# BCB International Ltd — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation - **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:** Not available - **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:** <<>> 0 U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 OCT l I 20HJ Paul Ames BCB International Ltd Lamby Industrial Park Wentloog A venue Cardiff CF3 2EX United Kingdom Reference No. 18-0018 Dear Mr. Ames: This letter is in response to your February 7, 2018, letter requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to the classification of Meals, Ready to Eat (MREs) packaged with the heating source for operational rations. In your letter and subsequent phone call, you describe and provide safety data sheets (SDS) for an ethyl alcohol fuel source, classified as a Division 4.1 flammable solid in Packing Group (PG) III. You explain the fuel blocks are individually packaged in two individually sealed capsules containing 1 ounce or less of fuel, which are further contained in a sealed pouch with other non-hazardous materials. You include a picture of this configuration in an image showing a pouch titled "Cold Weather Meal." Specifically, you ask whether these MREs are subject to the HMR as a hazardous material. PHMSA regulates the transportation in commerce of hazardous materials in an "amount and form [that] may pose an unreasonable risk to health and safety or property" in accordance with 49 U.S.C 5103, as delegated to PHMSA in 49 CFR §§ 1.96(b) and l .97(b ). As described in your letter, the fuel blocks meet the definition of a PG III flammable solid hazard and, therefore, meet the definition of a hazardous material subject to the HMR. However, based on the information provided in your letter, your product may meet the excepted quantities provisions of§ 173.4 and/or the exceptions for Class 4 materials in § 173 .151, but not the de minimis exception in § 173.4b. I hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance. Sincerely, ~~~~ T. Glenn Foster Chief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention Standards and Rulemaking Division <<>> January, lkeya CTR (PHMSA) From: INFOCNTR (PHMSA) Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 9:44 AM To: Hazmat Interps Subject: FW: Cold Weather Ration Attachments: Intrepretation2017.pdf; page-8.pdf; page-9.pdf; page-6.pdf; page-7.pdf; Shane Kelly- DOT 7th Feb.pdf; MSDS 001 Issue 6 - FireDragon Solid.pdf; fire dragon cold weather ration.pdf Hello All, Please see the below and attached LOI request. Regards, -Breanna From: Paul Ames [mailto:pa@bcbin.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2018 11:25 AM To: INFOCNTR (PHMSA) Subject: FW:_ Cold Weather Ration Dear Mr Shane Kelly, I hope this mail finds you well. BCB Is a British Manufacture of Survival products and we have recently developed a new HEAT SOURCE which is rapidly replacing the old typed of TOXIC heat sources used by militaries world wide. (Hexamine, Trioxane, Gas, Methyl Ester etc ... ) BCB's new Fire Dragon is an ECO Friendly & CLEAN Burning Fuel which is currently being trialled by NATICK (U.S. Department of Defence) for inclusion within their Cold Weather Ration Pack. · Code:CN336 Description: Solid Fuel Block Weight: 27g (1 oz) per block NATO approved: NSN-9110-99-426-2694 Air Transportable: UN Class 4.1 Packing Class Ill However we have been asked by NATICK if we can provide some supporting documentation (as per attached) that our product doesn't or wont pose any transport restriction when placed inside the ration, similar to what they experienced with FRH (Flameless Ration Heater) which I believe your department reviewed and accepted. We are hoping to apply the same rule/regulation in support of our product being included in the COLD WEATHER RATION. I look forward to any advice and support you can offer me on this subject and if you require any additional information in order to make a decision please don't hesitate to contact me. 1 <<>> Thank you for taking the time to evaluate my request. Warm regards Paul www.firedragonfuel.com. A Paul Ames I Business Development Manager BCB International Ltd new address from April 2018 will be ... Q Lamby Industrial Park, Wentloog Avenue, Cardiff CF3 2EX, UK Our current address is Clydesmuir Rd Ind Est, Cardiff, CF24 2QS, UK Saving and protecting lives in hostile environments through innovation II Email: pa@bcbin.com Cell: +44 7974 373 954 \. Tel: +44 29 2043 3700 I Fax: +44 29 2043 3701 Q Web: www.bcbin.com I Videos I Catalogues • • .. .. . ~ • ., .. - ~ . < , • 10• in~ma.lonai ~lbHlon, a nd.~~#fii~~ 2 ~ lll~~~ili~:t:'.:iff~ · _ ... ,.,, ·-······· .. .. ,~ .... - ,;~ ·,::·::·:--::.'"::- :::: - · for Pq'lce~ $peclal EquJpm, - any .... . . ~ ;; .. • ,. !' • • • . ~ .. "" •• • • 11 • . • I'" ;o II fl •• ,;~ t . ~ •• • I I .