Composition
66.5
Potassium chlorate 33.5
Gallic acidDescription
CAUTION: Whistle compositions have a very high rate of burning and are considered explosive. Extreme caution must be exercised when preparing whistle compositions.
DANGER: Potassium chlorate and gallic acid mixes are highly sensitive to mechanical action, and can ignite when loading. Use of such mixtures is strongly discouraged.
DANGER: Chlorate whistle compositions are sensitive to mechanical action. Use of such mixtures is discouraged.
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Chemical Formulary