Three combustible components are split between the matchstick and the matchbox trip, but strike anywhere.

Matches build ALS that chemistry into the tip, which means you could ignite them on just about any surface.

So what's inside these mighty matches?

Matchstick itself is made of soft white aspen, a slow burning wood.

It's not very flammable, which helps protect your fingertips.

Further, fireproofing comes from bath of mono, ammonium phosphate or map.

When you blow out, the match map stops it from smouldering head of the magic is the fire starting part that white Deb on the tip.

Powdered glass.

Tiny shards create friction.

Anyway, you strike it.

That friction ignites potassium chloride, which releases oxygen as it the same chemical reaction that supplies emergency air on submarines and airplanes.

Friction also ignites phosphorus Cesc.

With sulfide, it generates enough heat to ignite the aspen shank and then burns itself out.

And now this secret source.

Potassium die Chrome ate a potent, highly combustible oxidizer.

Diamond Brands won't tell us exactly what it does, but we bet it's there to accelerate the burn, right?

Pretty hot, right?

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