Fireworks – Safety Information Guide & Reference

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Lights, Sound, Chemical Reaction

Lights, Sound, Chemical Reaction

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Types of Firecrackers and their Composition BOMBS: These include atom bombs, sutli bomb and even a chain or a string of a thousand crackers. Chemicals: A black powder, also known as gun powder, which contain charcoal, sulphur and potassium nitrate. A tight paper tube with a fuse is used to light the powder. Metal: A composition used in a firecracker might have aluminum instead of or in addition to charcoal to brighten the explosion Gun Powder = Charcoal + Potassium…

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Colours of Hazard

Colours of Hazard

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Chemicals compounds used as colourants in fireworks, and their impact on health. Blazing Reds Lithium Compounds Toxic, irritating fumes when burnt Glittering Greens Barium Nitrate Can irritate respiratory tract, have possible radioactive fallout Brilliant Whites Aluminium Contact dermatitis, bio-accumulation Blues Copper Compounds Cancer risk, bio-accumulation Glitters Effects Antimony sulphide Toxic smoke, possible carcinogen   OTHER COMPOUNDS Sulphur Dioxide Acid rain Potassium Nitrate Carcinogenic, toxic dust Ammonium / Potassium Perchlorate Contaminate ground water, may cause thyroid problems Lead Dioxide / Nitrate…

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Safety for Firework

Safety for Firework

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Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated with fervor and gaiety by the people of every faith in India. A celebration takes no time to turn to a disaster for a missing small precaution. Last year the night of Diwali turned into dark as many persons reached different hospitals of country with eye and burn injuries. Mishandling of firecrackers can cause Burns Eye injuries Hearing loss, Sleeping disturbances and Sudden exposure to loud noise can cause temporary or permanent deafness…

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