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S6500Respirator,air Filtering

3m Company · NSN 4240-01-251-1579 · FSC 4240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4240-01-251-1579 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4240-01-251-1579. Primary manufacturer part number: S6500.
Features
  • Respirator,air Filtering — FSC 4240
  • Filter Replaceability: REPLACEABLE
  • Material Type: ELASTIC
  • Adjustability: ADJUSTABLE
  • Exhaust Valve: INCLUDED
  • Mask Filter Quantity: 2
  • Filter Type: CARTRIDGE AND FILTER PAD
  • Material: RUBBER SILICONE CLASS Q MASK
Applications
  • Applications requiring Rubber Silicone Class Q Mask construction
General Description

The Respirator,air Filtering, cataloged under National Stock Number 4240-01-251-1579, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4240 (No Item Name Available) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is 3m Company. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4240-01-251-1579
Primary Part NumberS6500
Item NameRespirator,air Filtering
FSC / FSG4240 / 42 — No Item Name Available
Manufacturer3m Company
StatusACTIVE
Filter ReplaceabilityREPLACEABLE
Material TypeELASTIC
AdjustabilityADJUSTABLE
Exhaust ValveINCLUDED
Mask Filter Quantity2
Filter TypeCARTRIDGE AND FILTER PAD
MaterialRUBBER SILICONE CLASS Q MASK
Criticality Code JustificationFEAT
Head HarnessINCLUDED
Mask TypeHALF FACEPIECE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
1650-00-870-341450640 INTERCHANGEABLE
Parts Kit,pump Cure
Parker Hannifin Corporation Div Hydraulic Systems Division
5120-01-024-6182 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pliers,retaining Ring
5325-01-213-770785-11-640-16 INTERCHANGEABLE
Stud,turnlock Fastener
Southco Inc
4240-01-268-6635822000 INTERCHANGEABLE
Respirator,air Filtering
Honeywell Safety Products Usa, Inc.
5935-01-320-6968319HS001NF1506-150A INTERCHANGEABLE
Shell,electrical Connector
Glenair, Inc.
5935-01-498-0321319AS001NF1407-25 INTERCHANGEABLE
Backshell,electrical Connector
Glenair, Inc.
4110-01-504-3481THW50-2M-SN-MLR R404A INTERCHANGEABLE
Refrigerator,mechanical,food
Cospolich Inc.
5930-01-509-6699RWE056 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
Cospolich Inc.
5985-01-509-6962436-7325602 FN 18 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss
Naval Sea Systems Command
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
S6500 3m Company (USA)
S6500 American Optical Co (USA)
50640 Aearo Company (USA)
S6500 Aearo Company 1 Dba Aearo Div Ao Safety Occupational Prescription Eyewear (USA)
50640 American Optical Co (USA)
S6500 Aearo Company (USA)
Related Parts
1650-00-870-3414INTERCHANGEABLE
PARTS KIT,PUMP CURE
50640
5120-01-024-6182INTERCHANGEABLE
PLIERS,RETAINING RING
5325-01-213-7707INTERCHANGEABLE
STUD,TURNLOCK FASTENER
85-11-640-16
4240-01-268-6635INTERCHANGEABLE
RESPIRATOR,AIR FILTERING
822000
5935-01-320-6968INTERCHANGEABLE
SHELL,ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
319HS001NF1506-150A
5935-01-498-0321INTERCHANGEABLE
BACKSHELL,ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
319AS001NF1407-25
4110-01-504-3481INTERCHANGEABLE
REFRIGERATOR,MECHANICAL,FOOD
THW50-2M-SN-MLR R404A
5930-01-509-6699INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
RWE056
5985-01-509-6962INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISS
436-7325602 FN 18

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4240-01-251-1579?

NSN 4240-01-251-1579 is a Respirator,air Filtering, manufactured by 3m Company, classified under FSC 4240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4240-01-251-1579?

NSN 4240-01-251-1579 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: S6500 (3m Company), S6500 (American Optical Co), 50640 (Aearo Company), S6500 (Aearo Company 1 Dba Aearo Div Ao Safety Occupational Prescription Eyewear), 50640 (American Optical Co) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 4240-01-251-1579?

There are 9 known substitutes for 4240-01-251-1579: 1650-00-870-3414, 5120-01-024-6182, 5325-01-213-7707 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of S6500?

Key specifications for S6500: Filter Replaceability: REPLACEABLE; Material Type: ELASTIC; Adjustability: ADJUSTABLE; Exhaust Valve: INCLUDED. 11 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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