{"operation":"document","citation":"18-0018","title":"BCB International Ltd — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2018-10-11","effective_on":null,"summary":"18-0018 response to BCB International Ltd concerning 173.151, 173.4.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-18-0018.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-18-0018.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-18-0018","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/docs/standards-rulemaking/hazmat/interpretations/69476/180018.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\n0\nU.S. Department\nof Transportation\nPipeline and Hazardous\nMaterials Safety\nAdministration\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE\nWashington, DC 20590\nOCT l I 20HJ\nPaul Ames\nBCB International Ltd\nLamby Industrial Park\nWentloog A venue\nCardiff CF3 2EX\nUnited Kingdom\nReference No. 18-0018\nDear Mr. Ames:\nThis letter is in response to your February 7, 2018, letter requesting clarification of the\nHazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to the classification\nof Meals, Ready to Eat (MREs) packaged with the heating source for operational rations. In\nyour letter and subsequent phone call, you describe and provide safety data sheets (SDS) for an\nethyl alcohol fuel source, classified as a Division 4.1 flammable solid in Packing Group (PG) III.\nYou explain the fuel blocks are individually packaged in two individually sealed capsules\ncontaining 1 ounce or less of fuel, which are further contained in a sealed pouch with other\nnon-hazardous materials. You include a picture of this configuration in an image showing a\npouch titled \"Cold Weather Meal.\" Specifically, you ask whether these MREs are subject to the\nHMR as a hazardous material.\nPHMSA regulates the transportation in commerce of hazardous materials in an \"amount and\nform [that] may pose an unreasonable risk to health and safety or property\" in accordance with\n49 U.S.C 5103, as delegated to PHMSA in 49 CFR §§ 1.96(b) and l .97(b ). As described in your\nletter, the fuel blocks meet the definition of a PG III flammable solid hazard and, therefore, meet\nthe definition of a hazardous material subject to the HMR. However, based on the information\nprovided in your letter, your product may meet the excepted quantities provisions of§ 173.4\nand/or the exceptions for Class 4 materials in § 173 .151, but not the de minimis exception in\n§ 173.4b.\nI hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.\nSincerely,\n~~~~\nT. Glenn Foster\nChief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention\nStandards and Rulemaking Division\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nJanuary, lkeya CTR (PHMSA)\nFrom: INFOCNTR (PHMSA)\nSent:\nTuesday, February 13, 2018 9:44 AM\nTo:\nHazmat Interps\nSubject: FW: Cold Weather Ration\nAttachments: Intrepretation2017.pdf; page-8.pdf; page-9.pdf; page-6.pdf; page-7.pdf; Shane Kelly-\nDOT 7th Feb.pdf; MSDS 001 Issue 6 - FireDragon Solid.pdf; fire dragon cold weather\nration.pdf\nHello All,\nPlease see the below and attached LOI request.\nRegards,\n-Breanna\nFrom: Paul Ames [mailto:pa@bcbin.com]\nSent: Wednesday, February 07, 2018 11:25 AM\nTo: INFOCNTR (PHMSA) <INFOCNTR.INFOCNTR@dot.gov>\nSubject: FW:_ Cold Weather Ration\nDear Mr Shane Kelly,\nI hope this mail finds you well.\nBCB Is a British Manufacture of Survival products and we have recently developed a new HEAT SOURCE which is rapidly\nreplacing the old typed of TOXIC heat sources used by militaries world wide. (Hexamine, Trioxane, Gas, Methyl Ester\netc ... )\nBCB's new Fire Dragon is an ECO Friendly & CLEAN Burning Fuel which is currently being trialled by NATICK (U.S.\nDepartment of Defence) for inclusion within their Cold Weather Ration Pack. ·\nCode:CN336\nDescription: Solid Fuel Block\nWeight: 27g (1 oz) per block\nNATO approved: NSN-9110-99-426-2694\nAir Transportable: UN Class 4.1 Packing Class Ill\nHowever we have been asked by NATICK if we can provide some supporting documentation (as per attached) that our\nproduct doesn't or wont pose any transport restriction when placed inside the ration, similar to what they experienced\nwith FRH (Flameless Ration Heater) which I believe your department reviewed and accepted.\nWe are hoping to apply the same rule/regulation in support of our product being included in the COLD WEATHER\nRATION.