PEPEX 1A
General-purpose PLASTIC explosive.
Key Specs
Detonation Velocity
7,800 m/s
Synonyms
- Plastic Explosive
- Moldable High Explosive
- Flexible Demolition Charge
- Polymer-Bonded Explosive (PBX)
PEPEX 1A
PEPEX 1A is a highly malleable, general-purpose plastic explosive used in demolition, military engineering, and special forces applications. It is valued for its ease of handling, water resistance, and high explosive power. Unlike PEPEX 1H, which is optimized for special operations and enhanced thermal performance, PEPEX 1A offers broader utility and stability across diverse operational environments. It is well suited for shaped,charges, sabotage kits, and conventional demolition tasks.
Chemical Properties
Velocity of Detonation: 7,000 m/s
Density, min.: 1,340 kg/m³
Explosion heat: 2,648 kJ/kg
Temperature of explosion: 1,991°C
Oxygen Balance: -63.4% O₂
Sensitivity: 7.0 J
Thermal Stability: 48/75 h/°C
Handling and Safety Notes
PEPEX explosives are packaged in waxed paper. They are supplied in the form of bricks with a mass from 250 to 3,000 g according to the customer´s requirements.
There are 24 or 25 kg of explosives in the transport packaging.
UN Number: 0084
Hazard Class:1 .1D
Compatibility Group: D
Composition
PETN: ~76%
RDX: ~4.6%
Plasticizer & Binder: ~19.4%