons and moisture barriers.
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Certificate packs and SDS released only to credential-verified buyers to ensure lawful handling.
Safety, Storage & Transport
Dynamite 70 and 90 are regulated as high explosives and subject to national explosives legislation and international dangerous goods regulations. Key safety considerations (for licensed operators):
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Store only in licensed magazines and maintain inventory records.
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Transport via authorised carriers under ADR/IMDG/IATA (as applicable) with correct UN packaging and documentation.
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Release of technical and handling documents is restricted to credential-verified organisations.
For authoritative international transport and packaging guidance, see UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods ↗.
Environmental & Community Considerations
Using the correct explosive grade and carefully designed blast sequences reduces peak particle velocity (PPV), flyrock, and dust. Dynamite use should be integrated into an environmental management plan that includes:
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Vibration and air-overpressure monitoring
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Scaled fragmentation objectives to reduce secondary crushing and waste
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Community notification and liaison procedures
Adhering to best-practice blast design and environmental monitoring reduces community impact and supports regulatory compliance.
Regulatory & Legal Notes
Sales and distribution of dynamite are strictly controlled. Vendors will only transact with verified, licensed purchasers; SDS, conformity certificates and test reports are released following buyer verification. Always confirm local licensing, import/export permissions and storage approvals before procurement.
Supply Chain, Training & Technical Support
Authorized distributors offer:
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Bulk and palletised supply with UN-approved packing;
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Traceable documentation and batch test reports;
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Technical consultation on grade selection and blast planning (non-operational guidance);
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Assistance with export/import compliance where permitted by law.
End-user training and operational procedures must be performed by accredited trainers — suppliers can refer customers to certified training providers but do not release operational manuals to unverified parties.
Dynamite 70 and Dynamite 90 provide licensed operators with clearly differentiated brisance options for controlled fragmentation and high-energy breakage. Both are manufactured to rigorous QA standards, distributed under strict regulatory controls, and only supplied to credentialed purchasers with full documentation.





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