\nI look forward to any advice and support you can offer me on this subject and if you require any additional information\nin order to make a decision please don't hesitate to contact me.\n1\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nThank you for taking the time to evaluate my request.\nWarm regards\nPaul\nwww.firedragonfuel.com.\nA Paul Ames I Business Development Manager\nBCB International Ltd new address from April 2018 will be ...\nQ Lamby Industrial Park, Wentloog Avenue, Cardiff CF3 2EX, UK\nOur current address is Clydesmuir Rd Ind Est, Cardiff, CF24 2QS, UK\nSaving and protecting lives\nin hostile environments\nthrough innovation\nII Email: pa@bcbin.com Cell: +44 7974 373 954\n\\. Tel: +44 29 2043 3700 I Fax: +44 29 2043 3701\nQ Web: www.bcbin.com I Videos I Catalogues\n• • .. .. . ~ • ., ..\n- ~\n. < , •\n10• in~ma.lonai ~lbHlon, a nd.~~#fii~~\n2 ~ lll~~~ili~:t:'.:iff~ ·\n_ ... ,.,,\n·-······· .. .. ,~ ....\n- ,;~ ·,::·::·:--::.'\"::- :::: -\n· for Pq'lce~ $peclal EquJpm,\n- any .... . .\n~ ;;\n..\n• ,. !' • • • . ~ .. \"\" ••\n• • 11 •\n.\n• I'\" ;o II fl •• ,;~ t . ~ •• • I I .> f 1,\n..... _. .... ., ..... .,. '.· . \". :. '\". -'\"'\".\nCome and visit us on stand Hall: 11;1 I Booth: B160\nBCB International Ltd accepts no liability for the cont~nt of this email, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the Information provided,\nunless that Information Is subsequently confirmed In writing. Any views or opinions presented In this email are solely those of the author and do not\nnecessarily represent those of the company. BCB terms and conditions of trading apply. All stock Is subject to prior sale. Lead times are approximate only.\nSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Company Registration Number 01442485 VAT Number GB 108 299108\nCurrent Address: BCB International L~d, Clydesdmulr Rd Ind Est, Cardiff CF24 2QS, UK\n2\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nBCB International Ltd.\nClydesmuir Road\nCardiff\nCF242QS UK\nTel UK: 0845 300 4111\nTel RoW: +44 (0)29 2043 3700\nFax: +44 (0)29 2043 3701\nEmail: info@bcbin.com\nwww.bcbin.com\nMr. Shane Kelley Date 07.02.2018\nActing Director, Standards and Rulemaking Division\nU.S. DOT/PHMSA (PHH-10)\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE East Building, 2nd Floor\nWashington, DC 20590\ninfocntr@dot.gov\nREF: NATICK/HAZ/PA070218\nDear Mr Shane Kelley,\nI hope this letter finds you well.\nBCB is a UK based manufacturer of Individual Safety and Survival Products which are widely used\nby Militaries, Humanitarian and Expeditionary Forces worldwide.\nWe recently developed a new product for our own UK Defence Force which is rapidly growing in\ndemand by Military Forces worldwide to include as part of their heating source for individual\nheating requirements whilst cooking in the field.\nBCB's new FIRE DRAGON is a heat source used by soldiers for heating MRES (Meals Ready to Eat)\nand boiling water within Ration Packs. (see image attached)\nCN336\nCN336S\nFire Dragon 27gr (1oz) Blocks\nFire Dragon 16gr (0.5oz) Blocks\nSpecifically, the US ARMY is completing trials and now wish to include these in their rations.\nThe US Army have requested that we review its current hazardous classification, as these goods\nare classified as Class 4.1, Packing Group Ill, which could pose a transport restriction when\npackaged inside the ration.\nThey would like us to investigate whether BCB Fire Dragon when suitably packaged in a MRE /\nRation Pack, given its relatively small mass being used for personal consumption can also be\nexempt from its normal hazardous classification. Similarly, they have another product FRH\n(Flameless Ration Heater) in service whereby you have deemed that given its relatively small mass\npackaged inside the ration also doesn't pose a hazardous risk based on PHMSA in 49 C.F.R. 1.53 (b)\nand 49 U.S.C. 5103.\nSee Attached letter - Flameless Ration Heater.\ne\nscmlflurope\nA·• s1...\n----...:.,r II\nCompanyReg,slrahon No. 1442485 VAT Reg No GB 108299108\nBCB standard terms and conditions apply. All rights reseNed. Specifications subject to change. E&OE.\nPage 1 of2\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\nBCB International Ltd.\nClydesmuir Road\nCardiff\nCF242QS UK\nTel UK: 0845 300 4111\nTel RoW: +44 (0]29 2043 3700\nFax: +44 (0)29 2043 3701\nEmail: info@bcbin.com\nwww.bcbin.com\nI have enclosed our current MSDS as well as some information on the product and its packaging\nfor you to review and advise how I can support the U.S. DOD request.