Personal Distress Signal vs Smoke Signal Orange
Pyrotechnics & Flares comparison
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The Pains Wessex Personal Distress Signal and Comet Smoke Signal Orange are both pyrotechnics & flares products certified to USCG. Key difference: Burn Time — Personal Distress Signal is 5 s vs Smoke Signal Orange at 3 min (minimum).
Specification comparison
Specification
Personal Distress Signal
Smoke Signal Orange
Light Intensity
Burn Time
Altitude
Color
Weight
Net Explosive Content
Cartridge Count
Visibility (day)
Visibility (night)
Ignition Method
UN Number
Hazard Class
Part Number
Dimensions
Temperature Range
Certification comparison
Certification
Personal Distress Signal
Smoke Signal Orange
MED
— Not listed ✓
SOLAS
— Not listed ✓
USCG
✓ ✓
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Data sources
Personal Distress Signal
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