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Powergel™
Powergel™ is a range of high strength packaged emulsion explosives, with select bulk emulsion and delivery system options available in specific regions.
Designed for flexibility and operational efficiency in regional applications.
Designed for flexibility and operational efficiency in regional applications.
Powergel™ is primarily a range of high strength packaged emulsion explosives, designed to deliver reliable energy in challenging blasting environments. These products form the core of the Powergel™ brand and are available in limited regions, primarily India.
In addition to packaged explosives, the Powergel™ name also covers a select range of bulk emulsion products and delivery system solutions. These options are available in specific markets, with the most comprehensive range offered in India.
This page provides an overview of all products sold under the Powergel™ name. Details on bulk emulsion and delivery system options available in India can be found below.
Features and benefits
Features and benefits
High strength packaged emulsion explosives form the foundation of the Powergel™ range and represent the primary product offering.
- High energy emulsion formulations for demanding ground conditions
- Water‑resistant cartridges for wet and dewatered holes
- Proven performance in surface and underground environments
- Range includes cap‑sensitive and non‑cap‑sensitive options
Specification documents
Specification documents
Product range
Product range
Powergel™ 1
High strength non‑cap‑sensitive emulsion explosive delivering reliable energy for surface and underground applications.
Powergel™ 801
Detonator‑sensitive emulsion explosive designed for extreme underground blasting environments.
Powergel™ 901
Robust detonator‑sensitive emulsion explosive suitable for priming and high density column loading.
Powergel™ Seismic
Specialised emulsion explosive developed for seismic exploration programs in challenging field conditions.
Powergel™ Boost
High performance initiating system designed to reliably initiate non‑cap‑sensitive emulsion explosives.
Powergel™ B1
Bulk emulsion explosives designed for use in dry, wet and de-watered blast hole applications
Powergel™ range availability by region
Powergel™ range availability by region
India
India offers the most comprehensive Powergel™ portfolio, covering packaged explosives, bulk emulsion products and delivery systems.
- Packaged explosives
Powergel™ 1, Powergel™ 2, Powergel™ 3, Powergel™ 601, Powergel™ 801, Powergel™ 901, Powergel™ C, Powergel™ P101, Powergel™ P301, Powergel™ P501, Powergel™ Seismic+, Powergel™ Seismic - Bulk emulsion systems
Powergel™ B1, Powergel™ B2 - Initiating systems
Powergel™ Boost - Delivery systems
Delivery system variants available across most Powergel™ packaged, bulk and seismic products


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