\nI would greatly appreciate your soonest reply as they are requesting an update from us given this\nurgent demand.\nLooking forward to your reply.\nPaul Ames\nBusiness Development Manager\ne\nsafesurope\nADS~ II\nCompany Regist,ahon No. 1442485 VAl Reg No GB 108 2991 08\nBCB standard terms and conditions apply. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change. E&OE.\nPage 2 of 2\n\n<<<PAGE 6>>>\n\n0\nU.S. Department\nof Transportation\nPlpellne and Hazardous\n. Materials Safety\nAdmlnfetrallon JUN O 6 2017\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE\nWashington, DC 20580\nJohn King\nChie~ Rations & Equipment Branch\nDefense Logistics Agency\n700 Robbins Avenue\nPhiladelphia, PA 19111\nReference No. 17-0002\nJ?ear Mr. King:\nThis letter is in response to your December 29, 2016, letter requemng clarification of the\nHamrdous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to the 1ransportation\nof flameless ration heaters (FRH) as a component ~kaged into individual operational rations. .\nIn your letter and subsequent phone call, you describe and provide safety data sheets {SDS) for\ncertain Individual Operational Rations, including, but not limited to Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE)\nthat are packed with an FRH containing 8 grams of magnesium alloy.\nWe have paraphrase4 and answered your questions as follows:\nQl. You ask whether Individual Operational Rations packed wi~ an FRH that contains 8\ngrams of magnesium alloy or less is subject to the HMR as a haz.ardous material.\nAl. PHMSA regulates the transportation in commerce of materials in an.\"amount and- form\n[that] DlflY pose an unreasonable risk to health arid safety or property.\" 49 U.S.C 5103, as\ndelegated to PHMSA in 49 C.F.R 1.53{b). This Office.determined in Ref. No. 08-0046\nthat an MRE packed with an FRH containing 8 grams or less of magnesium alloy is not\nin a quantity and form that poses an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property\n· during transportation regardless of the number of MREs in a package. This intetpretation\nremains valid. Therefore, Individual Operational Rations, such as MREs, are not subject\nto the HMR. Please note that this determination does not apply to FRH devices shipped\nseparately from Individual Operational Rations that are not hermetically sealed or to FRH\ndevices containing more than 8 grams of magnesium alloy, which must be shipped in\nconformance with the applicable requirements of the HMR.\nQ2. . You ask if an SDS for the magnesium alloy needs to accompany shipments of MREs that\ncontain an FRH. ·\nl\nI\n' !\n\n<<<PAGE 7>>>\n\nA2. The HMR does not require an SDS to accompany a shipment of hazardous materials. In\naddition, based on the above determination, no other documentation or hamd\ncommunication requiren,lents of the HMR. apply.\nI hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.\nSincerely, ~c.,I\nShane Kelley\nActing Director\nStandards and Rulemaking Division\n\n<<<PAGE 8>>>\n\nMATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET\nDate I Revised: 14/03/ 2017\nProduct Name: FireDragon Green & Clean Solid Fuel\nFs£br10w JJ: lO.BN'f:lf1:cA1'1110NI ©F n11 jt:18Sll'IA1N£1/Mfn'UR£ MD (:Jf, TIii mj(P..Ml¥/A!1Nli>£1lTAK1Nliii\nProduct Name: FireDragon Green & Clean Solid Fuel\nProduct No. FD336B, CN336, CN336S\nProduct Application True-gel alcohol fuel. Intended for use as a firelighter and/or\ncooking fuel. May be used as a hand cleanser. Use in\naccordance with product instructions.\nSupplier BCB International LTD\nUnit 7 & 8 Clydesmuir Road Industrial Estate\nCardiff,\nCF24 2QS\nUnited Kingdom\nEmergency Telephone\n+44 (0) 29 2043 3700/ +44 (0) 1554 823824\n(08:00-17:00 Mon-Fri only)\n2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture\nClassification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008\nOne or more of the substances in this product feature the following hazards as a raw\nmaterial:\nFlammable solid (Category 2), H228\nEye irritant (Category 2), H319\nSTOT single exposure (Category 3), H336\nFor the full text of the H-statements mentioned in this section, see section 16.\n2.2 Label elements\nLabelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008\nPictogram ~ <!)\nSignal word\nHazard statement(s)\nH228\nH319\nH336\nWarning\nFlammable solid.