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BUY MAGNESIUM POWDERS, MAGNALLIUM, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, MAGNESIUM NITRATE, MANGANESE DIOXIDE, MICA, MOTOR MICA

Please note that there are price breaks per pound, the more that you get. Unless otherwise specified, the prices are, from left to right, the 1lb, 5lb, 10lb and 20 lb prices. See the Shipping Rates for more info. All the chemicals listed on this page (in blue) require a DOT-E-8249 Exemption box (see shipping rates for details)

The last thing listed behind the stock number is the hazardous class, if any, of the item. The Shipping class Legend follows. If any of these are listed after a chemical, that chemical is hazardous, but some of them may be shipped as a limited quantity with no hazmat. Those that can are as listed below in the color coding.

DW=Dangerous When Wet; SC=Spontaneously Combustible;
OX=Oxidizer; FS=Flammable Solid; FL=Flammable Liquid; PM=Poisonous Material;
CM=Corrosive Material; AG=Aerosol Gas; ORM=ORM-D (cannot be shipped with other hazmat items, but is not hazardous itself)

For our safety as well as yours, we ship everything according to regulations. The DOT has no sense of humor!

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Color Coding:
Green - means that particular item is not considered hazardous. However, items that are listed as ORM-D CANNOT be shipped to other countries (no international shipping). E-mail us if you have a question on a partcular item. ORM-D's are not considered hazardous by ground service.
Orange - means the item is normally hazardous, but we can ship it without a hazmat fee (in 1LB quanities, up to 10LBs, at 1LB price)
Red - means that the item must be shipped hazardously, regardless of qty ordered.
Blue - require a DOT-E-8249 Exemption box and hazardous fees.

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For the MSDS information buttons, please realize these may or may not be the same ones that come with your order. We have them included here for your convenience and they are pulled from the internet, not necessarily from the manufacturer that we get the material from.

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Magnesium - chips, +6 mesh - [Mg] Stock #C157B6 - FS - Can be shipped by UPS or USPS. No ATFE required to purchase

$10.35/lb

$50.00/5lb

Magnesium "Firefly" - flake, 5 to 18 mesh nominal - [Mg] Stock #C157C - FS - Can be shipped by UPS or USPS. No ATFE required to purchase
Great size for use in mines and tails in large rockets.

$15.25/lb

$74.00/5lb

Magnesium "Hollow Curl" - 1/8" wide X 1/8" long X .020" thick (99.8% Pure Mg) - [Mg]. Stock # C157CRL
Can be shipped by UPS or USPS. Great for brilliant round star cores with hot KP mixtures or long tail comets. *Approx. 45,360 hollow curls per pound*
No ATFE required to purchase

$11.70 /lb

$53.00 /5lb

Magnesium sweepings, approx 70-120 mesh with some chips. - FS - [Mg] Stock#C157FS
This material is sweepings from the clean cement floor during the manufacture chipping and milling process and packaging. As floor sweepings, it could have a very low content of debris such as occasional broom bristle, wood slivers or dirt. This granular material may be screened for a variety of particle sizes (average particle size approx 70-120 mesh) with some chips. Run through 20 mesh screen and use for ignition primes, thermites, igniter cord, tracers, stars, flares, composite rocket propellants, etc..Larger chips can be used in mines, etc.. Limited supply. No ATFE manufacturers permit required to purchase.

$9.75/lb

Sale Price!

$28.75/5lb ($5.75/lb)

Special Sale Price!

30 lbs for $2.75/lb

Magnesium Ribbon - 1/8" w X 1 1/2" X .015" nominal - [Mg] Stock #C157R - FS - Can be shipped by UPS or USPS. No ATFE required to order

$6.00/4 oz bag

Used to ignite difficult mixtures, for emergency campfire starter, as white firefly when mixed with mine lift charge

Magnesium, granular/chip -3+10 mesh - [Mg] Stock #C157S - FS - Can be shipped by UPS or USPS. No ATFE required to purchase
Great size for comets, fountains, spolettes, salutes, etc..

