TRIOXANE COMPRESSED FUEL

TM 55-1680-349-10

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TRIOXANE COMPRESSED

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FUEL

WARNING

Trioxane

compressed

fuel

contains

metaformaldehyde, which is highly toxic. Ingestion

constitutes a medical emergency. Wash hands

immediately after handling opened or leaking

packages..

The fuel is in a block form with each block wrapped and contained

in a paper box which furnishes detailed instructions on use of the

fuel. The fuel may be used for heating food or as a fire-starting

aid when trying to burn green or wet wood and other hard-to burn

fuel items.

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FISHING KIT

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The fishing kit is equipped with hooks, line and artificial lures for

catching fish. Instructions for use of this kit are furnished with the

kit. Supplemental fishing instructions are provided in the survival

manual (AFM 64-5-or FM 21-76).

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