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Magic Shave is an American brand of chemical depilatory shaving-related products and other personal care products. [1] It was created by Loreal's skincare division, Softsheen and Carson, in order to reduce skin inflammation, irritation and razor bumps which commonly occurs among black and African-American men.
The combustion products of smokeless powder are mainly gaseous, compared to around 55% solid products (mostly potassium carbonate, potassium sulfate, and potassium sulfide) for black powder. [1] In addition, smokeless powder does not leave the thick, heavy fouling of hygroscopic material associated with black powder that causes rusting of the ...
Black powder substitutes can be transported and stored in interstate commerce in the United States using the smokeless powder regulations instead of the more restrictive black powder regulations. As a result, black powder substitutes are becoming more commonly available than traditional black powder.
Hair destruction requires about 10 minutes. Depilation is followed by careful rinsing with water, and various conditioners are applied to restore the skin's pH to normal. Depilation does not destroy the dermal papilla, and the hair grows back. [2] Chemical depilatories are available in gel, cream, lotion, aerosol, roll-on, and powder forms.
Hodgdon's product line includes Pyrodex and Triple Seven, which are modern substitutes for black powder and intended for use in muzzleloaders and certain antique firearms. Consequences of black powder's easy ignition by sparks or static electricity make manufacture and storage hazardous. The sole factory of the United States' largest 20th ...
It extends the shelf life of the smokeless powder. This ensures that the powder remains effective and safe to use even after long periods of storage. Smokeless powder can become unstable without ethyl centralite. This can lead to inconsistent performance. In extreme cases, it can even lead to spontaneous ignition or explosion. Ethyl centralite ...
The United States military replaced black powder during the first decade of the 20th century with smokeless powders formulated from nitrocellulose colloided with ether and alcohol. [2] Large quantities were manufactured for World War I and significant amounts remained unused after the war. Nitrocellulose deteriorates in storage, but military ...
[3] [4] Higher velocities may be obtained using special cartridges drilled out to accept shotgun primers, which provide higher velocities, and some fast draw competitions allow the use of a small amount of black powder or black powder substitute to provide higher velocities for certain events. Commercially produced wax bullets are also ...