$9.75/lb

$43.75/5lb

For stars, comets, mines, salutes, etc.

Magnesium - firefly flake & fine ribbon - [Mg] Stock #C157SFR - FS - Can be shipped by UPS or USPS. No ATFE required to purchase
Great size for comets, fountains, spolettes, salutes, etc.. We also supply this material to survival & adventure supply wholesalers and gun show dealers for sale as an emergency firestarter material. The thinner than foil web is very easily ignited by sparks or other means.

$9.60/lb

$45.60/5lb

For stars, mines, salutes, etc.

Magnesium, granular/chip, -6 +20 mesh (some oxide) - [Mg] Stock #C158 - FS - Can be shipped by UPS or USPS. No ATFE required to purchase. Excellent size for mines, comets, fountains, salutes, etc..

$9.60/lb

$45.60/5lb

Magnesium, granular/chip, 10 to 60 mesh - [Mg] Stock #C1581 - FS - Can be shipped by UPS or USPS. No ATFE required to purchase Excellent size for mines, comets, fountains, salutes, etc..

$9.50/lb

$46.60/5lb

Magnesium, sawchip, granular, 15 to 60 mesh [Mg] Stock #C1581G15 - FS. Can be shipped by UPS or USPS. No ATFE required to purchase.

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Magnesium Shavings - fine, -10+20 mesh (1% debris) - [Mg] Stock #C1581S10 - FS - Can be shipped by UPS or USPS. No ATFE required to purchase.
Great size for comets, fountains, spolettes, rocket tails, thermites, ignition primes, etc..

$9.95/lb

$47.75/5 lb

Magnesium Shavings - fine, -20+50 mesh (1% debris) - [Mg] Stock #C1581S20 - FS - Can be shipped by UPS or USPS. No ATFE required to purchase. Great size for comets, fountains, spolettes, rocket tails, thermites, ignition primes, etc..

$11.50/lb

Magnesium, granular, -40 mesh - [Mg] Stock #C158A - FS - Can be shipped by UPS or USPS.
Great size for comets, fountains, rocket tails, spolettes, thermites, ignition primes for tracers, etc.. No ATFE required to purchase.

$16.50/lb

$79.20/5lb

$152.40/10lb

Magnesium, spheroidal, -50 +100 mesh [Mg] Stock # C158/50100 - FS

High quality brand new high density, free flowing spheroidal magnesium from E.S.M.. This particle size is used in magnesium flares, flash/stun and other similar military ordnance. In pyrotechnic use, it can also provide the high candella silvery tail of rockets, comets, stars, star cores, spolettes, exploding targets and in thermites. Can be shipped by USPS in one pound tubs without hazmat fees. No ATFE required to purchase, no quantity restrictions.

$9.75 (1 lb qty) 1 lb quantities can be shipped by mail (USPS) with no hazmat fee

$5.75/lb (30 lb qty) quantities can be shipped by mail (USPS) with no hazmat fee

Magnesium - granular, -50 to 325 mesh - [Mg] Stock #C158C - DW - Shiped by Motor Freight only. Magnesium and magnallium marked as FS and/or those with 50% chips CAN be shipped by USPS with no hazmat fee, (now restricted under the injunction. Please see our home page under the heading 'please read this before ordering') ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase.

$16.00/lb

$78.00/5lb

Magnesium - granular, 100 mesh - [Mg] Stock #C159 - DW - Shiped by Motor Freight only. Magnesium and magnallium marked as FS and/or those with 50% chips CAN be shipped by USPS with no hazmat fee, (now restricted under the injunction. Please see our home page under the heading 'please read this before ordering') No ATFE required to purchase
This is by far the most popular Mg particle size we sell. Used extensively for tracers and tracer ignition comps, as well as other similar useage. Wide range of uses!!

