Non of the substances used are flammable or toxic, in fact to put them in perspective, hydrogen peroxide is used as a hair dye hence the term peroxide blonde and in laundry detergent and tert butyl alcohol is used in the manufacture of perfumes and cosmetics. Glowsticks, glow sticks, light sticks, snap lights, party sticks, glow necklaces, glow bracelets, glow fishing lures.
Essentially glowsticks are available in a number of sizes and widths the most popular being the standard 6. This size is typically used for fishing. Aside from traditional glowsticks, glow products come in all shapes and sizes, from glow straws and glow cups to personalised badges and hilarious glow glasses. The liquids inside our glowsticks are non toxic and are not harmful to humans although they may slightly irritate the skin. If you come into contact with the contents of a glowstick simply wash the affected area with clean water.
Please do bear in mind that with correct use and under normal circumstances you are very unlikely to come into contact with the contents of a glowstick. OK so glowsticks are pretty simple products so are they all the same?
The simple answer is no. The materials used to make the glowsticks can be made cheaply with a focus on minimal cost or they can be made with the intention of making a good product. To activate your glowstick regardless of size, you simply need to apply gentle pressure to the centre of the glowstick in a similar motion as if you were to break a pencil in half.
This will then break the vial and allow the chemicals to mix creating the glow. Simply give it a shake to complete and enjoy your glowstick for a minimum of 8 hours!
However they are also useful to us with a wide range of uses such as fishing, caving, diving, camping, night golf, night sports, high visibility, table decorations, flower arranging and of course fundraising and parties. Night sports are a relatively new phenomenon and are becoming increasingly popular with sports such as night golf and night football leading the way. Glowsticks are as crucial to these games as the ball itself as they allow players to be seen and highlight key areas such as golf fairways, holes to aim for and goal mouths.
Glow necklaces and glow bracelets are used to identify players and distinguish between teams, whilst in the case of night golf; glowsticks are applied to golf buggies, flags and to mark out hazards. Glowsticks are really a one use only product; however it is true that the effect can be stalled by placing the glowstick in the freezer.
As the extreme cold will slow down the chemical reaction in a glowstick thus preserving the glow, the opposite effect occurs when you place a glowstick in warmer temperatures. Whilst doing this the glowstick will burn much brighter, but the life of the glowstick will be greatly diminished as the chemical reaction ends much quicker.
A glow product cannot be reactivated or turned on or off, however the freezer trick will mean that you can prolong the life of your glow products if desired. In the meantime, call the poison center. The advice from poison control for ingestion of the so-called glowing toxic liquid chemical is much the same. Rinse your mouth out well, drink a little milk, and call poison control, which will again, stay in touch to make sure you're fine.
Poison control encourages people to stay in touch often because different individuals can have various reactions to chemicals. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is considered one of the best children's hospitals in the country, possibly the world. The hospital's poison control center reports that, "dibutyl phthalate is not a poison; it is an irritant. The best treatment for any exposure to dibutyl phthalate is water.
The following is a round up of the advice the hospital gives for handling contact with dibutyl phthalate. Any foreign substance you get in your eyes will cause irritation. Dibutyl phthalate in the eyes will sting immediately and can cause a burning sensation and tearing.
The tearing part is good - it's the body's natural way of ridding itself of chemicals. The hospital recommends washing your eyes out with water for minutes and seek medical attention if the discomfort persists. If dibutyl phthalate is splashed on the skin, it will cause stinging, redness, and irritation. Flush with water and soap and later apply cream if the irritation continues.
If your child swallows dibutyl phthalate, the substance will cause mouth and throat discomfort and soreness. You should rinse your mouth very well with plain water and then drink a cold beverage. Next, contact the poison control center. Then the hospital recommends ice cream or ice water if any discomfort remains. Animal Poison Control reports that glow products are a low toxicity issue.
Glow products may cause intense taste sensations in animals along with stomach upset, but no serious problems occur unless a very large amount is ingested. According to all the best resources available, glowing products do not present an acute danger to children or pets. You should always handle any glow product with care and supervise older children who are using it. Types of Poisons. Glow Sticks. For Ingestion: Don't be alarmed if lips and tongue glow for a few minutes.
Wipe the mouth with a clean wet washcloth; go over the tongue and around the gum line. Give the child up to one-half cup 4 ounces of water.
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