Specialty Oxidizers & Color Agents
Bismuth Oxide
Bi2O3 · CAS 1304-76-3 · EC 215-171-9
PPC-CC-01
Crackle went lead-free, and this is the material that made it possible. Milled for even distribution through the mix.
Specification
| Product | Bismuth Oxide |
|---|---|
| SKU | PPC-CC-01 |
| Formula | Bi2O3 |
| CAS no. | 1304-76-3 |
| EC no. | 215-171-9 |
| Purity | ≥ 99.5% |
| Mesh | 120 |
| Packing | 25 kg iron drum |
Purity values are minimums. Full SDS, certificates of analysis and complete shipping documentation accompany every order; ask us for the documentation pack your import application needs.
Where it fits
Small additions, big effects. Crackle systems, glitter, and the chlorine donors that make color chemistry sing: the details that separate a good shell from a memorable one.
What this one does
The lead-free crackle standard
Regulations worldwide moved crackle away from lead. Bismuth oxide delivers the same dragon-egg crackle with modern, compliant chemistry at 99.5% purity. Pair it with magnalium and copper oxide for complete crackle systems.
Storage and compatibility
Storage and compatibility
This item is not one of the families named in the catalog compatibility chart. Ask our technical team before you store or mix it beside anything else.
The golden rule
Oxidizers and fuels belong in separate storage areas, ideally separate buildings or magazines, never in the mixing room itself. Your local regulations set the required separation. When in doubt: more distance and more walls. If two materials could form a composition on the shelf, they should never share one.
Safety, storage and shipping
Documents with every order
- Certificate of Analysis for every lot
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS): EN, PT on request
- Third-party testing reports available
- Dangerous-goods declarations for transport
- Commercial invoice + packing list for customs
How your order is packed
- Oxidizers: 25 kg double-lined woven bags
- Metal powders: sealed iron drums (25-50 kg)
- Specialty items: paper drums, sealed liners
- Palletized and strapped for sea freight
- UN-spec packaging where classification requires
Storage guidance
- Keep oxidizers away from fuels, metals & acids
- Metal powders: dry, sealed, below 30 °C
- Chlorates: never store or mix with sulfur
- Keep original labels and lot numbers intact
- Rotate stock: first in, first out
Importing to Brazil
- Pyrotechnic chemicals are controlled products, and we ship them worldwide. Import licensing in Brazil runs through the Brazilian Army (Exército Brasileiro / SFPC)
- We supply the CAS numbers, UN classifications and SDS documentation your license application needs
- Ask us for a reference documentation pack to support your application
This page is sales documentation, not a safety manual. The practices described here are recommended guidelines and good practices only. It is your responsibility to store and handle these materials safely and to follow the directions of your government and regulatory bodies. Safety is your responsibility: you owe it to yourself and your employees. Always consult the SDS for the specific lot you receive.
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