> f 1, ..... _. .... ., ..... .,. '.· . ". :. '". -'"'". Come and visit us on stand Hall: 11;1 I Booth: B160 BCB 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, unless that Information Is subsequently confirmed In writing. Any views or opinions presented In this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. BCB terms and conditions of trading apply. All stock Is subject to prior sale. Lead times are approximate only. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Company Registration Number 01442485 VAT Number GB 108 299108 Current Address: BCB International L~d, Clydesdmulr Rd Ind Est, Cardiff CF24 2QS, UK 2 <<>> BCB International Ltd. Clydesmuir Road Cardiff CF242QS UK Tel UK: 0845 300 4111 Tel RoW: +44 (0)29 2043 3700 Fax: +44 (0)29 2043 3701 Email: info@bcbin.com www.bcbin.com Mr. Shane Kelley Date 07.02.2018 Acting Director, Standards and Rulemaking Division U.S. DOT/PHMSA (PHH-10) 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE East Building, 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20590 infocntr@dot.gov REF: NATICK/HAZ/PA070218 Dear Mr Shane Kelley, I hope this letter finds you well. BCB is a UK based manufacturer of Individual Safety and Survival Products which are widely used by Militaries, Humanitarian and Expeditionary Forces worldwide. We recently developed a new product for our own UK Defence Force which is rapidly growing in demand by Military Forces worldwide to include as part of their heating source for individual heating requirements whilst cooking in the field. BCB's new FIRE DRAGON is a heat source used by soldiers for heating MRES (Meals Ready to Eat) and boiling water within Ration Packs. (see image attached) CN336 CN336S Fire Dragon 27gr (1oz) Blocks Fire Dragon 16gr (0.5oz) Blocks Specifically, the US ARMY is completing trials and now wish to include these in their rations. The US Army have requested that we review its current hazardous classification, as these goods are classified as Class 4.1, Packing Group Ill, which could pose a transport restriction when packaged inside the ration. They would like us to investigate whether BCB Fire Dragon when suitably packaged in a MRE / Ration Pack, given its relatively small mass being used for personal consumption can also be exempt from its normal hazardous classification. Similarly, they have another product FRH (Flameless Ration Heater) in service whereby you have deemed that given its relatively small mass packaged inside the ration also doesn't pose a hazardous risk based on PHMSA in 49 C.F.R. 1.53 (b) and 49 U.S.C. 5103. See Attached letter - Flameless Ration Heater. e scmlflurope A·• s1... ----...:.,r II CompanyReg,slrahon No. 1442485 VAT Reg No GB 108299108 BCB standard terms and conditions apply. All rights reseNed. Specifications subject to change. E&OE. Page 1 of2 <<>> BCB International Ltd. Clydesmuir Road Cardiff CF242QS UK Tel UK: 0845 300 4111 Tel RoW: +44 (0]29 2043 3700 Fax: +44 (0)29 2043 3701 Email: info@bcbin.com www.bcbin.com I have enclosed our current MSDS as well as some information on the product and its packaging for you to review and advise how I can support the U.S. DOD request. I would greatly appreciate your soonest reply as they are requesting an update from us given this urgent demand. Looking forward to your reply. Paul Ames Business Development Manager e safesurope ADS~ II Company Regist,ahon No. 1442485 VAl Reg No GB 108 2991 08 BCB standard terms and conditions apply. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change. E&OE. Page 2 of 2 <<>> 0 U.S. Department of Transportation Plpellne and Hazardous . Materials Safety Admlnfetrallon JUN O 6 2017 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20580 John King Chie~ Rations & Equipment Branch Defense Logistics Agency 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 Reference No. 17-0002 J?ear Mr. King: This letter is in response to your December 29, 2016, letter requemng clarification of the Hamrdous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to the 1ransportation of flameless ration heaters (FRH) as a component ~kaged into individual operational rations. . In your letter and subsequent phone call, you describe and provide safety data sheets {SDS) for certain Individual Operational Rations, including, but not limited to Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) that are packed with an FRH containing 8 grams of magnesium alloy. We have paraphrase4 and answered your questions as follows: Ql. You ask whether Individual Operational Rations packed wi~ an FRH that contains 8 grams of magnesium alloy or less is subject to the HMR as a haz.ardous material. Al. PHMSA regulates the transportation in commerce of materials in an."amount and- form [that] DlflY pose an unreasonable risk to health arid safety or property." 