Primary Initiation, First Fires, Igniters and

Accdg to Ellern (Ref 57, p 189), the terms first fire and starter refer in pyrotechnics not to the prime ignition but to the intermediate ignition source which is located between primary initiation and the main pyrotechnic item , such as flares, signals, etc. 

The terms starter mixture and ignition mixture are sometimes used in the same sense. For ignition of intermediate mixtures, the so-called primary initiation methods are used. The simplest of these is to use the flame produced on striking either a safety match or SAW (strike-anywhere) match. Formulations 

Formula 25 is used for tip Formula 26 is its base. It is loaded with combustibles for strong flame but is of low ftiction sensitivity 

NC( sec RS), as 25% soln ethyl acetate/butyl acetate(plus ethanol) 

Cellulose acetate-butyrate, as 19% soln in acetone Dibutyl Phthalate Dye(soluble in organic solvents) 

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