\nCauses serious eye irritation.\nMay cause drowsiness or dizziness.\nPrecautionary statement(s)\nP101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label\nat hand.\nP103 Read label before use\nMSDS Date 14/03/17 Page 1 of 9\n\n<<<PAGE 9>>>\n\nP210\nP261\nP271\nP305 + P351 + P338 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and\nother ignition sources. No smoking.\nAvoid br~athing vapours.\nUse only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.\nIF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.\nRemove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue\nrinsing.\nFor full list of precautionary statements, see section 16.\nSupplemental hazard\nstatements\n2.3 Other hazards\nThis product is highly flammable. With container open, explosive vapour/air may be formed\neven at normal room temperatures.\nDuring combustion/fire, the product becomes molten and exhibits flow.\nIn high concentrations, vapours and spray mists are narcotic and may cause headache,\nfatigue, dizziness and nausea.\nChemical Name CAS-No. EC No. Content Classification acc. to Regulation (EC)\n(%) No 1272/2008\nEthanol, denatured 64-17-5 200-578-6 85-95 Flam. Liq. 2 (H225), Eye lrrit. 2 (H319)\nSodium stearate 822-16-2 212-490-5 <2 N/A\nHyd roxypropyl 9004-65-3 N/A <5 N/A\nmethylcellulose\nThe full text for all H-statements are given in section 16.\n4.1 Description of first aid measures\nGeneral\nAdvice\nInhalation\nIngestion\nSkin contact\nRest, warmth and fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.\nShow this safety data sheet to the physician in attendance. Never give\nan unconscious person anything by mouth.\nRemove to fresh air and rest. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.\nIf symptoms persist, seek medical attention.\nDo NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth immediately and give plenty of\nwater or milk to drink. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.\nNever give an unconscious person anything by mouth.\nRemove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and\nwater.\nEye contact\nFlush with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if\npresent and safe to do. Avoid washing chemical from one eye into the\nother. Ensure to rinse thoroughly under the eyelid. If symptoms persist,\nseek medical attention.\nMSDS Date 14/03/17\nPage 2 of 9\n\n<<<PAGE 10>>>\n\n4.2 4.3 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed.\nInhalation May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness,\ndizziness and/or headaches.\nIngestion\nGastrointestinal symptoms; nausea, upset stomach,\nvomiting.\nSkin contact\nEye contact\nRepeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.\nIrritation may occur, causing redness and pain.\nIndication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed\nTreat symptomatically.\n5.1 Extinguishing Media\n5.2\nSuitable extinguishing media Unsuitable extinguishing media Special hazards arising from the\nmixture\n5.3\nAdvice for firefighters\nAlcohol-resistant foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide,\nwater fog and sand.\nDo not use high-pressure water jets.\nCarbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NO.) and oxides of\nsodium may be produced during combustion.\nProduct may produce vapour which may be invisible,\nheavier than air and spread along the ground. During\ncombustion, solid fuel will become molten and exhibit\nflow. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air.\nFlash-back possible over some distance.\nWear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear full-\nprotective gear if necessary. Keep containers cool with\nwater spray. Water run-off or discharge should not\nenter drains.\n5.4\nFurther information\nNo information available.\n6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapours,\nmist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources\nof ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of\nvapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations.\nVapours can accumulate in low areas. For personal protection\nsee section 8.\n6.2 Environmental precautions Ensure waste and contaminated materials are collected and\nremoved from the work area as soon as possible in a suitably\nlabelled container. Do not allow water run-off or discharge to\nenter drains or environment.