49 U.S.C 5103, as delegated to PHMSA in 49 C.F.R 1.53{b). This Office.determined in Ref. No. 08-0046 that an MRE packed with an FRH containing 8 grams or less of magnesium alloy is not in a quantity and form that poses an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property · during transportation regardless of the number of MREs in a package. This intetpretation remains valid. Therefore, Individual Operational Rations, such as MREs, are not subject to the HMR. Please note that this determination does not apply to FRH devices shipped separately from Individual Operational Rations that are not hermetically sealed or to FRH devices containing more than 8 grams of magnesium alloy, which must be shipped in conformance with the applicable requirements of the HMR. Q2. . You ask if an SDS for the magnesium alloy needs to accompany shipments of MREs that contain an FRH. · l I ' ! <<>> A2. The HMR does not require an SDS to accompany a shipment of hazardous materials. In addition, based on the above determination, no other documentation or hamd communication requiren,lents of the HMR. apply. I hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance. Sincerely, ~c.,I Shane Kelley Acting Director Standards and Rulemaking Division <<>> MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Date I Revised: 14/03/ 2017 Product Name: FireDragon Green & Clean Solid Fuel Fs£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 Product Name: FireDragon Green & Clean Solid Fuel Product No. FD336B, CN336, CN336S Product Application True-gel alcohol fuel. Intended for use as a firelighter and/or cooking fuel. May be used as a hand cleanser. Use in accordance with product instructions. Supplier BCB International LTD Unit 7 & 8 Clydesmuir Road Industrial Estate Cardiff, CF24 2QS United Kingdom Emergency Telephone +44 (0) 29 2043 3700/ +44 (0) 1554 823824 (08:00-17:00 Mon-Fri only) 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 One or more of the substances in this product feature the following hazards as a raw material: Flammable solid (Category 2), H228 Eye irritant (Category 2), H319 STOT single exposure (Category 3), H336 For the full text of the H-statements mentioned in this section, see section 16. 2.2 Label elements Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Pictogram ~ >> P210 P261 P271 P305 + P351 + P338 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Avoid br~athing vapours. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. For full list of precautionary statements, see section 16. Supplemental hazard statements 2.3 Other hazards This product is highly flammable. With container open, explosive vapour/air may be formed even at normal room temperatures. During combustion/fire, the product becomes molten and exhibits flow. In high concentrations, vapours and spray mists are narcotic and may cause headache, fatigue, dizziness and nausea. Chemical Name CAS-No. EC No. Content Classification acc. to Regulation (EC) (%) No 1272/2008 Ethanol, denatured 64-17-5 200-578-6 85-95 Flam. Liq. 2 (H225), Eye lrrit. 2 (H319) Sodium stearate 822-16-2 212-490-5 <2 N/A Hyd roxypropyl 9004-65-3 N/A <5 N/A methylcellulose The full text for all H-statements are given in section 16. 4.1 Description of first aid measures General Advice Inhalation Ingestion Skin contact Rest, warmth and fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist. Show this safety data sheet to the physician in attendance. Never give an unconscious person anything by mouth. Remove to fresh air and rest. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth immediately and give plenty of water or milk to drink. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Never give an unconscious person anything by mouth. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and water. Eye contact Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and safe to do. Avoid washing chemical from one eye into the other. Ensure to rinse thoroughly under the eyelid. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. MSDS Date 14/03/17 Page 2 of 9 <<>> 4.2 4.3 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed. Inhalation May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness, dizziness and/or headaches. Ingestion Gastrointestinal symptoms; nausea, upset stomach, vomiting. Skin contact Eye contact Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Irritation may occur, causing redness and pain. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treat symptomatically. 5.1 Extinguishing Media 5.2 Suitable extinguishing media Unsuitable extinguishing media Special hazards arising from the mixture 5.3 Advice for firefighters Alcohol-resistant foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, water fog and sand. Do not use high-pressure water jets. Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NO.) and oxides of sodium may be produced during combustion. Product may produce vapour which may be invisible, heavier than air and spread along the ground. During combustion, solid fuel will become molten and exhibit flow. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. Flash-back possible over some distance. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear full- protective gear if necessary. Keep containers cool with water spray. Water run-off or discharge should not enter drains. 5.4 Further information No information available. 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas. For personal protection see section 8. 6.2 Environmental precautions Ensure waste and contaminated materials are collected and removed from the work area as soon as possible in a suitably labelled container. Do not allow water run-off or discharge to enter drains or environment. MSDS Date 14/03/17 Page 3 of9 <<>> 6.3 6.4 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Contain spillage, and then collect with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local/national regulations (see section 13). Collect waste absorbent with either an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing. Wash area thoroughly with water after. Reference to other See section 1 for emergency contact information. sections See section 8 for personal protective equipment. See section 13 for waste treatment information. 7.1 Precautions for safe handling 7.2 7.3 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Specific end use(s) Avoid skin and eye contact. Avoid spillages. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking. Take measures to prevent the build-up of electrostatic charge. If left exposed, flammable and irritating vapours will be emitted. Ensure adequate ventilation. For precautions see section 2.2. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed in a well- ventilated place. Keep away from direct sunlight and sources of heat or ignition. Do not store with oxidising agents. Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2, no other end uses are stipulated. 8.1 Control Parameters Components with workplace control parameters Due to the nature of the product, workplace exposure limits are unlikely to be exceeded. The product has not been tested for workplace exposure limits when used as stipulated in section 1.2. One or more component exhibits workplace exposure limits as a raw material, as below: Ethanol EH40 WEL, TWA- 8h l,000ppm, l,920mg/m3 ELV (IE), STEL 1,000ppm 8.2 Exposure Controls Appropriate engineering controls Personal protective equipment Skin protection Provide adequate to ensure the defined work place exposure limits are not exceeded. Where possible, wear suitable gloves. As the product is a mixture of several substances, the durability of the glove material cannot be calculated in advance and should be tested before use. Protective gloves MSDS Date 14/03/17 Page 4 of 9 <<>> should be replaced is damaged or otherwise compromised through wear and tear. Protective gloves should comply with EN 374. Eye/face protection Body protection Respiratory protection Contact lenses should be avoided when working with this product. Safety glasses, when worn, should comply with EN 166. Due to the nature/size of the product, specific clothing is not usually necessary. Impervious clothing, Flame-retardant antistatic protective clothing may be worn when handling large quantities. Due to the nature of the product, no personal respiratory protective equipment is normally required in well ventilated areas. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory aid equipment. A Type A filter is recommended and mask to EN 143 Control of environmental exposure Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Appearance Odour pH Melting/freezing point Initial boiling point Flash point Upper explosion limit Lower explosion limit Vapour pressure Flammability Relative density Water solubility Auto-ignition ternperature Decomposition temperature Viscosity Oxidising properties Explosive properties Gross calorific value Solid, colourless. Usually translucent, sometimes opaque Alcoholic 8 60-65°C 78°C 17°C (Cleveland open cup; BS EN ISO 2592:2001) 19% (V) 3.3% (V) 5.85kPa (20°C) No data available 0.84g/cm3 (20°C) Partially soluble (20°C) 363°C No data available No data available No data available Formation of explosive air/vapour mixtures is possible. 29MJ/kg (approx.) 10.1 Reactivity Stable under recommended storage conditions. 10.2 10.3 Chemical stability Possibility of hazardous reactions Stable under recommended storage conditions. No data available. 