The Canister,particulate, cataloged under National Stock Number 4240-00-203-3733, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4240 (Safety and Rescue Equipment) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4240-00-203-3733 |
| Item Name | Canister,particulate |
| FSC / FSG | 4240 / 42 — Safety and Rescue Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 3.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Attachment Method for Which Designed | DIRECTLY TO FACE PIECE |
| Diameter | 4.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shape | CYLINDRICAL |
| Automatic Timer | NOT INCLUDED |
| Color | RED |
| Sealed Metal Container | NOT PROVIDED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| D5-3-876 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MILC10082 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4240-00-203-3733 is a Canister,particulate, classified under FSC 4240, Safety and Rescue Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4240-00-203-3733: Length: 3.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Attachment Method for Which Designed: DIRECTLY TO FACE PIECE; Diameter: 4.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shape: CYLINDRICAL. 7 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 4240-00-203-3733 has DEMIL Code D. 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.