Is ther anything i really should know about the stuff i am thinking about getting some. Howdoes it comapre to esbit and other fuel tabs, is it more dangerous? thanx

Hexamine is a chemical crystal in the Formalin group. It is toxic, so take care not to breath in the fumes in a confined space. Esbit fuel is hexamine. There is some anecdotal evidence it may be of better quality. Both are very stable. They can dissolve in contact with moisture, but the packaging usually precludes this problem. Hexamine burns more evenly if broken up and fed gradually. Otherwise it tends to leave a great deal of black unburned residue on the cooking container. Niether would be my first choice for an emergency fire tinder. Trioxane is your other alternative. It is much more susceptable to evaporation if the packaging is opened and degradation over time. If you are using any of the small Esbit or homemade pocket stoves, a windscreen and pot lid are essential for efficient use.

TRIOXANE WILL BURN IN A DOWN POUR.

So will seasoned wood. The degradation when exposed to moisture is nothing dramatic so much as watching paint dry. But it is possible. One of the pitfalls of any PSK,BOB etc. is the slow, unnoticed degradation of equipment. ;O)