The Hood,chemical-Biological Mask, cataloged under National Stock Number 4240-00-021-8695, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4240 (Safety and Rescue Equipment) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 4240-00-021-8695 |
| Item Name | Hood,chemical-Biological Mask |
| FSC / FSG | 4240 / 42 — Safety and Rescue Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Aperture Type and Quantity | 1 EYE |
| Headwear Fastening Method | SHOULDER STRAP |
| Color | OLIVE DRAB, US ARMY, 177 MAIN BODY |
| Environmental Protection | MILDEW RESISTANT AND WATERPROOF |
| User Designator | COMBAT CONTROL TEAM MEMBER |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MILH51290 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4240-00-021-8695 is a Hood,chemical-Biological Mask, classified under FSC 4240, Safety and Rescue Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4240-00-021-8695: Aperture Type and Quantity: 1 EYE; Headwear Fastening Method: SHOULDER STRAP; Color: OLIVE DRAB, US ARMY, 177 MAIN BODY; Special Features: MODEL M7,DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THE M24 AIRCRAFT PROTECTIVE MASK. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 4240-00-021-8695 has DEMIL Code F. 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.