Are matches vegetarian?

Question

Sooo...like...I was reading my favorite band's guitarist's blog. Here's a quote:

"Fritch tells me matches aren't vegetarian. I never knew. I liked matches."

Answer 1

according to wikipedia...

"The striking surface is composed of typically 25% powdered glass, 50% red phosphorus, 5% neutralizer, 4% carbon black and 16% binder; and the match head is typically composed of 45-55% potassium chlorate, with a little sulphur and starch, a neutralizer (ZnO or CaCO3), 20-40% of siliceous filler, diatomite and glue."

the only thing I can see is if the glue is made of animal parts, but it seems like that would vary by brand.

Answer 2

no help... but is it afi's blog?

Answer 3

They may not be vegetarian because of their purpose. Aside from lighting a candle they are used to light up the grill, or start any sort of fire in which meat is cooked. thus, not pro vegetarian.