On the other hand, because of its energy content, it is glad to have an opportunity to decompose when it encounters a fluorescer with the ability to accept its energy. The fluorescer thus acts as a catalyst for the decomposition of the key intermediate, and this catalyst is an important factor in the efficiency of this chemical reaction. Because the fluorescer is separate from the energy producing components of the reaction, it can be varied without changing the basic chemistry. Since the color of the light depends on the fluorescer selected, peroxyoxalate chemiluminescence can be formulated in any color desired. The lightstick is a tube containing the chemical reactants separated by a capsule.
Activation is accomplished by bending the lightstick to break the capsule.
The result is a bright, long lasting light. Chemical light is finding many important uses. It is especially useful because it is cold and cannot cause fire or explosion. The Omniglow logo is a trademark of Omniglow Corporation.