Paraffin oil

Paraffin oil
Formula: 

CnHm

Description: 

Sometimes used as an additive (about 1%) in colored fires to make pressing easier and to offer moisture protection e.g. in compositions containing large amounts of strontium nitrate. It also reduces the sensitivity of the composition.

Sources: 

hardware stores

Hazards: 

Generally not hazardous in normal handling, however good l aboratory practices

should always be used. Avoid long term exposure to skin or by inhalation.