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Seismic explosives
Reliable bulk seismic explosives for high-quality geophysical data.
Consistent energy output for demanding seismic exploration environments
Consistent energy output for demanding seismic exploration environments
Orica’s seismic explosives are designed to deliver reliable, high-quality signal generation for oil and gas geophysical exploration. The range includes the flagship Osx™ seismic explosives range, as well as selected regional products like Geogel™.
These products offer consistent energy performance, high water resistance and dependable operation across extreme temperatures and challenging ground conditions.
- Bulk seismic explosives designed for consistent energy and signal quality
- High water resistance supporting long sleep times in harsh environments
- Options to suit varying energy requirements and environmental conditions
- Compatible with Orica initiating systems for precise timing and control
Product range
Product range
Osx™ 5
Osx™ 5 is a packaged detonator sensitive emulsion explosive available in degradable and non degradable variants. In degradable products, degradation technology transforms the emulsion explosive to non-explosive chemicals.
Products in the Osx™ 5 range include:
- Osx™ 5 Standard
- Osx™ 5 D3 Degradable
- Osx™ 5 D12 Degradable
Osx™ 8
Osx™ 8 is a detonator sensitive cast pentolite seismic explosive range available in degradable and non degradable variants. Designed for harsh geophysical exploration environments, the Osx™ 8 range delivers high energy output and reliable performance, including strong water resistance to support longer sleep times. In degradable products, degradation technology transforms the explosive into non‑explosive chemicals following use.
Products in the Osx™ 8 range include:
- Osx™ 8 Small format
- Osx™ 8 Large format
- Osx™ 8 Degradable variants
Geogel™
Geogel™ is a gelatin dynamite, made specifically for the deep hole conditions encountered in the seismic industry. This product is typically packed in rigid, Fast-Lok™ shells, which can be coupled to construct larger charges. Its formulation makes it reliable under the most severe conditions of temperature and hydrostatic pressure.
Seismic products range

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