\nMSDS Date 14/03/17\nPage 3 of9\n\n<<<PAGE 11>>>\n\n6.3\n6.4\nMethods and materials for\ncontainment and cleaning\nup\nContain spillage, and then collect with non-combustible\nabsorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth,\nvermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to\nlocal/national regulations (see section 13). Collect waste\nabsorbent with either an electrically protected vacuum\ncleaner or by wet-brushing. Wash area thoroughly with water\nafter.\nReference to other\nSee section 1 for emergency contact information.\nsections\nSee section 8 for personal protective equipment.\nSee section 13 for waste treatment information.\n7.1\nPrecautions for safe\nhandling\n7.2\n7.3\nConditions for safe\nstorage, including any\nincompatibilities\nSpecific end use(s)\nAvoid skin and eye contact. Avoid spillages. Avoid inhalation\nof vapour or mist. Keep away from sources of ignition. No\nsmoking. Take measures to prevent the build-up of\nelectrostatic charge. If left exposed, flammable and irritating\nvapours will be emitted. Ensure adequate ventilation. For\nprecautions see section 2.2.\nStore in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed in a well-\nventilated place. Keep away from direct sunlight and sources\nof heat or ignition. Do not store with oxidising agents.\nApart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2, no other end\nuses are stipulated.\n8.1 Control Parameters\nComponents with workplace\ncontrol parameters\nDue to the nature of the product, workplace exposure limits are unlikely to be exceeded.\nThe product has not been tested for workplace exposure limits when used as stipulated in\nsection 1.2.\nOne or more component exhibits workplace exposure limits as a raw material, as below:\nEthanol EH40 WEL, TWA- 8h l,000ppm, l,920mg/m3\nELV (IE), STEL 1,000ppm\n8.2 Exposure Controls\nAppropriate engineering\ncontrols\nPersonal protective equipment\nSkin\nprotection\nProvide adequate to ensure the defined work place\nexposure limits are not exceeded.\nWhere possible, wear suitable gloves. As the product is a mixture of\nseveral substances, the durability of the glove material cannot be\ncalculated in advance and should be tested before use. Protective gloves\nMSDS Date 14/03/17 Page 4 of 9\n\n<<<PAGE 12>>>\n\nshould be replaced is damaged or otherwise compromised through wear\nand tear. Protective gloves should comply with EN 374.\nEye/face\nprotection\nBody\nprotection\nRespiratory\nprotection\nContact lenses should be avoided when working with this product. Safety\nglasses, when worn, should comply with EN 166.\nDue to the nature/size of the product, specific clothing is not usually\nnecessary. Impervious clothing, Flame-retardant antistatic protective\nclothing may be worn when handling large quantities.\nDue to the nature of the product, no personal respiratory protective\nequipment is normally required in well ventilated areas. In case of\ninsufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory aid equipment. A Type A\nfilter is recommended and mask to EN 143\nControl of\nenvironmental\nexposure\nPrevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product\nenter drains.\nAppearance\nOdour\npH\nMelting/freezing point\nInitial boiling point\nFlash point\nUpper explosion limit\nLower explosion limit\nVapour pressure\nFlammability\nRelative density\nWater solubility\nAuto-ignition ternperature\nDecomposition temperature\nViscosity\nOxidising properties\nExplosive properties\nGross calorific value\nSolid, colourless. Usually translucent, sometimes opaque\nAlcoholic\n8\n60-65°C\n78°C\n17°C (Cleveland open cup; BS EN ISO 2592:2001)\n19% (V)\n3.3% (V)\n5.85kPa (20°C)\nNo data available\n0.84g/cm3 (20°C)\nPartially soluble (20°C)\n363°C\nNo data available\nNo data available\nNo data available\nFormation of explosive air/vapour mixtures is possible.\n29MJ/kg (approx.)\n10.1 Reactivity Stable under recommended storage conditions.\n10.2\n10.3\nChemical stability\nPossibility of hazardous\nreactions\nStable under recommended storage conditions.\nNo data available.\n10.4\nConditions to avoid\n10.S Incompatible materials\nMSDS Date 14/03/17\nHeat, flames, sparks, extremes of temperature and direct\nsunlight.\nAlkali metals, ammonia, oxidising reagents, peroxides.\nPage 5 of9\n\n<<<PAGE 13>>>\n\n10.6 Hazardous decomposition\nproducts\nOther decomposition products - no data available. In the\nevent of fire, see section 5.