The Black Powder, cataloged under National Stock Number 1376-00-780-9213, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1376 (Bulk Explosives) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1376-00-780-9213 |
| Item Name | Black Powder |
| FSC / FSG | 1376 / 13 — Bulk Explosives |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Water Resistance | LIMITED |
| Detonation Velocity Rate | 400.0 METERS PER SECOND NOMINAL |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | GUNPOWDER |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0027 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1993010107 |
| Filler Material | BLACK POWDER |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 3 CLASS AND GLAZED FINISH |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.1 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Package Reference Number | MIL-P-223 US ARMY US |
| Physical Form | GRANULAR |
| Weight Strength in Percent | 100.0 |
| Explosive Classification Speed | SLOW PERMISSIBLE |
| Gross Weight | 62.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) UN ID UN0027 · 1.1 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as GUNPOWDER |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-P-223 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1376-00-780-9213 is a Black Powder, classified under FSC 1376, Bulk Explosives. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1376-00-780-9213: Water Resistance: LIMITED; Detonation Velocity Rate: 400.0 METERS PER SECOND NOMINAL; Dot Proper Shipping Name: GUNPOWDER; Dot Identification Number: UN0027. 14 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). 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 1376-00-780-9213 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.