Fireworks are renowned for their dazzling colors and spectacular bursts, and behind every stunning display lies a precise selection of high-quality industrial chemical raw materials. Specialized chemical suppliers provide a comprehensive range of firework-specific chemicals—including oxidizers, colorants, reducing agents and stabilizers—that meet strict purity and performance standards, forming the critical chemical foundation for safe, stable and visually striking fireworks production.

These firework chemicals are carefully categorized by function, with each type playing an irreplaceable role in the manufacturing process. Oxidizers stand as the primary energy source for fireworks, supplying the oxygen necessary for rapid and controlled combustion. The portfolio of high-purity oxidizers for the firework industry includes potassium nitrate (CAS 7757-79-1, 99.4%-99.9% purity), ammonium perchlorate (CAS 7790-98-9, 99.84% purity), potassium chlorate (CAS 3811-04-9, 99.5% purity), potassium perchlorate (CAS 7778-74-7, 99.2% purity), sodium nitrate (CAS 7631-99-4, 99% purity) and strontium nitrate (CAS 10042-76-9, 99% purity), all classified as Hazard Class 5.1 for transportation and handling compliance.

Colorants are the magic behind fireworks’ vivid hues, with metal salts delivering the iconic spectral colors of firework displays. Strontium-based compounds such as strontium nitrate (CAS 10042-76-9) and strontium carbonate (CAS 1633-05-2, 97.52% purity) produce rich, stable reds, while barium nitrate (CAS 10022-31-8, 99.3% purity) creates bright, vibrant greens—two of the most popular colors in firework shows. These precision colorants meet stringent industrial standards to ensure consistent and vivid color output during combustion.

Reducing agents and metallic powders drive the combustion and light effects of fireworks, with high-quality options including aluminum powder (CAS 7429-90-5, Hazard Class 4.1), magnesium-aluminium alloy powder (CAS 12604-68-1, Hazard Class 4.1), titanium powder (CAS 7440-32-6, ≥95% purity, general cargo) and magnesium powder (Hazard Class 4.2/4.3). Silver grey aluminum powder, for instance, is a staple reducing agent, with a 5-ton minimum order quantity to accommodate bulk firework manufacturing needs. Additional functional chemicals such as nitrocellulose (CAS 9004-70-0, Hazard Class 4.1) and red phosphorus (CAS 7723-14-0, 99% purity, Hazard Class 4.1) further support the formulation and performance of firework compositions.

Every chemical in firework manufacturing is carefully selected and combined to balance visual impact with safety and stability. Oxidizers fuel the rapid energy release, colorants bring the sky to life with distinct hues, and metallic powders enhance combustion and light effects—creating the perfect synergy for unforgettable firework displays. Reputable chemical suppliers maintain long-term partnerships with fireworks manufacturers, ensuring a steady supply of reliable, high-purity raw materials that adhere to global industrial and hazard classification standards.