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The discovery of matches was a long process filled with numerous various designs that used vastly different chemical ingredients and modes of igniting the flames. Matchbox manufacturers. However after the long period of innovation, one match design finally emerged as a winner. “Safety match” was cre...
Manufacturing process in safety matches. Zinc oxide for coloring of the match head. Sulfur, rosin, small amount of paraffin wax and phosphorus sesquisulfide for the base of the match. Water-soluble dye for coloring of the base. Striking surface contains red phosphorus, powdered glass, and an adhes...
