Question 1

Are they stable enough to be carried in emergency packs in each of our cars?

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I can't attest to the maximum temperature the product can handle before it self-ignites. The seller mentioned deformation at 140°F, but in the sun, in a hot climate, the interior can quickly get to that temperature and keep going. A lot of electronics protect themselves by not working above 168°F. I've seen it happen to my car's touchscreen on a 85-90° day on the SoCal coast around noon when parked in the sun. So what do you think is gonna happen to a black truck without sunshades at 128° in the blazing sun in Phoenix at noon on June 27?

Note to vendor: It would be great if you tested this in a safe environment to 250°F so we all know if the product is stable or not. I imagine that it is likely going to be ok since things normally don't self-combust below 300°F, but it's nice to know for sure. Especially if I'm keeping them in a bug out bag. Nothing worse than getting away from the zombies only to find your Suburban ablaze!

Question 2

What chemicals are used in this product?

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Here is a breakdown of the different materials burning at each stage once the red string has been pulled:
• Seconds 1 - 3 : Safety smoke - designed to let the user know the product has stated
• Seconds  3 - 30 : Eco-friendly formulated flint / powder pack - designed to catch fire to the main brick-portion 
• Minutes  0.5 - 30 :  Sanding dust & light wax - the housing of the product designed to burn long & hot.

The sawdust and wax is really what is burning here and it burns clean.

I hope this was helpful! 
If you still have questions, please feel free to email us. Team@pullstartfire.com

Question 3

Will this work after getting wet?

Accepted Answer

Each box is individually wrapped in plastic I can only assume if you don't break the plastic it will work

Question 4

If the string breaks and no ignition can you light it to start it?

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Thank you for the question!
If you find the red string has broken and you are unable to pull the now smaller section of cord, please reach out to us directly and we will happily replace the product. ✓

*We have recently made a change in production to a thicker red string to help fix this issue going forward.

Product Dimensions	13.34 x 8.26 x 23.5 cm; 453.59 g
Item Weight	1 Pounds
Batteries required	No

Pull Start Fire Pull String Firestarter for Indoor Outdoor or Camping Weatherproof Pack of 12

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