10.4 Conditions to avoid 10.S Incompatible materials MSDS Date 14/03/17 Heat, flames, sparks, extremes of temperature and direct sunlight. Alkali metals, ammonia, oxidising reagents, peroxides. Page 5 of9 <<>> 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products Other decomposition products - no data available. In the event of fire, see section 5. 11.1 Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity Toxic Dose - LDso >2000 mg/kg (oral rat) Toxic Concentration - LCso >20 mg/I (4hr mouse) Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause redness and pain. Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/irritation Respiratory damage/irritation _Ingestion May cause mechanical respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness, dizziness and/or headaches. Gastrointestinal symptoms; nausea, upset stomach and/or vomiting. No data available. Respiratory or skin sensitisation Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity No data available. No data available. IARC: Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Aspiration hazard No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probably, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. No data available. Ethanol is a CNS depressant. Exposure to vapours may cause dizziness, drowsiness and/or headaches. No data available. Similar symptoms to STOT- single exposure may occur. No data available. The chemical, physical and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated for this product. Values presented are based on available literature. No testing was carried out for this product. 12.1 Toxicity LCso: > 100 mg/I (96 hrs, Fish) ECso: > 100 mg/I (48 hrs, Daphnia) MSDS Date 14/03/17 Page 6 of9 <<>> ICso: > 100 mg/I (72 hrs, Algae) 12.2 Persistence and No data available. degrada blllty 12.3 Bioaccumulative potential No data available. 12.4 Mobility in soil No data available. 12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment PBT and vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required, not conducted. No component of this product is deemed PBT or vPvB 12.6 Other adverse effects Will dissolve and disperse in an aqueous environment. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Avoid subsoil penetration. Values presented are based on available literature. S.ti£fjQN 13: Ol· SPOSAi. C ONSIDERATIONS 13.1 Waste treatment methods Product Contaminated packaging Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber, but exert extra care in igniting as this material is highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable product to a licensed hazardous waste disposal company. Any material used to control spillage must be disposed of in the same way. Dispose of in accordance to local and national regulations. Empty contaminated packaging thoroughly. This can be recycled after thorough and proper cleaning. Packaging that cannot be cleaned is to be disposed of in the same manner as the product. 14.1 One or more of this product's components are classified as dangerous good for transportation by ADR/RID, IMDG or IATA. Available information and product testing allows determination of dangerous goods transport class for this product. UN number ADR/RID IMDG IATA 1325 1325 1325 14.2 UN proper shipping name ADR/RID IMDG IATA Flammable solid, organic, N.O.5, (ethanol mixture) Flammable solid, organic, N.O.5, (ethanol mixture) Flammable solid, organic, N.O.5, (ethanol mixture) 14.3 Transport hazard class(es) MSDS Date 14/03/17 Page 7 of9 <<>> ADR/RID Class 4.1: Flammable solid IMDG Class 4.1: Flammable solid IATA Class 4.1: Flammable solid Packing label • 14.4 Packing group ADR/RID Ill IMDG Ill IATA Ill 14.S Environmental hazard ADR/RID No IMDG No IATA No 14.6 ·special precautions for No data available. user This safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907 /2006. 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Take note of regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. Take note of the control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) regulations, 2002. Take note of directive 98/24/EC on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work. Take note of directive 92/85/EEC on the protection of the health and safety of pregnant workers. Take note of directive 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work Take note of workplace exposure limits, 2005 (EH40) 15.2 Chemical safety assessment For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out. Full text of H-statements referred to under sections 2 and 3. H228 Flammable solid H319 Causes serious eye irritation H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness Full text of P-statements referred to under section 2. P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container, or label at hand. P102 P103 P210 Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P240 MSDS Date 14/03/17 Page 8 of 9 <<>> P241 P261 P264 P271 P280 P304 + P340 + P312 P305 + P351 + P338 P337 + P313 P370 + P378 PSOl EUH066 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/light/equipment. Avoid breathing vapours. