pyrotechnics-revived/chapters/99-1-chemical-paraffin-oil.md

Paraffin oil

Formula

Pyrotechnics use

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Description

Paraffin oil is sometimes used as an additive (about 1%) in colored fires to make pressing easier and to offer moisture protection e.g. in compositions containing large amounts of strontium nitrate. It also reduces the sensitivity of the composition.

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