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Non Life Sciences => Chemistry => Topic started by: Glen Morine on 20/10/2015 20:16:12

Title: How do I make coloured smoke for testing a controlled-atmosphere food store?
Post by: Glen Morine on 20/10/2015 20:16:12

I am looking for help to make coloured smoke for testing of pressurised storage rooms.....something easily made with components from household or similar....

Title: Re: colored smoke for controled atmosphere food storage room
Post by: Colin2B on 20/10/2015 23:15:58

There are commercially available smoke candles for sewer testing and fire training. Try searching web in your area.

Title: Re: How do I make colored smoke for testing a controled atmosphere food storage room
Post by: SorryDnoodle on 26/10/2015 22:45:12

Quote from: Glen Morine on 20/10/2015 20:16:12

looking for help to make colored smoke for testing of pressurized storage rooms.....something easily made with components from household or similar.

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Sugar and potassium nitrate is quite easy to make and generates quite a thick white smoke, though I am unsure if the smell lingers or not.