Dec 19, 1995· What is claimed is: 1. A match head formulation suitable for the production of safety matches containing potassium chlorate and red amorphous phosphorous, the balance being made up of a binder, a thickener, a filler, and a ing agent to the exclusion of sulphur, zinc oxide and a dichromate wherein the proportion of amorphous phosphorus present is in the range from 0.5 to 2.0 …