A Zip firelighter (or "zip cube") is a packaged small block of solid fuel containing

kerosene Kerosene, paraffin, or lamp oil is a combustible hydrocarbon liquid which is derived from petroleum. It is widely used as a fuel in aviation as well as households. Its name derives from el, κηρός (''keros'') meaning "wax", and was regi ...

, sold as a firelighter in

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and the

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, also in the UK, France & Belgium where they are the leading brand.
Zip also manufacture a "Clean Wrap", "Fast & Clean" or "Wrapped" product- the kerosene is encapsulated within a lightable plastic wrapper which keeps hands clean and rooms odour free. Zip has diversified into Natural firelighters- made of compressed wood fibre and wax, and in the UK and Ireland Zip also supply convenience Firelogs and the pre-assembled "Fire In A Bag" along with a range of BBQ products.

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*http://www.zipfires.com Firelighting materials {{Energy-stub