Composition C

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Composition C is a plastic explosive consisting of RDX, other explosives, and plasticizer. It can be molded by hand for use in demolition work and packed by hand into shaped charge devices. Although compositions C3 and C4 are most commonly used, C and C2 may still be encountered. Composition C detonates at approximately 26,000 Feet/second (about 7900 meters/second).