C4

C4

Energetics Plastic explosives Controlled supply
Mouldable C4 for
qualified programmes

C4 is an RDX-based mouldable plastic explosive supplied for authorised military-engineering and specialist demolition programmes. Its flexible physical form, water resistance and documented performance support use in demanding qualified configurations:
available exclusively through controlled, licensed supply channels.

RDX-based composition
Mouldable putty form
Water-resistant
Authorised users only
Controlled material profile

The reference supplier describes C4 as a stable, waterproof and mouldable RDX-based composition. Final characteristics remain specific to the approved lot, packaging and contracted technical documentation.

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Mouldable format

The formulated putty-like consistency supports controlled shaping within an approved specialist application.

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Environmental resistance

The supplier publishes full water resistance and suitability for qualified configurations across demanding climatic conditions.

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Published performance

Public reference values describe high detonation performance; contractual values require current manufacturer documentation.

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Controlled supply

Every enquiry is subject to end-user review, licensing, transport, storage and programme-specific acceptance.

Programme-specific supply

Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments BV can support authorised customers with programme-specific sourcing, supplier coordination, conformity documentation, approved dangerous-goods packaging and specialised logistics.

The final composition, block configuration, quantity, packaging, shelf-life basis and delivery conditions are established through the contracted technical and regulatory framework.

DesignationC4 mouldable plastic explosive
Composition classRDX-based; approximately 91% RDX published
Colour and formWhite to light-grey mouldable putty
Published density1.58 g/cm³
Published detonation velocityApproximately 8,040 m/s
Published detonation pressureApproximately 29 GPa
Water resistancePublished as fully waterproof
Reference packagingVacuum-sealed M112 block; 1.25 lb per unit
Published shelf life10 years under controlled storage
Transport classificationUN 0048 · Hazard Class 1.1D · Compatibility Group D

Explosives safety and regulatory control

C4 is a hazardous regulated explosive. Supply, possession, transport, storage, handling and use require applicable licences, authorised facilities, approved procedures, qualified personnel and compliance with current manufacturer documentation and competent-authority requirements. Published values are indicative and subject to final contractual and lot-specific verification.

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