A mixture of white phosphorous (for ignition upon firing) magnesium and zirconium (for maintaining the burn) create a "flamethrower" effect that is truly effective for roughly 20 meters. The claims of 100 yards are drawn from the furthest traveled particle in lab testing. I'm guessing on the reasoning behind the 100 yard claim, because I've never had one do it's job past 30 meters, and even then it was weakening considerably.
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