\n11.1 Information on toxicological effects\nAcute toxicity\nToxic Dose - LDso >2000 mg/kg (oral rat)\nToxic Concentration - LCso >20 mg/I (4hr mouse)\nRepeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.\nCauses serious eye irritation. May cause redness and pain.\nSkin corrosion/irritation\nSerious eye\ndamage/irritation\nRespiratory\ndamage/irritation\n_Ingestion\nMay cause mechanical respiratory irritation. May cause\ndrowsiness, dizziness and/or headaches.\nGastrointestinal symptoms; nausea, upset stomach and/or\nvomiting.\nNo data available.\nRespiratory or skin\nsensitisation\nGerm cell mutagenicity\nCarcinogenicity\nNo data available.\nNo data available.\nIARC:\nReproductive toxicity\nSpecific target organ\ntoxicity - single exposure\nSpecific target organ\ntoxicity - repeated\nexposure\nAspiration hazard\nNo component of this product present at levels greater than\nor equal to 0.1% is identified as probably, possible or\nconfirmed human carcinogen by IARC.\nNo data available.\nEthanol is a CNS depressant. Exposure to vapours may cause\ndizziness, drowsiness and/or headaches.\nNo data available. Similar symptoms to STOT- single\nexposure may occur.\nNo data available.\nThe chemical, physical and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated\nfor this product.\nValues presented are based on available literature. No testing was carried out for this\nproduct.\n12.1 Toxicity LCso: > 100 mg/I (96 hrs, Fish)\nECso: > 100 mg/I (48 hrs, Daphnia)\nMSDS Date 14/03/17 Page 6 of9\n\n<<<PAGE 14>>>\n\nICso: > 100 mg/I (72 hrs, Algae)\n12.2 Persistence and No data available.\ndegrada blllty\n12.3 Bioaccumulative potential No data available.\n12.4 Mobility in soil No data available.\n12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment PBT and vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety\nassessment not required, not conducted. No component of\nthis product is deemed PBT or vPvB\n12.6 Other adverse effects Will dissolve and disperse in an aqueous environment. Do not\nflush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Avoid\nsubsoil penetration.\nValues presented are based on available literature.\nS.ti£fjQN 13: Ol· SPOSAi. C ONSIDERATIONS\n13.1 Waste treatment methods\nProduct\nContaminated packaging\nBurn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner\nand scrubber, but exert extra care in igniting as this material\nis highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable product\nto a licensed hazardous waste disposal company. Any\nmaterial used to control spillage must be disposed of in the\nsame way. Dispose of in accordance to local and national\nregulations.\nEmpty contaminated packaging thoroughly. This can be\nrecycled after thorough and proper cleaning. Packaging that\ncannot be cleaned is to be disposed of in the same manner as\nthe product.\n14.1\nOne or more of this product's components are classified as dangerous good for\ntransportation by ADR/RID, IMDG or IATA. Available information and product testing allows\ndetermination of dangerous goods transport class for this product.\nUN number\nADR/RID\nIMDG\nIATA\n1325\n1325\n1325\n14.2\nUN proper shipping name\nADR/RID\nIMDG\nIATA\nFlammable solid, organic, N.O.5, (ethanol mixture)\nFlammable solid, organic, N.O.5, (ethanol mixture)\nFlammable solid, organic, N.O.5, (ethanol mixture)\n14.3 Transport hazard class(es)\nMSDS Date 14/03/17\nPage 7 of9\n\n<<<PAGE 15>>>\n\nADR/RID Class 4.1: Flammable solid\nIMDG Class 4.1: Flammable solid\nIATA Class 4.1: Flammable solid\nPacking label •\n14.4 Packing group\nADR/RID Ill\nIMDG Ill\nIATA Ill\n14.S Environmental hazard\nADR/RID No\nIMDG No\nIATA No\n14.6 ·special precautions for No data available.\nuser\nThis safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907 /2006.\n15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or\nmixture\nTake note of regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling and packaging of\nsubstances and mixtures.\nTake note of the control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) regulations, 2002.\nTake note of directive 98/24/EC on the protection of the health and safety of workers from\nthe risks related to chemical agents at work.\nTake note of directive 92/85/EEC on the protection of the health and safety of pregnant\nworkers.\nTake note of directive 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work\nTake note of workplace exposure limits, 2005 (EH40)\n15.2 Chemical safety assessment\nFor this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out.