In essence, glow sticks make use of two types of liquids – one inside the casing, and one inside a glass vial that floats on top of the first. Glow Sticks break because when you bend them, they break the glass vial, enabling the liquids to mix. Chemical reactions cause light to be produced without heat as a bi-product. Chemiluminescence is the term used to describe the reaction. There are many online stores where you can buy Glow Sticks in Bulk.
Glow sticks: what do they contain?
Two chemicals are used in our glow sticks, hydrogen peroxide and tert butyl alcohol. These chemicals are mixed with a fluorescent dye to produce the coloured glow stick effects. Glass vials hold hydrogen peroxide, which is what is inside. All the ingredients used are non-flammable and non-toxic. To put them in perspective, hydrogen peroxide is commonly used as a hair dye and is also found in laundry detergents. Tert butyl alcohol is a common ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.
What other names do glowsticks have?
Light sticks, glow sticks, party sticks, glow necklaces, glow bracelets, glow fishing lures, glow sticks, light sticks, light sticks, snap lights, glow fishing lures
Glowsticks are available in what sizes?
A glowstick comes in a variety of sizes and widths, but the most common size and width is the standard six-inch glowstick. Glowsticks 4″ and 8″ are cheaper alternatives for small budgets, and night sports such as night golf as well as parties and fundraising have saw the need for 22″ and 8″ glow necklaces and bracelets grow.
Children should not use the 1.5″ glowsticks as they are too large for them. Fishermen use these types of glowsticks most often.
In addition to traditional glowsticks, there are a variety of glow products available, from glow straws to glow cups, to funny glow glasses to personalised badges.
How do I Deal with a Leaky Glowstick?
You don’t need to panic! Even though the liquid inside our glowsticks may slightly irritate the skin, they are non-toxic and do not harm humans. The contents of glowsticks should be washed away with clean water if they come into contact with your skin. Even though the liquid in a glowstick is not toxic, it will act as a plasticiser, causing plastic materials to warp. This is so that glowsticks shouldn’t be used around plastics or painted surfaces.
You are unlikely to be exposed to the contents of a glowstick with correct usage under normal circumstances.
What is the Difference Between Glowsticks?
Are all glowsticks the same since they’re simple products? In a word, no. The quality of products varies in every industry – some manufacturers make the products as cheaply as possible without concern for quality, whilst for others quality and safety are the most important factors. Depending on your goals, the glowsticks can be manufactured with a focus on minimizing cost or with a focus on making a quality product. Buying from a reputable source is recommended; staying away from the ‘bargain basement’ is not advised as you don’t know what you may be getting. You now know why something is so cheap.
What are the Steps for Activating a Glow Stick?
No matter what size glowstick you have, you just need to gently press on the center as if you’re trying to break a pencil in half. Once the vial is broken, the chemicals will mix and create a glowing effect. The glow stick will be active for a minimum of eight hours if it has been shaken.