The Starter,fire, cataloged under National Stock Number 1370-00-009-9596, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1370 (Pyrotechnics) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1370-00-009-9596 |
| Item Name | Starter,fire |
| FSC / FSG | 1370 / 13 — Pyrotechnics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 3.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Model Number | M2 |
| Chemical Corps Symbol | NP3 |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.0096 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.0096 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | IGNITERS |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0315 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988090298 |
| Ignition Method | FRICTION |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1370-L621 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Item Content | FILLED |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Height | 0.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Width | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Gross Weight | 4.3 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 38.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY UNIT PACKAGEQUANTITY;AND UNIT PACKAGE TYPE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) UN ID UN0315 · 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as IGNITERS |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| C4-1-14 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 1370-L621 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1370-00-009-9596 is a Starter,fire, classified under FSC 1370, Pyrotechnics. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8140-00-089-8664, 1370-00-219-8566. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1370-00-009-9596: Length: 3.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Model Number: M2; Chemical Corps Symbol: NP3; Net Explosive Weight: 0.0096 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.0096 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS. 16 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). The government record also carries hazard data: DOT hazard class, UN number, or related classification fields. Special handling, storage, and shipping requirements apply per the cited government fields.
NSN 1370-00-009-9596 has DEMIL Code G. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.