

SPECIALTY MINING CHEMICALS
Blasting Emulsifiers
Optimising performance through emulsifier excellence.
A range of competitive products and services, supported by exceptional expertise.
A range of competitive products and services, supported by exceptional expertise.
Orica brand of specialty emulsifiers - OPTEX® offers a reliable and efficient range of PIBSA based emulsifiers for emulsion explosives application, incorporating innovative technology and decades of manufacturing expertise, capable of customising products to meet specific requirements and address pain points.
OPTEX® delivers a range of benefits, including consistent high performance in the most challenging conditions, compatibility with a range of sensitising technologies, and an extended emulsifier shelf life and ANE sleep time.
Now also available in a low carbon option.
Our Blasting Emulsifier product range
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Robust under a range of conditions and suitable for use with AN of variable quality.
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Excellent product stability, easy to handle in all climates, affords fast ANE refinement with both high and low shear manufacturing equipment.
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Versatile products in temperate climates offering excellent ANE stability and works well with all types of ANE manufacturing processes.
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Proven application pH oxidiser environments, good heat tolerance and versatile in bulk and packaged ANE applications.
Product range details
Product range details
Orica’s OPTEX® E21 emulsifiers are specially designed to perform effectively in a range of conditions and can be customised to make it more suitable to either cold or temperate climates. These robust emulsifiers offer excellent compatibility with lower quality ammonium nitrate and used oil in the final ANE formulation, without sacrificing stability of the emulsion.
Resources and specification documents
Resources and specification documents
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Why Orica Specialty Mining Chemicals?

Commitment to occupational health, safety and sustainability

Ability to customise products for specific applications

Dedicated team of highly experience scientists and engineers

Experienced technical support function able to provide in-depth technical advice

ISO 9001 certified quality management system

Established global supply chain to over 50 countries
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