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF INHALED: remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Alcohol resistant foam, Dry Powder, Carbon Dioxide, Water Fog, Sand. Dispose of container/packaging in accordance with local regulations on waste disposal. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Acronyms STOT STEL TWA LCso LDso ICso IARC ADR/RID IMDG IATA PBT vPvB Specific-target organ toxicity. Short-term exposure limit. Time-weighted average. Lethal concentration - concentration at which 50% of the population is killed. Lethal dose - dose at which 50% of the population is killed in a given period of time. Inhibitor concentration - concentration of an inhibitor where the response/binding is reduced by half. International agency for research on cancer. European agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by road and railway. International maritime dangerous goods code. International air transport association. Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. Very persistent, very bioaccumulative. Further information The information in this Safety Data Sheet should be provided to all who will use, handle, store, transport or otherwise be exposed to this product. This information has been prepared for the guidance of plant engineering, operations, management and for people working with or handling this product. This information is believed to be reliable and correct at the Revision Date, and represents the best information currently available and known by BCB International Ltd. However, BCB International Ltd makes no guarantee or warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information and we assume no liability and anticipated used and is for the material without chemical additions or alterations. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. It is the responsibility of the user to undertake a suitable risk assessment/COSHH assessment prior to using the material. MSDS Date 14/03/17 Page 9 of 9 <<>> • BCBs new all-weather biofuel FireDragon is made from UK sourced ethanol. 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Made from UK sourced ethanol, FireDragon Gel Fuel can be used in multi-fuel outdoor cooking stoves, and barbecues, as well as for fire lighting. • Ideal in the outdoors to cook your rations and boil your brews quickly, safeguard your health, while protecting the environment. • Our fuel is non-toxic, non-drip and made from 100% natural Ingredients. • It is easy to light, burns cleanly and our research shows that it boils quicker than most other non-gas fuels. • In the driving rain, the freezing Arctic, at high altitudes or searing heat, FlreDragon will perform in the most extreme conditions. FIREDRAGOli" · SOLID FUEL CODE: CN336 (CASE 60- P A i ·McH 6 X 27G) ------------ A new innovative environme~qilly,friendly solid fuel. • Non-toxic and odourless \ .suitable for all weather 1: J;J[lditions • Highly effective, high burn fuel 'J>~ • ~ J:lili!io. ~ . k will burn for about • Easy and guick to ignite B m!cu:iTus' ~ - use the flint, matcn or lighter. • Will llght&9oi:dteV enwher;iWet • Low luminosity • Can be used with a,11a1'iety of • Very little soot given off, so cookers doesn't dirty your cooking pot or mess tin. • Made from sustainable, natural blofuel • Easy to store and handle • Air transportable • Safe to be packed with food • High calorific value 28,000 kJ / kg • Patented Weight: 6 X 27g (0.9oz) per pack NATO approved; NSN-9110·99-426-2694 Air Transportable: UN Class 4.1 Packing Class Ill <<>> COOKING > Fire lighting MutTJ-FUEL COOKER CODE:CN337 This high quality cooker Is made from aluminium and It Is small and llghtwelght. It comes with a wind shield and fuel receiver. The fuel receiver adds to the performance of the system as it helps to channel and focus the flame up onto the cooking vessel, effectively like a chimney. The central fuel receiver helps to improve the burn efficiency so improving your cooking time and reducing the amount of fuel you need. You can store 3 FlreDragon solid blocks Inside the folded closed stove. Ideal while carrying and storing. • Easy to use • Compact • Lightweight • Waterproof • ReJ.J.s.able • MOD Issue • Efficient • You can burn l)lany fuels (not petrol) in its central tuel receiver Weight: 110g (3.8oz) NATO approved: NSN-7310-99-587-4226 Size when closed: 11 SL x 70Wx 25Hmm (4.5' x 2.7" x 0.9") I w1:~uR I ~-~ SMARTPHONE ! M TO VIEW VIDEO I. - J (!l . ..a" See videos of how to use it at www.firedragonfuel.com - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 33341