All of our glow products are:
Safe
Non-toxic
Non-flammable
Cool to the touch
Waterproof
Buoyant
Top Quality

GLOW PRODUCT USAGE GUIDELINES

Although our glow products are safe we do recommend that they are used appropriately:
- Follow instructions & guidelines on product packaging
- We recommend products are not used by children under 6 years of age unless stated
- Store in original packaging until ready to use
- Do not puncture or cut the product - contents can stain fabric & furniture
- Do not store in direct sunlight or extremely high temperatures
- Retain packaging for future reference

Health Concerns:
Although the contents of all of our glow products are non-toxic, please observe the following:
- Contact of contents may cause temporary discomfort to skin or eyes
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water & seek medical assistance if required
- Do not drink or ingest the contents - contents include small glass pieces
- Seek immediate medical assistance if contents are ingested

Disposal
After use, dispose of glow sticks properly in a proper trash receptacle.  Please don't litter!

STORAGE & LIFESPAN

Our liquid glow products have a minimum shelf life of 2 years if stored in cool conditions, away from direct sunlight within their packaging

GLOW STICKS & THEIR USES

Glow sticks were originally manufactured for the military, but are now used for many applications.   These include:

Emergency lighting for home, office, industry, cars, boats, and more
Traffic control - fire, police, etc.
Camping
Festivals
Parades
Safety (during Halloween)
Golf
Fishing
Diving
Candle Alternative
Parties

We at the GlowStuffStore strive to ensure that you are happy with our glow products and also your on-line shopping experience.  If you have any suggestions, comments, questions or requests please email us at contactus@glowstuffstore.com.  We would love to hear from you. 

ABOUT GLOWSTICKS

A glow stick is a liquid light source that is encased in a plastic tube anywhere from 1 to 15 inches long. The tube itself is waterproof and emits no heat, while the combination of chemicals inside is non-toxic and non-corrosive.  Glow sticks are long-lasting, lightweight and are an inexpensive source of light and fun!

How do they work?

Light can be produced in a variety of ways - from heat, chemical reactions or laser emissions. In the case of glow sticks, a reaction between two non-toxic chemicals inside the plastic tube creates light in a similar way to fluorescent light bulbs. The light caused by this reaction is called luminescence, which means a source of light that is not caused by heat.

Glow sticks contain two chemicals that when mixed will create this type of light effect. When you ‘snap’ a glow stick, you are actually breaking a small, glass vial that contains a hydrogen peroxide solution, allowing the solution to mix with another solution of phenyl oxalate ester and fluorescent dye.  The phenyl oxalate ester reacts with the hydrogen peroxide solution to create the glow, and the fluorescent dye provides the color of the glow stick.

All of our glow sticks depend on a chemical process known as Chemicaluminescence to produce their light. Chemiluminescence is a chemical reaction that causes a release of energy. Electrons in the chemicals become excited and rise to a higher energy level. When the electrons drop back to normal levels, they produce energy in the form of light.

Temperature affects the intensity and duration of the glow.  The warmer it is the brighter the glow and the less the duration of the glow.  Cold temperatures will make the glow less bright, but will extend the duration of the glow.  You may have heard that you can preserve or even re-charge your glow stick by putting it in the freezer. You cannot re-charge it, as the process cannot be reversed, but cooling a glow stick will slow down the reaction taking place inside.  Placing a glow stick in the freezer will greatly slow the reaction, which will preserve the glow for up to 7 days.  Once the glow stick is warmed, the glow will resume.