All Starlites work on the simple but established principle of two non-toxic, non-corrosive chemicals inside a plastic tube separated by a wall of glass. They are used by marching band conductors for evening performances; glow sticks are also used in festivals and celebrations around the world.

The sensitizers used are polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, a class of compounds known for their carcinogenic properties. A superb emergency light source for life preservers as it is waterproof, windproof, nonflammable, easy to activate, and requires no batteries. They concluded that light stick solutions "are hazardous and that the health risks associated with exposure have not yet been properly evaluated. All Cyalume products are updated by our engineers in the US and manufactured in our factories in France and the US according to strict quality standards. Tench anglers fix them on floats to fish pit margins, river anglers wrap them to quiver tips, and carp hunters tape them to bobbins.This is done to enable visibility of bioluminescent marine organisms, which cannot be seen while a bright dive light is illuminated. A glow stick, also known as a light stick, chem light, light wand, light rod, and rave light, is a self-contained, short-term light-source. The reason for this is that the reverse [2 + 2] photocycloadditions of 1,2-dioxetanedione is a forbidden transition (it violates Woodward–Hoffmann rules) and cannot proceed through a regular thermal mechanism.

OFFICIAL CHEMICAL LIGHT OF THE MILITARY - ChemLights are standard issue for all military personnel so you know there’s no better alternative available. Diphenyl oxalate can sting and burn eyes, irritate and sting skin and can burn the mouth and throat if ingested.

The design also included a stand for the signal device so it could be thrown from a moving vehicle and remain standing in an upright position on the road. The versatility of Starlites makes them first choice for anglers all over the country and the brand leader for bite detection after the sun has gone down.