\nFull text of H-statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.\nH228 Flammable solid\nH319\nCauses serious eye irritation\nH336\nMay cause drowsiness or dizziness\nFull text of P-statements referred to under section 2.\nP101 If medical advice is needed, have product container, or label at\nhand.\nP102\nP103\nP210\nKeep out of reach of children.\nRead label before use.\nKeep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other\nignition sources. No smoking.\nGround/bond container and receiving equipment.\nP240\nMSDS Date 14/03/17\nPage 8 of 9\n\n<<<PAGE 16>>>\n\nP241\nP261\nP264\nP271\nP280\nP304 + P340 + P312\nP305 + P351 + P338\nP337 + P313\nP370 + P378\nPSOl\nEUH066\nUse explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/light/equipment.\nAvoid breathing vapours.\nWash hands thoroughly after handling.\nUse only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.\nWear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face\nprotection.\nIF INHALED: remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a\nposition comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTRE or\ndoctor/physician if you feel unwell.\nIF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.\nRemove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue\nrinsing.\nIf eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention.\nIn case of fire: Alcohol resistant foam, Dry Powder, Carbon\nDioxide, Water Fog, Sand.\nDispose of container/packaging in accordance with local\nregulations on waste disposal.\nRepeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.\nAcronyms\nSTOT\nSTEL\nTWA\nLCso\nLDso\nICso\nIARC\nADR/RID\nIMDG\nIATA\nPBT\nvPvB\nSpecific-target organ toxicity.\nShort-term exposure limit.\nTime-weighted average.\nLethal concentration - concentration at which 50% of the\npopulation is killed.\nLethal dose - dose at which 50% of the population is killed in a\ngiven period of time.\nInhibitor concentration - concentration of an inhibitor where the\nresponse/binding is reduced by half.\nInternational agency for research on cancer.\nEuropean agreement concerning the international carriage of\ndangerous goods by road and railway.\nInternational maritime dangerous goods code.\nInternational air transport association.\nPersistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.\nVery persistent, very bioaccumulative.\nFurther information\nThe information in this Safety Data Sheet should be provided to all who will use, handle,\nstore, transport or otherwise be exposed to this product. This information has been\nprepared for the guidance of plant engineering, operations, management and for people\nworking with or handling this product. This information is believed to be reliable and\ncorrect at the Revision Date, and represents the best information currently available and\nknown by BCB International Ltd. However, BCB International Ltd makes no guarantee or\nwarranty, express or implied, with respect to such information and we assume no liability\nand anticipated used and is for the material without chemical additions or alterations.\nUsers should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information\nfor their particular purposes. It is the responsibility of the user to undertake a suitable risk\nassessment/COSHH assessment prior to using the material.\nMSDS Date 14/03/17 Page 9 of 9\n\n<<<PAGE 17>>>\n\n•\nBCBs new all-weather biofuel FireDragon is made\nfrom UK sourced ethanol. FireDragon Fuel can be\nused in most cooking stoves and barbecues, as\nwell as for fire lighting.\n• Ideal in the outdoors to cook your rations and boil\nyour brews quickly, safeguard your health, while\nprotecting the environment.\n• Our fuel is non-toxic, non-drip and made from 100%\nnatural renewable ingredients.\n• It is easy to light, burns cleanly and independent\nresearch shows that it boils quicker than all other\nsolid fuels.\n• In the driving rain, the freezing Arctic, at high\naltitudes or searing heat, FireDragon will perform in\nthe most extreme conditions.\nHand Cleanser\nAll Weather\n@Cleanburn\nThe gel produces very little soot on the\nbottom of your pan.\n@Air transportable\nSafe to be packed and transported on cargo\nplanes by air.\nLong shelf life\nFiredragon has a shelf life of more than 5\nyears. ® Safe to be packed with food.