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How to identify Chinese crackers?

18-10-2014
18th October 2014

How to identify Chinese crackers?

So, how does one identify Chinese crackers? You don’t need to be a Sherlock Holmes to do the sleuthing.

“There are several ways to identify them. For instance, the language and brand name on the pack manufactured in India would always be in English; on a Chinese pack, it would be Mandarin. Besides, it is mandatory for Indian packs to specify information like the Maximum Retail Price (MRP), instructions about how to handle the crackers and the address of the manufacturer. You won’t find them on Chinese crackers,” says A.P.Selvaraj, former president of TANFAMA, Sivakasi.

Why Chinese crackers are cheaper?
Chinese fireworks uses chlorides and per-chlorides in place of aluminium powder and nitrates used by Indian units. 1kg of Aluminium powder costs Rs.300 while 1kg Potassium Chloride costs Rs.40-60. Small amount of chlorides is sufficient. 5 to 10 grams of chlorides equal to 100 to 200 grams of aluminium powder used at Sivakasi. Chinese fireworks cheaper by atleast 40% more colourful.

Banned Chinese Crackers:
Chinese Fireworks uses highly volatile chlorides, per chlorides which is banned in India.

Dangers of Chinese Crackers:
The Chinese firework products include potassium chlorate, which is a dangerous chemical and can ignite or explode spontaneously when mixed with a combustible material.


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