Amendment Attachment 1 MRE.pdf

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: 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

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), 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)

(2) Move burning material outdoors if possible, allow to burn completely Elemental Iron (food enrichment grade - FDA listed food additive) 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 � 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 to flammable solid fire (class D), if fire not brought under Section IX � SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS 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) ● Protection against physical damage, especially the puncturing of cases during Causes eye irritation. operation of fork lifts.

Causes skin irritation with prolonged contact. ● Protection against water including leaks, snow, rain or flooding.

● Wrapping of FRH pallets to prevent water damage.

Emergency First Aid Procedures: ● Covering for small quantities of FRHs (I.e. tarps, polyethylene, etc.)

In case of contact: ● Storage in a general purpose warehouse or dry goods storage area.

Eyes - Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. ● End Bays reserved for the storage of FRHs where possible. Stacks of FRHs should 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 ● Equipment for fighting Class-D and Class-A fires where FRHs are present.

● Quick response fire detection and fire fighting capabilities.

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

Manufacturer certifies that all FRH ingredients are non-toxic, and by-products of Section X � TRANSPORTATION 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.

Material Safety Data Sheet Ration Supplement, Flameless Heater (FRH), For Meal, Ready-To-Eat

NSN 8970-01-321-9153