Perchlorate-free green signal flare composition

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C149S022000, C149S045000, C149S109600

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ABSTRACT:
Perchlorate-free green flare compositions are disclosed which, when burned, produce green smoke and flames. Methods of producing the compositions are also disclosed.

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