How Fireworks Affect Air Quality and Health in India
How Fireworks Affect Air Quality and Health in India
Global · Published Oct 28, 2026
• Fireworks during celebrations like Diwali release harmful barium aerosols, significantly impacting air quality and health.
• Learn about their composition and effects on the environment.

Chemical Composition of Fireworks

Fireworks contain oxidisers, fuels, and colourants, including barium compounds like BaCl2 and Ba(NO3)2. Upon ignition, these compounds vaporise and condense into fine particles, which can undergo atmospheric transformations, altering their chemical properties and environmental impact.

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