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PCT No. PCT/GB96/00565 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 12, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 12, 1997 PCT Filed Mar. 11, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/28436 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 19, 1996 <IMAGE> (I) <IMAGE> (II) Gamma and delta lactones of formulae (I and 11) are used as emulsifiers in explosive compositions comprising a continuous organic phase and a discontinuous aqueous phase containing an oxygen-supplying compound. In the formulae, R is hydrocarbyl, R* is hydrogen, methyl or another hydrocarbyl, and Q is an amide, ammonium salt or ester functionality. |