

Diamond Matches: Since 1881, Diamond matches are known for being sturdy and easy to light.Sustainably Sourced: These sturdy and dependable matches are made from wood grown in responsibly managed forests.Their size makes them perfect for lighting candles, grills, or gas stoves. Easy to Use: These matches are your perfect companion whether you’re camping in the woods or hosting a barbecue party at home.They’re great for your kitchen, bathroom, fireplace, campsite, emergency kit, or anywhere you need them. Going Green: Each match is made from responsibly managed forests for superior Diamond quality.They’re extra thick for a longer burn time. This box contains 300 matches that are ready to strike on any surface that can create enough friction. The head of a strike anywhere match is red. The head on a safety match (top) is a solid color usually red or blue, though newer ones can be green. The above picture shows the visual difference between the two. This reaction is much harder to ignite than the potassium chlorate reaction, so the match could not be accidentally lit.


He replaced the potassium chlorate with red phosphorus, which was oxidized by the sulfur to phosphorus pentasulfide. Strike Anywhere Kitchen Matches: You’ll be ready to light the fire with these wooden matches. A strike-anywhere match can be lit against any surface with enough friction a safety match needs a strike plate containing phosphorus. Why are matches called safety matches They were invented by Swedish chemist Gustaf Erik Pasch in 1844.Diamond® Greenlight Strike Anywhere Kitchen Matches have a special ingredient on the match head that allows it to light on any surface that can create enough friction.
