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Green Fire Instructions

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It's easy to make brilliant green fire. This cool chemistry project requires only two household chemicals. Green Fire Materials Boric Acid Medical grade boric acid can be found in the pharmacy sections of some stores for use as a disinfectant. It is a white powder. It's not the same chemical as borax. I used Enoz Roach Away™, which is 99% boric acid, sold with household insecticides. Heet™ Gas Line Antifreeze and Water Remover Heet™ is sold with automotive chemicals. Metal or Stoneware Container Lighter Instructions for Making Green Fire Pour some Heet™ into the container. How much you use will determine how long your fire will burn. I used about a half cup of Heet™ for approximately 10 minutes of fire. Sprinkle some boric acid into the liquid and swirl it around to mix it up. I used 1-2 teaspoons of powder. It won't all dissolve, so don't worry about some powder at the bottom of the container. Set the container on a heat-safe surface and ignite it with a lighter