$19.50/lb

$94.20/5lb

Magnesium - granular, 100 mesh with 50% chips - [Mg] Stock #C159M - FS - Can be shipped by USPS without hazmat fee No ATFE required to purchase
This is by far the most popular Mg we sell. Used extensively for tracers and tracer ignition comps, as well as other similar useage. Widest range of uses out of all of our magnesiums!!

$15.90/lb

Magnesium - ellipsoidal shaped -20 mesh - [Mg] Stock #C159A - FS - Can be shipped by UPS or USPS. No ATFE required to purchase
Shaped like little footballs. Very unique burn characteristics. Can be used for long white tails in high power rockets, comets, spolettes, large fountains, etc..

$15.00/lb

$69.60/5lb

$139.20/10lb

Magnesium - atomized (spherical), 200 to 325 mesh - [Mg] Stock #C159B - DW - Shiped by Motor Freight only. Magnesium and magnallium marked as FS and/or those with 50% chips CAN be shipped by USPS with no hazmat fee, (now restricted under the injunction. Please see our home page under the heading 'please read this before ordering') ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase.

$24.70/lb Now Back In Stock

$122.85/lb Now Back In Stock

Magnesium - atomized (spherical), 200 to 325 mesh with 50% Mg chips - [Mg] Stock #C159BM - FS - Can be shipped by USPS without hazmat fees
(now restricted under the injunction. Please see our home page under the heading 'please read this before ordering') ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase.

$18.00/lb Now Back In Stock

$88.00/5lb Now Back In Stock

Magnesium - flake, granulation 16 (190 to -325 mesh) - [Mg] Stock #C159B1 - DW - Shiped by Motor Freight only. Magnesium and magnallium marked as FS and/or those with 50% chips CAN be shipped by USPS with no hazmat fee, (now restricted under the injunction. Please see our home page under the heading 'please read this before ordering') ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase.

Out of stock

$19.00/lb

$94.50/5lb

$187.00/10lb

$344.00/20lb

Magnesium - flake 190-325 mesh with 50% Mg chips - [Mg] Stock #C159B1M - FS - Can be shipped by USPS without hazmat fees - ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase

$18.20/lb Out of stock

Now back In Stock Until This Lot Is Gone

Magnesium - atomized, 19 micron (90% -325 mesh) - [Mg] Stock #C159B2 - DW - Shiped by Motor Freight only. Magnesium and magnallium marked as FS and/or those with 50% chips CAN be shipped by USPS with no hazmat fee, (now restricted under the injunction. Please see our home page under the heading 'please read this before ordering') ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase.

$22.00/lb

$105.00/5lb

Now back In Stock Until This Lot Is Gone

Magnesium - atomized, 19 micron (90% -325 mesh) with 50% Mg chips - [Mg] Stock #C159B2M - FS - Can be shipped by USPS without hazmat fees.
(now restricted under the injunction. Please see our home page under the heading 'please read this before ordering') ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase.

$17.00/lb

Magnesium - flake, 30 micron (AFA 500 mesh) 30% +165 mesh - [Mg] Stock #C159B30 - DW - Shiped by Motor Freight only. Magnesium and magnallium marked as FS and/or those with 50% chips CAN be shipped by USPS with no hazmat fee, (now restricted under the injunction. Please see our home page under the heading 'please read this before ordering') ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase.

$18.00/lb

$88.00 /5lb

$174.00/10lb

Magnesium - flake, AFA 500 mesh with 50% Mg chips - [Mg] Stock #C159B30M -FS Can be shipped by US Mail without hazmat fees
(now restricted under the injunction. Please see our home page under the heading 'please read this before ordering') ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase.

