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Salient. Victoria University Student Newspaper. Volume 36, Number 9. 1ts May 1973

Main-Fire Mixture

Main-Fire Mixture.

The following mixtures of the same quantity will bum longer than the mixture discussed above. Main-burning mixtures are usually primed by one of the incendiaries discussed above.

a. Gelatin GaS. Use 4 parts non-detergent soap to 6 parts gasoline, kerosene, or other petroleum products. Heat the liquid in a double boiler or over a flameless heat source until it begins to boil. Then remove the liquid from the heat and introduce the soap in small chips or powder. Stir this mixture until it becomes a thick putty-like mass. This incendiary may be ignited with any flame.

b. Wax and Sawdust, Mix 5 parts wax and 5 parts sawdust. Any flame may be used to light this mixture.