Material Safety Data Sheet
Ration Supplement, Flameless Heater (FRH), For Meal, Ready-To-Eat
NSN 8970-01-321-9153
Section I 鈥? MANUFACTURER鈥橲 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: February 2005
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
Hazardous Decomposition or By-products: If packing is penetrated, saturation of one
Magnesium -Iron alloy (as magnesium metal) 8g max per FRH
Sodium Chloride, Silica, Wetting Agent FRH by water slowly produces trace amounts of hydrogen (Max 9 liters).
Section III 鈥? PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section VII 鈥? SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Boiling Point (F) N/A Specific gravity N/A
Vapor Pressure N/A Melting Point (F) 1202(Mg)
Steps to be taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Vapor Density N/A Evaporation Rate N/A
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), or unused FRHs, are approved
for disposal as ordinary household waste.
Extinguishing Media:
Use class-D agents at any stage of the fire or other extinguishing agents Bulk Pack or multiple FRHs (not packed with MREs) must be managed as a RCRA
specifically intended for Magnesium fires). hazardous waste when disposed or may be incinerated in a waste facility,
ensuring that all material is burned thoroughly.
If detected before Mg starts to burn: In all circumstances, FRHs must be disposed of in accordance with
Use extinguishing agents intended for Type A, B, or C fires. all applicable municipal, state and federal waste disposal regulations.
If Mg is burning (extremely intense fire with white sparks):
(1) Flood the fire with large amounts of water with a fog nozzle FRH byproducts (reacted with water):
(not a solid stream) or foam. Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia - common Antacid, FDA listed food additive)
Elemental Iron (food enrichment grade - FDA listed food additive)
(2) Move burning material outdoors if possible, allow to burn completely
or spread material out to extinguish. Individual pads are self-extinguishing. Silicon Dioxide (FDA listed food additive)
Wetting agent (Trace amounts only - alcohol derivative, has been shown to
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: cause diarrhea and hypoactivity)
Fire Fighters should use self Contained Breathing Apparatus due to Hydrogen
hazardous off gassing from burning polyethylene.
Section VIII 鈥? SPECIAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
If cases of FRHs are ignited, fiberboard and plastic will burn initially as a Fire Fighters should use Self Contained Breathing Apparatus due to hazardous
class A fire. Bulk packs will sustain initial fire due to fiberboard off-gassing from burning fiberboard and polyethylene.
and plastic packing. Bulk packs will transition from initial class A fire
Section IX 鈥? SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
to flammable solid fire (class D), if fire not brought under
control in initial stages.
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage
Section V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Warehouses where large quantities of FRHs are stored should provide:
Acute Effects: (Requires exposure to FRH pad due to damaged or no packaging) 鈼? Protection against physical damage, especially the puncturing of cases during
Causes eye irritation. operation of fork lifts.
鈼? Protection against water including leaks, snow, rain or flooding.
Causes skin irritation with prolonged contact.
鈼? Wrapping of FRH pallets to prevent water damage.
Emergency First Aid Procedures: 鈼? Covering for small quantities of FRHs (I.e. tarps, polyethylene, etc.)
鈼? Storage in a general purpose warehouse or dry goods storage area.
In case of contact:
鈼? End Bays reserved for the storage of FRHs where possible. Stacks of FRHs should
Eyes - Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes.
Broken skin - Wash skin with soap and water. be arranged for access to the stack's interior and/or for removal to the outdoor
for fire fighting.
Carcinogenicity: Unknown 鈼? Equipment for fighting Class-D and Class-A fires where FRHs are present.
鈼? Quick response fire detection and fire fighting capabilities.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Irritation of the eyes, nose or throat. 鈼? Segregation from strong oxidizers; flammable or munitions.
Dermatitis of the skin.
Other Precautions:
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Small cuts, abrasions This MSDS shall be made readily available to the local Fire Department of
Emergency Response Crew in case of an emergency.
Other:
Section X 鈥? TRANSPORTATION
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.
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 MRE's, 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.
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