$13.50/lb Special Sale Priced

Magnesium - flake, 60 micron (AFA 250 mesh) 20% +165 mesh - [Mg] Stock #C159B60 - DW - Shiped by Motor Freight only. Magnesium and magnallium marked as FS and/or those with 50% chips CAN be shipped by USPS with no hazmat fee, (now restricted under the injunction. Please see our home page under the heading 'please read this before ordering') ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase

$15.95/lb

$73.00/5lb

$142.00/10lb

Magnesium - flake, AFA 250 mesh with 50% Mg chips - [Mg] Stock #C159B60M - FS Can be shipped by US Mail without hazmat fees.
(now restricted under the injunction. Please see our home page under the heading 'please read this before ordering'). ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase.

$12.50/lb Special Sale Priced

Magnesium - flake, 90 micron (APS 170 mesh) - [Mg] Stock #C159B90 - DW - Shiped by Motor Freight only. Magnesium and magnallium marked as FS and/or those with 50% chips CAN be shipped by USPS with no hazmat fee, (now restricted under the injunction. Please see our home page under the heading 'please read this before ordering') ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase

$15.95 /lb

$73.00 /5lb

$142.00 /10lb

Special 20lbs

$7.50/lb $150.00/20lbs

Magnesium - flake, 90 micron (APS 170 mesh) with 50% Mg chips - [Mg] Stock #C159B90M - FS - Can be shipped by US Mail without hazmat fees.
(now restricted under the injunction. Please see our home page under the heading 'please read this before ordering') ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase

$13.00/lb Special Sale Priced

Magnesium - atomized, 5 micron (1000 mesh) HOT!! - [Mg] Stock #C159C - DW - Shiped by Motor Freight only. Magnesium and magnallium marked as FS and/or those with 50% chips CAN be shipped by USPS with no hazmat fee, (now restricted under the injunction. Please see our home page under the heading 'please read this before ordering') ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase

$24.00/lb

Magnesium - atomized, 5 micron with 50% Mg chips - [Mg] Stock #C159CM - FS Can be shipped by US Mail without hazmat fees ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase.

$18.00

Magnesium/Aluminum - alloy, 50/50, -325 mesh - [MgAl] Stock #C160 - DW - Shiped by Motor Freight only. Magnesium and magnallium marked as FS and/or those with 50% chips CAN be shipped by USPS with no hazmat fee, (now restricted under the injunction. Please see our home page under the heading 'please read this before ordering') ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase

$24.00/lb Out Of Stock

Magnesium/Aluminum - 325 mesh with 50% Mg chips - [MgAl] Stock #C160M - FS - Can be shipped by UPS without hazmat fees ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase

$18.00 Out Of Stock

Magnesium/Aluminum - alloy, 70/30, -270 mesh - [MgAl] Stock #C160/270 - DW - Shiped by Motor Freight only.Magnesium and magnallium marked as FS and/or those with 50% chips CAN be shipped by USPS with no hazmat fee, (now restricted under the injunction. Please see our home page under the heading 'please read this before ordering') ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase

$24.00/lb In Stock / Limited Quantity

$110.00/5lb

Magnesium/Aluminum - alloy, 70/30, - 270 mesh with 50% Mg chips - [MgAl] Stock #C160/270M - FS - Can be shipped by UPS without hazmat fees.
ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase

$18.00 In Stock / Limited Quantity

Magnesium/Aluminum - alloy, 50/50, -200 mesh - [MgAl] Stock #C160B - DW - Shiped by Motor Freight only. Magnesium and magnallium marked as FS and/or those with 50% chips CAN be shipped by USPS with no hazmat fee, now restricted under the injunction. Please see our home page under the heading 'please read this before ordering') ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase. currently out of stock

$21.60/lb Out Of Stock

$106.50/5lb Out Of Stock

Magnesium/Aluminum - alloy, 50/50, -200 mesh with 50% Mg chips - [MgAl] Stock #C160BM - FS - Can be shipped by USPS without hazmat fees. ATFE manufacturing permit required to purchase.

