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What Are Glow Sticks With Tinted Casings?

admin — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:40:38 +0000

There has been a lot of talk on different websites about glow sticks manufactured with tinted casings. What are tinted casings? The manufacturer makes light sticks with colored plastic to produce colors that use red. Most of the time purple, orange, red, pink, and blue is manufactured with tinted casings due to licensing issues with the red dye patent.

As we know the color red is used in small portions to make many other colors. In this case one company has patented red dye for glow sticks in the United States. In order to avoid having to pay to use the patent for the red dye Chinese manufacturers use tinted casings.

What does all this mean for the consumer? Glow sticks manufactured with tinted casings have an inferior glow. Our light sticks do not use tinted casings. We only sell premium quality glow products using clear plastic tubing.

What does all this mean for the consumer? Glow sticks manufactured with tinted casings have a inferior glow. Our light sticks do not use tinted casings. We only sell premium quality glow products using clear plastic tubing.

Can You Stop Glow Sticks Once Activated?

admin — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:25:23 +0000

Some customers have inquired if it is possible to stop a glow stick from activating once part of it has been cracked/activated. The short answer is no. Unless you want to snip off the ends that were cracked and have a safe way to plug the open ends–there is not way to stop a glow stick once it has been activated.

However, you can slow the chemical reaction by placing the glow stick in the freezer. If you have received dead glow products from the store then you should return them immediately for a refund.

Does Temperature Really Affect Glow Sticks?

admin — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:23:29 +0000

Freezing Your Glow Products Slows Reaction

Yes it does! Many people try to figure out ways to keep their cool glow sticks and novelty toys a little longer. We don’t blame you–they’re fun!

Did you know that the chemical reaction in liquid glow products is influenced by temperature? As temperature decreases, light intensity decreases, but duration of light output increases.

Our liquid glow products are designed to produce their maximum light emission for their intended duration when used at temperatures of 60

How Long Do Glow Sticks and Products Last?

admin — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:20:41 +0000

Did you know….One of the most frequently asked questions from customers is about the product life. How long do glow sticks and other glow light products last? Well that really depends on quality and size. Our glow lights are made from new materials and are expected to last from 4 to 12 hours, or longer after being activated.

This is based on the size and type of product. Some products, such as the hi-intensity emergency sticks are designed to be effective for only 30 minutes after activation, but produce a higher intensity of light during that time.

You can use some tricks to extend the life cycle of glow products so your kids can play, or parties can last, a little longer. Try freezing the glow product so the chemical reaction slows within the tubing. This will elongate the life of your favorite novelty glow toy!

Are Children at Risk Using Glow Sticks?

admin — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:17:37 +0000

Some concerned parents have asked questions about potential goody-bag toys like glow sticks and necklaces. Are they really safe? What happens if a child accidentally opens one of the products? Did you know that lightsticks light necklaces and other glow products are completely safe?

In glow sticks and other glow products we carry, the liquid light source is a non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-caustic, lightweight, windproof, light source. It is not a source of heat or sparks and is sealed within its own flexible plastic container. They are great for use in areas which may contain combustible mixtures of gasses or liquids, when ordinary sources of light might pose an explosion or fire hazard. The manufacturer has tested the products according to the regulations of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act and has determined that the products are non-toxic, nor a corrosive or irritant. They can be safely handled by children of all ages.

If one of the products is damaged fear not, use warm soap to remove from clothes and carpets!

What is the shelf life of glow products?

admin — Thu, 01 May 2008 12:07:40 +0000

How to Keep Unused Glow Toys Longer
Have you wondered before how long your glow sticks will last? The old trick is to slow the chemical reaction within the glow product by freezing it. But, some people have asked another question: how long will the unused glow toy last in the package? Did you know that studies have shown that if the original outer foil wrapper has not been damaged or the product removed from the wrapper, the products have a shelf life of one to four years, depending on the product. All industrial glow light sticks are expiration date stamped. Some novelty products are also date stamped.

Keep this in mind when you’re purchasing the high-quality products at PremierGlow.com

What makes liquid glow products work?

admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:46:42 +0000

You just cracked your favorite glow light or glow necklace when it dawns on you–how on earth do these things really work? Light sticks and other glow items generate light when two chemical compounds are mixed together in a process called chemiluminescense. This process converts energy directly to light without heat, flame or spark. To keep the reaction from occurring prematurely, the two compounds are kept separate by storing one in a very thin capsule, which is broken by flexing or bending the product tube.

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