Our Ballistic Soap Block is supplied fully cast and ready to use. Made from calibrated ballistic soap, it provides a practical medium for examining penetration, deformation, and damage caused by projectiles, including pistol and rifle rounds.
Ballistic soap is particularly useful where the temporary cavity needs to be preserved for further examination. Unlike ballistic gel, which can close back around the wound track, ballistic soap expands and retains the temporary cavity, allowing the block to be cut open after testing for detailed visual analysis.
The cavity can also be filled with a suitable casting mixture to create a physical cast of the wound track. This can support weight, volume, and comparative analysis across different projectile types, ammunition, or testing distances.
For larger calibre projectiles, multiple blocks can be placed back-to-back, ensuring the blocks are touching. This provides a longer path through the ballistic soap and allows for extended projectile travel during testing.
Size:
Large Bucket: approximately 25.4 cm (L) x 21.5 cm (W) x 20.3 cm (H)/10” (L) x 8.5” (W) x 8” (H)
Weight:
Approximately 11 kg
Shipping:
This item is made to order and may require a longer lead time than standard stocked products. If you are working to a specific deadline, please email our team before placing your order so we can advise on availability and production times.
Storage:
The Ballistic Soap Block is supplied in a waterproof and airtight bucket to help protect it during transport and storage.
Store the block in a suitable dry location and avoid exposure to high moisture levels or conditions that may cause dehydration. Do not expose the product to temperatures below 3°C for prolonged periods, as this may cause the ballistic soap to “sweat”.
Reusability:
Ballistic soap can be reused after testing. Remove any projectiles, fragments, dirt, or debris from the wound track and surface. The remaining soap can then be cut into smaller pieces and placed into a waterproof, heat-safe container with a lid.
Heat the soap slowly using a suitable method, such as a stove, oven, or microwave for smaller quantities. Continue heating until the soap has fully melted throughout, typically around 60°C. Stir the soap occasionally during heating to help achieve an even melt.
Once fully melted, the soap can be poured into a suitable mould and allowed to set. Add 1% water by weight to replace water lost during heating.
Place the cast ballistic soap in a safe, cool location and leave it to set overnight before reuse.
Please note: The calibration of the ballistic soap may deteriorate after each remould.
Important Usage Warning:
During testing, ballistic soap can expand rapidly as the temporary cavity forms. Do not place the block on a fragile or brittle surface, as the surface may become damaged. Consider using a single-use stand, foam support, or cardboard base during testing.
More Information:
Further information can be found on our Ballistic Soap Information page.
Our Ballistic Soap Block is supplied fully cast and ready to use. Made from calibrated ballistic soap, it provides a practical medium for examining penetration, deformation, and damage caused by projectiles, including pistol and rifle rounds.
Ballistic soap is particularly useful where the temporary cavity needs to be preserved for further examination. Unlike ballistic gel, which can close back around the wound track, ballistic soap expands and retains the temporary cavity, allowing the block to be cut open after testing for detailed visual analysis.
The cavity can also be filled with a suitable casting mixture to create a physical cast of the wound track. This can support weight, volume, and comparative analysis across different projectile types, ammunition, or testing distances.
For larger calibre projectiles, multiple blocks can be placed back-to-back, ensuring the blocks are touching. This provides a longer path through the ballistic soap and allows for extended projectile travel during testing.
Size:
Large Bucket: approximately 25.4 cm (L) x 21.5 cm (W) x 20.3 cm (H)/10” (L) x 8.5” (W) x 8” (H)
Weight:
Approximately 11 kg
Shipping:
This item is made to order and may require a longer lead time than standard stocked products. If you are working to a specific deadline, please email our team before placing your order so we can advise on availability and production times.
Storage:
The Ballistic Soap Block is supplied in a waterproof and airtight bucket to help protect it during transport and storage.
Store the block in a suitable dry location and avoid exposure to high moisture levels or conditions that may cause dehydration. Do not expose the product to temperatures below 3°C for prolonged periods, as this may cause the ballistic soap to “sweat”.
Reusability:
Ballistic soap can be reused after testing. Remove any projectiles, fragments, dirt, or debris from the wound track and surface. The remaining soap can then be cut into smaller pieces and placed into a waterproof, heat-safe container with a lid.
Heat the soap slowly using a suitable method, such as a stove, oven, or microwave for smaller quantities. Continue heating until the soap has fully melted throughout, typically around 60°C. Stir the soap occasionally during heating to help achieve an even melt.
Once fully melted, the soap can be poured into a suitable mould and allowed to set. Add 1% water by weight to replace water lost during heating.
Place the cast ballistic soap in a safe, cool location and leave it to set overnight before reuse.
Please note: The calibration of the ballistic soap may deteriorate after each remould.
Important Usage Warning:
During testing, ballistic soap can expand rapidly as the temporary cavity forms. Do not place the block on a fragile or brittle surface, as the surface may become damaged. Consider using a single-use stand, foam support, or cardboard base during testing.
More Information:
Further information can be found on our Ballistic Soap Information page.