$16.20 Out Of Stock

Magnesium/Aluminum - alloy, 50/50, -100 mesh - [MgAl] Stock #C161 - DW - Shiped by Motor Freight only. Magnesium and magnallium marked as FS and/or those with 50% chips CAN be shipped by USPS with no hazmat fee, (now restricted under the injunction. Please see our home page under the heading 'please read this before ordering') No ATFE required to purchase

$19.50/lb Out Of Stock

$95.50/lb Out Of Stock

Magnesium/Aluminum - alloy, 50/50, -100 mesh with 50% Mg chips - [MgAl] Stock #C161M - FS - Can be shipped by USPS without hazmat fee. No ATFE required to purchase

$15.50/lb Out Of Stock

Magnesium/Aluminum - alloy, 50/50, -50 mesh - [MgAl] Stock #C161B - DW - Can be shipped by US Mail with no hazmat fee. No ATFE required to purchase .

$18.60/lb Out Of Stock

$86.20/lb Out Of Stock

Magnesium/Aluminum - alloy, 50/50, -50 mesh with 50% Mg chips - [MgAl] Stock #C161BM - FS - Can be shipped by UPS without hazmat fees No ATFE required to purchase

$15.00/lb Out Of Stock

Magnesium Carbonate - fine, anti-cake, neautralizer, refractory and coolant in color smoke mixtures- [MgCO3] Stock #C162

$7.45/lb

$36.50/5lb

Magnesium Nitrate, fine granular [Mg(NO3)2*6H2O], magnesium (II) nitrate, hexahydrate, nitric acid magnesium salt, hexahydrate. Stock # C162A -OX
Surplus white granular, hygroscopic oxidizer (moist) used where lower heat pyrotechnic reactions are desired which are not moisture sensitive. Because of its high water soluble nature, optimum homogeniety can be achieved when used in formulations containing water soluble binders. Dry thoroughly before using with reactive moisture sensitive metals and mixtures. Also used extensively in tank mixed fertilizers and in combination with other candidates including, but not limited to, ammonium nitrate, urea, ammonium sulfate,m potassium nitrate, phosphates, etc.. Magnesium is an essential part of chlorophyll production in green plants and is needed for photosynthesis to occur. Magnesium also activates enzymes needed for vigorous root production and growth. No ATFE required to purchase and no quantity restrictions.

$6.55/lb

$30.95/5 lbs

Magnesium Oxide - fine powder, stabilizer, refractory - [MgO] Stock #C1621

$8.65/lb

$40.15/lb

Manganese Dioxide - fine, -325 mesh, combustion catalyst - Stock #C162B

$8.80/lb

Metalurgical Metal Dross - Stock #C162B1 mix/powder/granular
This is a "potting mix" added to the molten steel when casting pot metal for a multitude of machine parts. Various components include aluminum, various oxides and carbon, all of which may be used to compound pyrotechnic compositions. We have already done the experiments for you. Ten pound quantities come with your choice of formulations free (choose only one per 10 lbs): Thermites, Thermic Ignition Mixtures, White Smoke, Emergency Signal/Hand Flares. Here, its basic function is an inexpensive bulking agent. Works well to cut your costs. One free formula per 10 lb bag. Be sure to list which one(s) you want with your order.

$2.80 /lb

$12.00 /5 lbs

$18.00 /10 lbs

$36.00 /20lbs

FULL DRUMS / 330 LBS (380 lbs gross ship wt) 69¢ / lb

Methanol (methyl alcohol) - [CH3OH] Stock #C162C1 - FL - Shipped as an ORM-D non hazmat.
Base solvent for Color Alcohol Flames and the most popular alcohol used as a solvent for alcohol soluble binders such as red gum, nitrocellulose, shellac, etc..

$8.00/qt (ship wt 3 lbs)

Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (MEKP) 35-40% in Dimethyl Phthalate liquid curing agent - Stock #CMEKP - ORM-D
Wikipedia; MEKP is an organic peroxide, a high explosive similar to acetone peroxide. MEKP is a colorless, oily liquid whereas acetone peroxide is a white powder at STP; MEKP is slightly less sensitive to shock and temperature, and more stable in storage. MEKP is a severe skin irritant and can cause progressive corrosive damage or blindness.
Dilute solutions of 30 to 60% MEKP are used in industry and by hobbyists as the catalyst which initiates the crosslinking of unsaturated polyester resins used in glass-reinforced plastics, and casting. For this application, MEKP is dissolved in dimethyl phthalate, cyclohexane peroxide, or diallyl phthalate to reduce sensitivity to shock. Benzoyl peroxide (Perkadox CH-50) can be used for the same purpose. The standard ratio is 1 oz. of MEKP to 1 gallon of polyester resin. For smaller quantities, please refer to the ratios below. Because there are numerous factors that govern the cure rate of the resin, the ratios listed are suggested starting points only. Always do a test with a small amount of resin first before mixing up a larger batch.

1 oz resin: 20 drops MEKP
16 oz resin: 1/8 oz MEKP
32 oz resin: 1/4 oz MEKP
64 oz resin: 1/2 oz MEKP

$11.00/ 8 oz dropper tip bottle not yet available

Methylene Chloride (dichloromethane) - [CH2CI2] Stock #C162D - ORM-D
Solvent used to "melt" plastics such as shell hemispheres, to glue them. Evaporates very fast. Caution, use with adequate ventilation.

$13.00/qt (ship wt 5 lbs)

Mica, Motor Mica, Gimsheen 30 fine powder, Mineral Muscovite mica, potassium aluminum silicate. Specific gravity 2.82, CAS# 12001-26-2, ph 6.0 – 7.5. Stock #C162E
Wikipedia; 'Muscovite (also known as common mica, isinglass, or potash mica) is a phyllosilicate mineral of aluminum and potassium with formula KAl2(AlSi3010)(F,OH)2, or (KF)2(AL203)3(Si02)6(H20). It has a highly perfect basal cleavage yielding remarkably thin laminæ (sheets) which are often highly elastic.'
Gimsheen 30 is a water-ground muscovite mica processed for optimal aspect ratio and finds its main use in barrier coatings and polymers. This 30µ functional filler is resilient and adds strength, stiffness and flame/heat resistance with low heat distortion and shrinkage. Gimsheen 30 also finds applications in rigid and semi-rigid insulation and structural foams and in adhesives to improve like properties. Muscovite is in high demand for the manufacture of fireproofing and insulating materials, as a lubricant in oils and waxes (including, but not limited to, motor oils, liquid lubes, powder lubes and wax based bullet lubes) and as a base in facial makeups. Similar??? powder mica sells for $20.00 to $29.00 per pound on Ebay.

$12.00/ lb

$56.25/ 5lb

$107.50/ 10 lbs

55 lb bag @ $5.95/lb

Mineral Oil - paraffin oil, fog oil - Stock #SMKFOG
Used as a protective coating agent and binder in flare formulations. It is also used extensively as a fog oil and insecticide base, where it is heat vaporized into white "fog". Added to powder smoke mixtures (up to 15%), vaporized product increases smoke density, stabilizes burn rate and increases the porosity of the ash thus allowing the vaporized dye to escape more freely for best color.

$12.00/qt (3 lbs ship wt)

$41.00/gal (8 lbs ship wt)

Mold Release & Leather Preservative
Military surplus paste mixture of silicone, waxes and mineral oil that acts as a moistureproof water barrier when applied to substrates such as leather, vinyl, boots, tents, saddles, gun scabbards, wood, cloth, etc.. We sell it also as an effective mold release when applied to rocket motor tooling (spindle and rams) or mold surfaces to prevent propellants and other castables from sticking for easy removal.

MIL/WREP

Military Preservative & Mold Release Paste ~4 oz Tin

$2.25/4oz (6 oz)

Firefox Enterprises Inc.
PO Box 2668
Pocatello, ID. 83204
(208)237-1976