Natural Ballistic Gel Powder is widely recognised as the gold standard in terminal ballistics testing.
When mixed with water to a specific density, natural ballistic gel creates a technical gelatine medium designed to act as an analogue for human tissue. It is used by forensic professionals, law enforcement agencies, research organisations, medical trainers, and technical testing teams around the world to assess penetration, wound paths, projectile performance, and medical procedures.
Natural ballistic gel remains the established reference material for many forensic and evidential testing applications due to its long-standing acceptance, repeatability, and recognised use in controlled testing environments.
Specifications
Type:
250–260 Bloom
Dry Weight:
1kg
Cast Weight:
1kg of powder produces approximately 10 kg of 10% ballistic gel
Mixing Ratios
10% Forensic/FBI Standard:
The 10% mixture is the standard density used to create a tissue-simulant medium for forensic and technical testing. It is commonly used to assess the effects of projectiles, penetrating objects, and other forms of impact.
Mixing ratio:
Gel powder: 10% by weight
Water: 90% by weight or volume
Example:
Gel powder: 100g
Water: 900g or 900ml
The 10% mixture provides a consistent medium for evaluating penetration depth, wound path characteristics, projectile expansion, and comparative performance between different projectiles or test conditions.
20% NATO Density:
The 20% NATO mixture is a higher-density formulation designed for more demanding testing applications, including high-velocity projectiles and armour-related testing scenarios. It offers increased firmness and reduced sensitivity to temperature variation when compared with the standard 10% mixture.
Mixing ratio:
Gel powder: 20% by weight
Water: 80% by weight or volume
Example:
Gel powder: 200g
Water: 800g or 800ml
Please note: These measurements can be scaled to suit your required block size, but the correct powder-to-water ratio should be maintained to achieve the intended density.
Storage Guidance
Before Casting:
Store the dry gel powder in a cool, dry location.
Keep the packaging sealed when not in use.
Avoid exposure to moisture, direct sunlight, and excessive heat.
Correct storage helps prevent clumping, contamination, or degradation of the powder. When stored correctly, dry gel powder can remain usable for up to one year.
After Casting:
Once cast, natural ballistic gel should be refrigerated until required for use. Refrigeration helps preserve the gel and maintain its condition before testing.
Untreated cast gel typically has a short usable life of approximately three days. For extended storage, our Extender preservative can be used to significantly increase the usable life of the cast gel when stored correctly.
For best results, cast gel should be kept refrigerated and stored in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic film to help prevent drying and contamination.
Important Notes
Follow the correct preparation, storage, and handling instructions for consistent results.
Gel performance can be affected by temperature, storage conditions, and preparation method.
For detailed preparation guidance, please refer to the product instructions or contact our team.
More Information:
Natural Ballistic Gel Powder is widely recognised as the gold standard in terminal ballistics testing.
When mixed with water to a specific density, natural ballistic gel creates a technical gelatine medium designed to act as an analogue for human tissue. It is used by forensic professionals, law enforcement agencies, research organisations, medical trainers, and technical testing teams around the world to assess penetration, wound paths, projectile performance, and medical procedures.
Natural ballistic gel remains the established reference material for many forensic and evidential testing applications due to its long-standing acceptance, repeatability, and recognised use in controlled testing environments.
Specifications
Type:
250–260 Bloom
Dry Weight:
1kg
Cast Weight:
1kg of powder produces approximately 10 kg of 10% ballistic gel
Mixing Ratios
10% Forensic/FBI Standard:
The 10% mixture is the standard density used to create a tissue-simulant medium for forensic and technical testing. It is commonly used to assess the effects of projectiles, penetrating objects, and other forms of impact.
Mixing ratio:
Gel powder: 10% by weight
Water: 90% by weight or volume
Example:
Gel powder: 100g
Water: 900g or 900ml
The 10% mixture provides a consistent medium for evaluating penetration depth, wound path characteristics, projectile expansion, and comparative performance between different projectiles or test conditions.
20% NATO Density:
The 20% NATO mixture is a higher-density formulation designed for more demanding testing applications, including high-velocity projectiles and armour-related testing scenarios. It offers increased firmness and reduced sensitivity to temperature variation when compared with the standard 10% mixture.
Mixing ratio:
Gel powder: 20% by weight
Water: 80% by weight or volume
Example:
Gel powder: 200g
Water: 800g or 800ml
Please note: These measurements can be scaled to suit your required block size, but the correct powder-to-water ratio should be maintained to achieve the intended density.
Storage Guidance
Before Casting:
Store the dry gel powder in a cool, dry location.
Keep the packaging sealed when not in use.
Avoid exposure to moisture, direct sunlight, and excessive heat.
Correct storage helps prevent clumping, contamination, or degradation of the powder. When stored correctly, dry gel powder can remain usable for up to one year.
After Casting:
Once cast, natural ballistic gel should be refrigerated until required for use. Refrigeration helps preserve the gel and maintain its condition before testing.
Untreated cast gel typically has a short usable life of approximately three days. For extended storage, our Extender preservative can be used to significantly increase the usable life of the cast gel when stored correctly.
For best results, cast gel should be kept refrigerated and stored in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic film to help prevent drying and contamination.
Important Notes
Follow the correct preparation, storage, and handling instructions for consistent results.
Gel performance can be affected by temperature, storage conditions, and preparation method.
For detailed preparation guidance, please refer to the product instructions or contact our team.
More Information:
