the present invention teaches a chemiluminescent device along with a process for its production . the invention specifically relates to a chemiluminescent article of manufacture , which includes a containment device having polymeric outer containment , and chemical system of oxalate solution inside frangible vial , and activator inside frangible vial , both the containment device and chemical system may be selected to be particularly susceptible to environmental degradation subsequent to their use . in a preferred embodiment , the chemiluminescent device is designed for an enhanced shelf life prior to use while remaining capable of losing its physical form and re - entering the environment after use .