Material Safety Data Sheet

Ration Supplement, Flameless Heater (FRH), For Meal, Ready-To-Eat

NSN 8970-01-321-9153

Section I – MANUFACTURER’S INFORMATION

Section VI - REACTIVITY DATA

Manufacturer's Name:  Innotech Products, Ltd.

Stability: Water Activated

Address:  311 Northland Blvd. Cincinnati, OH 45246

Telephone Number: (513)772-3066

Incompatibilities: (Specifically Magnesium contained within FRH)

Emergency Contact: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300

Acids, Acid Chlorides, Strong Oxidizing agents

Date Prepared: May 2003

Reacts Violently With: Halogens, Chlorinated Solvents, Ammonium Nitrate,

Section II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION

Carbonates, Arsenic, Cupric Oxide, Cupric Sulfate, Mercuric Oxide,

Inorganic Phosphates

Ingredients (all are non-toxic materials)

Weight

Magnesium -Iron alloy

(as magnesium metal)

8g max per FRH

Hazardous Decomposition or By-products: If packing is penetrated, saturation of one

Sodium Chloride, Silica, Wetting Agent

FRH by water slowly produces trace amounts of hydrogen (Max 9 liters).

Section III – PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Hazardous Polymerization:  Will not occur

Boiling Point (F)

N/A

Specific gravity

N/A

Section VII – SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

Vapor Pressure

N/A

Melting Point (F)

1202 (Mg)

Vapor Density

N/A

Evaporation Rate

N/A

Steps to be taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:

Solubility in Water

N/A

Percent Volatile by Weight

N/A

Collect spilled FRHs and inspect polyethylene bags:

Appearance and Odor: The heater consists of a grayish metallic powder

-If bag is punctured, torn, or interior material is wetted,

packaged within a porous plastic pouch.  The pouch is sealed within a high

discard as waste as described below.

density polyethylene (HDPE) bag.

-If bag is undamaged, repackage.

Section IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Waste Disposal Method

Flash Point:  N/A     Flammability Limits:  N/A   LEL:  N/A   UEL:  N/A

Used FRHs (i.e. heaters reacted with water) may be disposed of as ordinary waste.

Extinguishing Media:

Unused and undamaged FRHs may:

Use class-D agents at any stage of the fire (sand, MetalGuard, LITH-X,

(1) Be reacted with water in accordance with instructions, then disposed of

sodium chloride, sodium carbonate (soda ash), or other extinguishing agents

as ordinary waste, or

specifically intended for Magnesium fires).

(2) Be incinerated in a waste facility, ensuring that all material is burned thoroughly.

If detected before Mg starts to burn:

Unused but damaged FRHs should be disposed of in accordance with (1) or (2)

Use extinguishing agents intended for Type A, B, or C fires.

directly above.  In all circumstances, FRHs must be disposed of in accordance

If Mg is burning (extremely intense fire with white sparks):

with all applicable municipal, state and federal waste disposal regulations.

(1) Flood the fire with large amounts of water with a fog nozzle

(not a solid stream) or foam.

FRH byproducts (reacted with water):

(2) Move burning material outdoors if possible, allow to burn completely

Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia - common Antacid, FDA listed food additive)

or spread material out to extinguish. Individual pads are self-extinguishing.

Elemental Iron (food enrichment grade - FDA listed food additive)

Silicon Dioxide (FDA listed food additive)

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:

Wetting agent (Trace amounts only - alcohol derivative, has been shown to

Fire Fighters should use self Contained Breathing Apparatus due to

cause diarrhea and hypoactivity)

hazardous off gassing from burning polyethylene.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:

Section VIII – SPECIAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Individual FRHs are self-extinguishing.  If cases of FRHs are ignited, fiberboard

and plastic will burn initially as a class A fire.  Bulk packs will sustain initial

Fire Fighters should use Self Contained Breathing Apparatus due to hazardous

fire due to the fiberboard and plastic packing.  Bulk packs will transition from

off-gassing from burning fiberboard and polyethylene.

initial class A fire to flammable solid fire (class D) if fire not brought under

control in initial stages.

Section IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Section V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage

Acute Effects: (Requires exposure to FRH pad due to damaged or no packaging)

Warehouses where large quantities of FRHs are stored should provide:

Causes eye irritation.

●    Protection against physical damage, especially the puncturing of cases during

Causes skin irritation with prolonged contact.

operation of fork lifts.

●   Protection against water including leaks, snow, rain or flooding.

Emergency First Aid Procedures:

●   Wrapping of FRH pallets to prevent water damage.

In case of contact:

●   Covering for small quantities of FRHs (I.e. tarps, polyethylene, etc.)

Eyes - Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes.

●   Storage in a general purpose warehouse or dry goods storage area.

Broken skin - Wash skin with soap and water.

●   End Bays reserved for the storage of FRHs where possible.  Stacks of FRHs should

be arranged for access to the stack's interior and/or for removal to the outdoor

Carcinogenicity:  Unknown

for fire fighting.

●    Equipment for fighting Class-D and Class-A fires where FRHs are present.

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:  Irritation of the eyes, nose or throat.

●    Quick response fire detection and fire fighting capabilities.

Dermatitis of the skin.

●    Segregation from strong oxidizers, flammable materials or munitions.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Small cuts, abrasions

Other Precautions:

This MSDS shall be made readily available to the local Fire Department of

Other:

Emergency Response Crew in case of an emergency.

Manufacturer certifies that all FRH ingredients are non-toxic, and by-products of

reacted FRHs are non-toxic and harmless.  See Section VII for list of byproducts.

SECTION X - TRANSPORTATION

The U.S. Department of Transportation has determined that a single Flameless Ration

Individual FRHs are packaged with labels warning that "Heater and its

Heater (FRH) device, containing a maximum of eight grams of magnesium powder,

By-Products are not indented for human consumption.

packaged in a tough plastic bag within a Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE), is in a quantity and

form which does not pose a hazard in transportation and is not subject to the Hazardous

Materials Regulation (HMR), regardless of the number of MREs in a package.  This

determination does not apply to FRH devices shipped separately from MREs, or FRH

devices containing more than eight grams of magnesium powder, which must be shipped

in conformance with the applicable requirements of the HMR. (DOT letter of 7JUL92)

DISCLAIMER

The information, data, and recommendations contained herein are believed to be correct at the time of writing.  All materials and mixtures may present unknown hazards

and should be used with caution.  When necessary or appropriate, independent opinions regarding the risk of handling or exposure should be obtained from trained professionals.