The Filter Unit,gas-Particulate, cataloged under National Stock Number 4240-00-853-3201, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4240 (Safety and Rescue Equipment) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 4240-00-853-3201 |
| Item Name | Filter Unit,gas-Particulate |
| FSC / FSG | 4240 / 42 — Safety and Rescue Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Gas Filter Spec/std | MIL,MIL-F-14512 |
| Phase | SINGLE |
| Filter Type | INDIVIDUAL GAS/PARTICULATE |
| Current Type | AC OR DC |
| Blower Assembly Usage Design | INDOOR |
| Electromagnetic Interference Suppression | PROVIDED |
| Particulate Filter Spec/std | MIL,MIL-F-52011 |
| Power Source | ELECTRIC MOTOR |
| Air Heater | NOT INCLUDED |
| Frequency in Hertz | 60.0 NOMINAL |
| Tool Kit | NOT INCLUDED |
| Individual Protective Device and Quantity Accommodated | 4 FACE MASK |
| Operating Voltage in Volts | 24.0 NOMINAL AND 115.0 NOMINAL |
| Gas Filter Model Number | M12A1 |
| Face Mask | NOT INCLUDED |
| Particulate Filter Model Number | M13 |
| Installation Kit | INCLUDED |
| Filtration Rate | 12.000 CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE NOMINAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MILF51069 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| DL5-19-1779 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4240-00-853-3201 is a Filter Unit,gas-Particulate, classified under FSC 4240, Safety and Rescue Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4240-00-853-3201: Gas Filter Spec/std: MIL,MIL-F-14512; Phase: SINGLE; Filter Type: INDIVIDUAL GAS/PARTICULATE; Current Type: AC OR DC. 18 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 4240-00-853-3201 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.