There is a company that markets a binary liquid explosive called TexPak that is very similar to PLX, except it uses diethylenetriamine (DETA) instead
of ethylenediamine to sensitize nitromethane (NM). Here’s the video: https://youtu.be/cicPe8cT3Cc
I looked up the two amines, and it seems the diethylenetriamine used in TexPak is more expensive than the ethylenediamine used in PLX so I was
wondering why they use it. I have some ideas:
1. DETA might create a more powerful explosive.
2. Less DETA is required to sensitize NM, so it might cost less in the end.
3. The company just wanted to make something new so they could patent it (like drug companies do to artificially extend their patents).
Unfortunately, I can’t find any data on TexPac regarding the proportions of chemicals used or it’s explosive power. So I’m looking to the
community for answers.
Also, in the video they place the explosive inside a jar of water, does anyone know what the point of that is? |