\nQuick & easy to\nlight\nClean burn\n® Patented\nUnique patented technology granted\nworlwide. .\nPatent number: 2500062 22-01-2014\nFor more information visit www.firedragonfuel.com\n\n<<<PAGE 18>>>\n\nCOOKING > Fire lighting\nIn extensive field testing b!:J the British Army, Flre•ragon proved to be the best\nof all five fuels tested.\nSTART Quick, simple & easy to 1ngnite\nFire Dragon beats:\nt/ Hexamine which gives off Cyanide\nt/ Trioxane which gives off Formaldehyde\nt/ Gas fuels which are unable to be transported by air\nt/ Methyl Esters which gives off a lot of soot\nComparison table -Better than the rest!\n3 MINUTES Starting to boil\nLittle flame v1s1ble\nX X ✓\nX X X\nX\nX X ✓\nX ~~ . ..JH/x,\n✓\nX X ✓\n,,J;~ r IC, X X\nX X X\n- x~· ~\nI\n~ ,fl)('\nX X ✓\n~ J \"\" ,1-~\nX X\n✓\n✓\n✓ ✓\n7'\n~~ i\n!f ✓\n✓ ✓ ✓\n✓\nX\n\"'&,,it\nX\nl\nX\n=;,\n✓\n\"':/V\nX\n\"\" X\n✓\n✓\n✓\n✓\n¼·'~-'··\"\" ' ✓\n✓\n✓\n✓\n,,<\n\"\"\"; { '\n\"V\n✓\n~\n✓\n✓\n✓\nPerformance table -Quicker than the rest!\n'The small Flre•ragon\ntablets are eas!d to\nuse and flt perfectl!d I\nInto m!d suNlval tin\nand mess kW' J\nSgt, Special Forces\nFor more information visit www.firedragonfuel.com\n\n<<<PAGE 19>>>\n\n• I COOKING > Fire lighting\n······· ......................... ..................................................................................................... .................................................... .\nFIRE\nFuel for ~he futurel\nAs part of the British military evaluation\nfor a new field cooking\nand cooker fuel independent\nlaboratory tests were conducted which\ncompared FireDragon against 5 other\nsolid and gel fuels including Hexamine.\nFireDragon was proven to be the best.\nrel n~es more 1eat energy\na e,within\nr compgred to\ntested ...\n9.5 seconds ...\nFIREDRAGON GEL FUEL\nCODE: CN336D (1 LITRE)\nC ODE: CN336C (250ML)\nOur all-weather gel biofuel derived from FireDragon Solid fuel technology.\nMade from UK sourced ethanol, FireDragon Gel Fuel can be used in multi-fuel\noutdoor cooking stoves, and barbecues, as well as for fire lighting.\n• Ideal in the outdoors to cook your rations and boil your brews\nquickly, safeguard your health, while protecting the environment.\n• Our fuel is non-toxic, non-drip and made from 100% natural\nIngredients.\n• It is easy to light, burns cleanly and our research shows that it boils\nquicker than most other non-gas fuels.\n• In the driving rain, the freezing Arctic, at high altitudes or searing\nheat, FlreDragon will perform in the most extreme conditions.\nFIREDRAGOli\" · SOLID FUEL\nCODE: CN336 (CASE 60- P A i ·McH 6 X 27G)\n------------\nA new innovative environme~qilly,friendly solid fuel.\n• Non-toxic and odourless \\ .suitable for all weather\n1: J;J[lditions\n• Highly effective, high burn fuel 'J>~\n• ~ J:lili!io.\n~\n. k will burn for about\n• Easy and guick to ignite\nB m!cu:iTus' ~\n- use the flint, matcn or lighter.\n• Will llght&9oi:dteV enwher;iWet\n• Low luminosity\n• Can be used with a,11a1'iety of\n• Very little soot given off, so\ncookers\ndoesn't dirty your cooking pot\nor mess tin.\n• Made from sustainable, natural\nblofuel\n• Easy to store and handle\n• Air transportable\n• Safe to be packed with food\n• High calorific value 28,000 kJ / kg\n• Patented\nWeight: 6 X 27g (0.9oz) per pack\nNATO approved; NSN-9110·99-426-2694\nAir Transportable: UN Class 4.1 Packing Class Ill\n\n<<<PAGE 20>>>\n\nCOOKING > Fire lighting\nMutTJ-FUEL COOKER\nCODE:CN337\nThis high quality cooker Is made from aluminium and It Is small and llghtwelght. It\ncomes with a wind shield and fuel receiver. The fuel receiver adds to the performance\nof the system as it helps to channel and focus the flame up onto the cooking vessel,\neffectively like a chimney. The central fuel receiver helps to improve the burn\nefficiency so improving your cooking time and reducing the amount of fuel you need.\nYou can store 3 FlreDragon solid blocks Inside the folded closed stove. Ideal while\ncarrying and storing.\n• Easy to use\n• Compact\n• Lightweight\n• Waterproof\n• ReJ.J.s.able\n• MOD Issue\n• Efficient\n• You can burn l)lany fuels (not petrol) in its\ncentral tuel receiver\nWeight: 110g (3.8oz)\nNATO approved: NSN-7310-99-587-4226\nSize when closed: 11 SL x 70Wx 25Hmm (4.5' x 2.7\" x 0.9\")\nI w1:~uR I ~-~\nSMARTPHONE ! M\nTO VIEW VIDEO\nI. - J (!l . ..a\"\nSee videos of how to use it at www.firedragonfuel.com","truncated":false,"body_characters":33341}