Explosives

The explosives industry

The explosives industry, a vital part of the specialty chemicals sector, manufactures products used in a wide range of applications, including defense, mining, construction, and fireworks. It involves the production of propellants, detonators, gunpowder, and other chemical compounds that are carefully formulated to create the desired explosive reactions.

Explosives are highly regulated due to their potential hazards, and companies in this industry focus on maintaining strict safety standards while meeting the demand for reliable, high-performance materials.

Conductive plastic drums for packing explosives

CurTec's conductive plastic drums are essential for the safe packaging and storage of powders and compounds used in explosives manufacturing. These drums are designed for bulk handling of chemical precursors like propellants, as well as finished products such as ignition or gun powder. With their innovative design, CurTec drums provide a reliable and secure solution for packaging sensitive explosive materials, preventing contamination or degradation during transport and storage.

Safe handling in ATEX zones

An ATEX (ATmosphere EXplosible) zone is an area where explosive atmospheres can occur in the form of gases, vapors, mists or dusts. In these environments, sparks can lead to catastrophic explosions. CurTec’s conductive plastic drums help mitigate this risk by preventing the buildup of static electricity, a common source of sparks.

Their low surface resistivity ensures that the drums are as safe as stainless steel alternatives, offering electrostatic discharge protection and contributing to the safe storage and transportation of explosive materials in ATEX-zones.

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CurTec’s conductive plastic drums offer a range of benefits that make them ideal for explosive materials packaging:

• Safety: The low surface resistivity of CurTec’s conductive plastic drums ensures they are as safe as stainless steel alternatives in terms of electrostatic discharge prevention.
• Cost-effectiveness and lightweight: These drums weigh less than stainless steel alternatives and are more affordable, helping companies lower packaging costs while maintaining safety.
• UN certification: CurTec drums are UN certified, meaning they meet international standards for the safe transportation of hazardous materials.
• Moisture vapor protection: Designed to protect contents from moisture, these drums ensure chemical stability during storage and transport, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of explosive compounds.

Certified and reliable

CurTec puts great effort and dedication into quality control and management. Plastic high performance packaging is highly certified and meets current industry standards which helps to create trust and credibility with existing and new users.

Sustainability

CurTec’s drums are designed for multiple uses, making them a sustainable packaging solution. By focusing on durability and reusability, CurTec supports the reduction of waste and the promotion of a circular economy in the explosives industry. This sustainability aspect aligns with modern industrial goals to minimize environmental impact while maintaining high standards of safety and performance.

Ensuring the safety of employees and equipment is paramount during the production and the handling of explosives. Conductive drums from CurTec help eliminate safety risks in ATEX zones, among others. Want to know more?

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