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Bis(2,4,5-trichlorophenyl-6-carbopentoxyphenyl)oxalate, trademarked "Cyalume", was invented in 1971 by Michael M.A combination of two fluorophores can be used, with one in the solution and another incorporated to the walls of the container. You can pay securely during Checkout process using your payment card via our secured payments system. These watertight floating lightsticks feature an eyelet for attachment to a sailing jacket and are 100% reliable, unbreakable, non-corrosive, watertight and non-toxic. Starlites have been helping to catch fish after dark for 14 years, in which time the popular range has continued to expand.

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