Flash Paper

[OpenMind5]

I am a magician for those who didn't know. And I was wondering if anyone knew hwo to make Flash Paper.

Op5

[OpenMind5]

For those who don't know. Flash paper is basicly paper that you can burn...and when burnt it FLASHES and leaves no residue behind. (Like ashs)

Op5

[C1ay]

Flash paper is a nitrocellulose product made from cellulose treated with sulfuric and nitric acids. Fabrication is extremely dangerous, requires expensive equipment and expensive disposal fees for the toxic waste byproducts. I would not recommend making your own.

[OpenMind5]

I get that alot. I just want know the active ingredients to produce a smaller product that will make me millions.

OP5

[C1ay]

Cellulose, sulfuric and nitric acid.

[orbsycli]

good luck

[UncleAl]

http://www.mualphaxi.com/art_chem_ninjutsu.php
Middle
http://www.powerlabs.org/chemlabs/nitrocellulose.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guncotton
http://www.fireworksfx.com/Theatre%20Effects/flpap.html

Note that all flash products are shipped wet with water.

Mix the nitrating acid mixture cold. Soak the paper/absorbant cotton/cotton cloth in a beaker of the stuff cold - in an ice bath. Soak time determines degree of nitration. Cellulose in acid is fragile. Wash in a beaker of cold water, wash in a barker of sodium bicarbonate solution (optional; no fizz means you're done), wash in water, wash in water, dry. Avoid exposure to light.

Nitrocellulose is exceedingly flammable. Depending on the degree of nitration it will burn vigorously, flash, or explode. NEVER confine the stuff when you set it off. A little firecracker in your open palm goes POP! If you make fist around it you will lose fingers.

[OpenMind5]

Thanks AL!

Where can I get many of the materials....don't think i can walk into my local grocery store and but Nirtic acid and so forth.

Op5

[OpenMind5]

Originally Posted by Buffy

Uh, Open, you may want to edit that post away: if you're trying to patent it, you should keep it secret until you've got your application filed...

Patently legal,
Buffy

I don't know what your talking about
thanks
Op5

[Buffy]

Originally Posted by OpenMind5

I don't know what your talking about

Me neither!

Cheers,
Buffy