The following list of the different types of materials commonly used in fireworks. Also see the Chemicals Page and the Prohibited Chemicals Page.
|
Material |
Typical Use |
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Paper, Kraft |
Wrappings, structure and containing |
|
Paper, Tissue |
Filler and base for touch paper fuse |
|
Paper tape |
Reinforcing, joining and holding |
|
Paraffin oil and wax |
Reduces sensitivity and to waterproof |
|
Cardboard |
Structure and containing |
|
String and flax twine |
Reinforcing, joining and holding |
|
Glues and pastes |
Joining and holding |
|
Plastic |
Bases, stabilizing fins and nose cones. Also some aerial shell casings. |
|
Plastic tape |
Reinforcing, joining and holding |
|
Wood |
Bases and stabilizing sticks |
|
Sawdust |
Filler, usually in salutes and tube bases |
|
Rice hulls |
Filler and the base for burst charges in many aerial shells |
|
Clay |
Plugging and bases |
|
Metal, bronze or brass staples |
Reinforcing, joining and holding tubes to bases or paper fuse caps, etc. |
No component of any CPSC Consumer Fireworks can, upon functioning, project or disperse any metal, glass, or brittle plastic fragments.
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