Strike-anywhere matches

Strike-anywhere " matches devised by H. S vine and E. D. Cahen in France previously the brothers Lundstroni had exhibited safety matches in 1855, and the Hrst P-containing striking match had been invented by F. Derosne in 1812. 

Formulations of this type have completely replaced earlier "strike anywhere matches based on (poi.sonous) white P4, sulfur, and KCIO3. though safety matches" still use a match head which is predominantly KCIO3 struck against the side of the match-box which has been covered with a paste of (non-toxic) red P (49.5%), antimony sulfide (27.6%). FeiOr (l.2%) and gum arabic (2I,7%). About lO" matches are used annually in the UK alone. 

C06-0108. Strike anywhere matches contain P4 S3, a compound that ignites when heated by friction. It reacts vigorously with oxygen, as follows ... 

Several of these phosphorus sulfides are produced commercially for industrial applications. P4S3 is one of the key chemical constituents of strike-anywhere matches and has been used industrially for this purpose ever since 1898. P4S10 is the most widely industrially used of the phosphorus sulfides with applications in the preparation of lubricant additives and pesticides and in organic chemistry to convert carbonyl or alcohol groups into their sulfur analogues (see Section 5.4). 

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... 

B) SA S(strike-anywhere) match K chlorate 32, P4S3 10, powdered glass 8c other filler 33,... 

All of the phosphorus sulfides bum readily in air, and P4S3 is still used (in combination with KCIO4 and binders) in strike anywhere matches. 

Cut off tips of the heads of strike anywhere matches using knife. Csrefulty crush the match Ups on dry surface with wooden match stick until the mixture is the consistency of sugar. 

Tk>y caps OR safety fuse OR "Strike-anywhere matches (2)... 

Safety or "strike-anywhere matches [Pg.300]

S. Cut the striking tips from approximately 10 strike anywhere matches. Place match tips inside pipe cap and screw pl in, flngsr tight. 

Red phosphorus is used chiefly for the prepuration of the striking surfaces on safety-match boxes and is also occasionally employed in the manufacture of strike anywhere " match compositions. While pure red phosphorus is non-poisonous, the commercial product can act as a poison, ss it frequently contains traces of the white modifleatton. Fresenius and Luck anaJyw a sample of commercial red amorphous phosphorus with the following results —... 

The value of the dioxide depends on the amount of available oxygen. Manganese dioxide is seldom used for phosphorus compositions, but is employed for safely and non poisonous strike anywhere match pastes, and also on the striking surfaces. 

The tips of "strike anywhere" matches contain tetraphosphorus trisulfick, red phosphorus, a td potassium chlorate. Friction converts kinetic energy into heat, which initiates a spontaneous reaction. 

Strike-anywhere matches devised by H. Sdvinc and E. D. Cahen in France previously the brothers... 

The two compounds of importance are and P4S10. The former is made on a large scale for use in strike anywhere" matches according to a formula evolved by S v ne and Cahen in France in 1898. The ignition results from the violent reaction between P4S3 and KClOj which is initiated by friction of the match against glass paper (on the side of the box) or other abrasive material. A typical formulation for the match head is ... 

Phosphorus sulfides ignite easily, and P4S3 is used in strike anywhere matches it is combined with KCIO3, and the compounds inflame when subjected to friction. Whereas P4S3 is stable to water, other phosphorus sulfides are slowly hydrolysed (e.g. reaction 14.143). 

Strike anywhere matches contain the compound tetraphosphorus trisulfide, which burns to form tetraphosphorus decaoxide... 

When these two chemicals come in contact, a chemical reaction occurs, and fire is produced. In safety matches, the chemicals needed for reaction are separate from each other. In strike-anywhere matches, both chemicals are contained in the matchstick so that ignition can occur using almost any surface. 

Strike-anywhere matches syn. block matches do not require a prepared surface and can be ignited on almost any dry surface. They often contain phosphorus sesquisulphide, which ignites easily by friction, or potassium chlorate, a strong oxidizer, which encourages the shank to bum. Fusee matches are strike-anywhere matches with bulbous heads that bum intensely with little flame and are difficult to blow out (e.g., matchsticks impregnated with potassium nitrate and tipped with sulphur). 

Matches, Strike anywhere or Fusee. They usually contain phosphorus sesquisulphide, potassium chlorate and other ingredients. The strike-anywhere matches are readily ignited by friction on almost any dry surface. ICAO A2... 

Strike anywhere matches are matches that can be ignited by friction on a solid surface. US 173.186(b)(3)... 

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