The Mat,drum, cataloged under National Stock Number 4235-01-453-5159, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4235 (Hazardous Material Spill Containment and Clean-up Equipment and Material) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Usa Absorbents, Inc. Dba Usa Absorbents. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4235-01-453-5159 |
| Primary Part Number | BC 55 |
| Item Name | Mat,drum |
| FSC / FSG | 4235 / 42 — Hazardous Material Spill Containment and Clean-up Equipment and Material |
| Manufacturer | Usa Absorbents, Inc. Dba Usa Absorbents |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Overall Diameter | 22.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| BC 55 | San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind Dba Vibrant Works (USA) |
| BC 55 PRIMARY | Usa Absorbents, Inc. Dba Usa Absorbents (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BC 55 | 5/9 Secondary reference Ametek Aerospace Products Inc Cable Business Unit |
| BC 55 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4235-01-453-5159 is a Mat,drum, manufactured by Usa Absorbents, Inc. Dba Usa Absorbents, classified under FSC 4235, Hazardous Material Spill Containment and Clean-up Equipment and Material. Status: active.
NSN 4235-01-453-5159 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: BC 55 (San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind Dba Vibrant Works), BC 55 (Usa Absorbents, Inc. Dba Usa Absorbents).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5935-01-721-6943. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for BC 55: Overall Diameter: 22.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: CONSISTS OF 25 WOOL ABSORBENT COVERS; FITS 55 GALLON DRUMS. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
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.