This pertains to all flash items, paper, cotton, string and the like

First of all, the flash products are flammable at a cellular level due to the process that they are created in. Basically as long as they are wet they will not work. A refrigerator will act as a desiccant and dry out the chemical and continue to do this until they are brittle. Keeping them sealed in their bags, stored in a metal box will be sufficient.

From the Material Safety Data Sheet for the paper

Section IV- FIRE, EXPLOSION, REACTIVITY HAZARD DATA

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: ... If properly stored and handled this product will be stable for long periods of time (usually several years or more). In rare cases, it will darken and release acrid fumes. Your inventories should be viewed periodically for such changes. If observed product should be carefully destroyed. When these events occur in the product that has been DRIED there is a small risk of spontaneous combustion.

Use Oldest Product First

Section VI -Precautions for Safe Handling and Use

Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storage: This product must be stored in the wet condition until ready for use. Keep in in a cool, dry, ventilated area, away from heat and ignition sources.

TO DRY, REMOVE FROM THE BAG, ONLY AS MUCH AS YOU WILL BE USING IMMEDIATELY. PLACE IT IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. Drying will usually take less than 24 hours (depending on the amount being dried).

Never smoke or use ignition sources in the presence of this product.

Note: Information is precautionary. We do not recommend using flash items.

Last modified Thursday, May 03, 2007