What are the chemicals in safety matches?

Our safety matches are made with a mixture of chemicals carefully selected for safe and reliable ignition. The head of our matches typically contains potassium chlorate, sulfur, fillers, and glass powder. The friction surface includes red phosphorus. We balance these chemicals to ensure safe use. For child safety, we design our matches to be difficult for children to ignite, but we always recommend keeping matches out of reach of children.

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Q: What is the difference between regular safety matches and long stick safety matches?

The primary difference is the length of the wooden splint. Long stick safety matches have a longer handle, making them easier to use for lighting candles, fireplaces, or grills, and safer by keeping hands further from the flame. Regular matches are shorter and used for everyday tasks. Both are designed to ignite only on the treated friction surface.

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Apex Match Consortium is a leading manufacturer and exporter of safety matches, with over 70 years of experience. We have built our reputation by leveraging South India’s manufacturing expertise and recognizing the growing demand in international markets, expanding our global reach.

Apex's focus on process and a quality-centric approach has enabled us to become a One Star Export House and one of the top suppliers of safety matches. We are an ISO-certified company with One Star Export House status.

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We manufacture safety matches using premium raw materials and advanced technology, ensuring the highest quality standards in every match we produce.

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Our customer support system is fully digitized to provide quick, efficient, and round-the-clock assistance, improving customer satisfaction across all regions.

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With over 70 years of experience, we have successfully expanded our export network to major global markets, delivering top-quality safety matches worldwide.

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Apex Match has established a strong presence across several regions worldwide, focusing on key markets in Africa, Latin America, and Europe. In Africa, we actively serve Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Togo, Gambia, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Zambia, Angola, Sa Tome, and Niger. Our Latin American operations include Haiti, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Peru, Chile, and Nicaragua. In Europe, we cater to customers in Albania, Poland, and France. We specialize in exporting wooden safety matches, long stick safety matches, and customized safety matches with personalized labeling, meeting the diverse requirements of our global clientele.

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Our Clients from countries like Nigeria and Ivory Coast visited Apex Match and had a talk’s on safety match business and discussed on future relationship between companies.

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Client visit from Africa and Ivory Coast for discussions on safety matches business and future relationship between companies.

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Apex Match strictly follows international safety guidelines to ensure our products meet the highest standards. Our production processes are ISO 9001:2015 certified, ensuring consistency, safety, and quality across all our products, including raw materials and packaging.

We use high-quality woods such as Malberica and Aspen, which are sustainably sourced to ensure durability and performance. These woods are carefully selected to meet the strength requirements for safety match production, providing our customers with a reliable and safe product.

At Apex Match, we ensure the safety of our matches through strict quality control and testing. We use eco-friendly wood and a carefully balanced chemical mix, including potassium chlorate and sulfur, to create a reliable product. Matches are designed to ignite only when struck against the specially treated friction surface of the matchbox, reducing accidental ignition. Our 5-stage inspection process ensures every match meets safety standards, providing customers with a safe and high-quality product.

Yes, we provide shipment tracking for all orders. Once your order is dispatched, we share the tracking details, allowing you to monitor the status of your delivery and ensure timely arrival.

Our safety matches are designed to perform well in various environmental conditions. We use advanced techniques to ensure that they maintain reliability, even in high humidity or wet environments, making them suitable for use in diverse climates.

Apex Match offers various customization options, including custom-sized matchboxes, packaging, and branding. We also provide options for customized head colors, side frictions, and splints, allowing you to personalize the match to suit your specific needs and enhance your brand identity.

Our safety matches are made with a mixture of chemicals carefully selected for safe and reliable ignition. The head of our matches typically contains potassium chlorate, sulfur, fillers, and glass powder. The friction surface (side of the matchbox) includes red phosphorus, which helps ignite the match when struck. We take great care in balancing these chemicals to ensure safe use, with the match igniting only when friction is applied properly. Regarding child safety, we design our matches to be safe for adults and difficult for children to ignite. However, we always recommend keeping matches out of the reach of children to prevent any potential hazards.

The primary difference between regular safety matches and long stick safety matches lies in the length of the wooden splint. Long stick safety matches have a longer handle, which makes them easier to hold and use, especially for tasks like lighting candles, fireplaces, or outdoor grills. The longer length provides added safety by keeping your hand further from the flame. Regular safety matches, on the other hand, have a shorter wooden splint and are commonly used for everyday tasks. Both types of matches are designed with the same safety features, ensuring they only ignite when struck against the treated friction surface.