Orica Launch Lead Free Detonator Range

Orica has announced the commercial release of the world’s first lead-free non-electric detonator range, Exel™ Neo. Neo is Orica’s new brand for environmentally friendly, sustainable initiation systems products.

The Neo range of Exel™ non-electric detonators is produced using a lead-free formulation in Gyttorp, Sweden, with no lead or lead compounds used in the manufacturing process of the pyrotechnic delay compositions.

The Neo product range was approved by the Explosive Notified Body as part of CE-marking certification in the European Union. The new fully lead-free products do not contain any Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the European Union’s Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation.

Orica Chief Technology Officer, Angus Melbourne said: “Orica’s strategy is to deliver solutions and technology that drive productivity for our customers across the globe. With nearly 150 years of innovation and expertise, we continue to solve the industry’s challenges and are proud to offer a lead-free solution today, while maintaining the same trusted performance, storage and handling benefits. With our Neo range, we are offering a product that is free of Substances of Very High Concern.”

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