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I would like to post video, I just don't have the first idea on how to do it or where to start. Does the media have to be filmed digitally (pictures and video) or is there a way to use taped media?

I know there are many out there with lots of expirience on the subject, maybe you guys can help me out

Thanks

Marcus

It's been a little slow around here so I thought I would post this link and give everyone somethin to look at.

nice site

Theres a lot of good video's including one with a nice 6lb strobing stinger! Had to watch that one a few, to believe it.
Its all home made and looks pretty good, check it out.

I wasn't sure where to put this but am sure whaterver comes up in this thread will be good.

Last night I was writing down all the MSDS info for the chemicals I had and almost got scared, but was a good reminder.
I was actualy suprised that there wasn't much on the topic in this forum so this is why I am posting.

Safty is the number one priority when working with pyrotechnics. When dealing with any amount of any type of chemical a dust mask realy should be worn. If you dont wear one currently give a look through the Material Safty Data Sheets for the chemicals you come in contact with. If you value quality of life, I think your mind will be changing quickly.
this is the main ingrediant in the comp we all deal with the most,
of curse its only black powder,, but all those encounters will can add up.

Potassium Nitrate 7757-79-1 99 - 100% Yes



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3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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DANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.

J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA™ Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 3 - Severe (Oxidizer)
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT
Storage Color Code: Yellow (Reactive)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath.
Ingestion:
Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause gastroenteritis and abdominal pains. Purging and diuresis can be expected. Rare cases of nitrates being converted to the more toxic nitrites have been reported, mostly with infants.
Skin Contact:
Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain.
Eye Contact:
Causes irritation, redness, and pain.
Chronic Exposure:
Under some circumstances methemoglobinemia occurs in individuals when the nitrate is converted by bacteria in the stomach to nitrite. Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, rapid heart beat, irregular breathing, convulsions, coma, and DEATH can occur should this conversion take place. Chronic exposure to nitrites may cause anemia and adverse effects to kidney.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No information found.
try looking at something like barrium nitrate!

CHEMICALS: MSDS

This Isn't meant to scare people off but one can't deny the safty neccesary in every aspect of the hobby.
Where I am going with this is to discuss what kind of masks we should all be wearing where to get them how to use etc... as well as safty in general.

I got mine from a paint supplier. Its NIOSH aproved and has two filters.
It is made for paint so I figured it would be alright for what I am doing. Is this right is my question? I don't want no chemicals were they dont belong, like in my body. Some of my metal powders are as small as 2 micron, will these be filtered?

Everyone please stay green and I wish safe expirimentation to all.

Marcus

I was looking through United Nuclears products and found this,


Misch Metal
chemical formula: (see below)
( chunks )
A metal alloy consisting of about 50 percent Cerium, 25 percent Lanthanum, 15 percent Neodymium, and 10 percent other rare-earth metals & Iron. It is the pure material used in lighters, and produces giant showers of sparks. Shotgun shells loaded with small pieces of Misch Metal are called "Dragon's Breath" - the flying particles ignite on contact with the air and produce a fireball. Hold a small piece against a grinding wheel for some amazing sparks.
Fun stuff - lots of weird uses!
1 ounce: $4.00

Its something new they just started selling.
Dose anyone know what this is, what its good for besides shooting out of shotguns, or if its even safe? Never herd os some of these metals in it and I wonder why they combust on contact with air?

Hey all

After trying like 3 bathes of "glitter" and failing all I figured, maybe its not me but my ingedients. Thats were all you come into play. Is anyone familiar with the science of glitter? my Al is atomized, and my antimony trisulfide is dark pyro, everything else is standard(AFcarcoal, sulfer flour, lampblack,kno3)
The stars burn fine, just without the actulal "glitter" part. the stars end up looking like a white star with a little bit of a spark trail. I have no idea whats wrong but i would like succes. Any one have any suggestions I would appriciate it.
thanks


Marcus