Paardon my ignorance BUT....

Sis · **Joined:** Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:22 pm **Posts:** 8837

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/produ ... APPLIANCES

Could this be used (safely) in an enclosed area? I'm thinking of an emergency heat source in a car maybe?

Anna1111 · **Joined:** Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:14 pm **Posts:** 8115

That's actually an *excellent* question for which I could not find a ready answer. The product is labeled for "outdoor" use, but there's no warning on the product that says not to use indoor.

(You can see the back of the package here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Esbit-Solid-Fue ... 2149632320)

You have three concerns: One review mentions a "slight odor" when burning, another mentions that the size of the flame is "uncontrollable" and burns at about 1300 degrees. The most important concern with any burning item is carbon monoxide - since this burns so fast, it would be hard to monitor.

If *I* were considering such a purchase, I would simply email the manufacturer and ask : )
https://esbit.de/en/service/#contact
or
https://esbit.de/en/legal-notice/

Hope that helps : )

Scott Bryce · **Posted:** Thu Oct 20, 2016 10:58 am

From Wikipedia:

Esbit's Material Safety Data Sheet states combustion can create formaldehyde, ammonia, nitrogen oxide, hydrogen cyanide and ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal disturbances, and kidney damage. [1] When burned, the chemical oxidation of the fuel yields noxious fumes, requiring foods being cooked to be contained in a receptacle such as a pot or pan with a tight fitting lid.

Sis · **Joined:** Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:22 pm **Posts:** 8837

Sounds like a NO! :shock:

Scott Bryce · **Posted:** Thu Oct 20, 2016 5:41 pm

Esbit tablets are popular with long distance hikers because they are lightweight, they don't spill, and when you are finished cooking, you can just blow them out and pack them up for reuse later. But they should never be used in an enclosed space.

Anna1111 · **Joined:** Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:14 pm **Posts:** 8115

Sis wrote:

Sounds like a NO! :shock:

Awww, C'mon! You've OBVIOUSLY got NO sense of Adventure! :roll:

KopaTropa · **Posted:** Fri Oct 21, 2016 2:00 am

Sis wrote:

Sounds like a NO! :shock:

Haha, you mean YES :twisted:

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