The Torch,exothermic, cataloged under National Stock Number 4240-01-272-3841, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4240 (Safety and Rescue Equipment) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 4240-01-272-3841 |
| Item Name | Torch,exothermic |
| FSC / FSG | 4240 / 42 — Safety and Rescue Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Criticality Code Justification | FEAT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 63-991-024 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Arcair Co |
| MIL-P-XX298 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4240-01-272-3841 is a Torch,exothermic, classified under FSC 4240, Safety and Rescue Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4240-01-272-3841: Criticality Code Justification: FEAT; Special Features: ITEMS ARE BEING CODED AS CRITICAL TO INSURE SOURCE INSPECTION WILL BE PERFORMED AT THE POINT OF MANUFACTURE, PRIOR TO MATERIAL RECEIPT BY THE US NAVY OR OTHER DOD COMPONENTS. THESE ITEMS ARE PIECE PARTS OR END ITEMS IN SUPPORT OF VITAL MILITARY HARDWARE NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THE SUCCESSFUL MISSION OF THE SHIPS, SUBMARINES, AND SHORE STATIONS OF THE US NAVY. CRITICAL FEATURES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DIMENSIONS, TOLERANCES/CLEARANCES, ELECTRONIC CHARACTERISTICS, AND METALLURGICAL PROPERTIES WILL BESPECIFIED FOR GOVERNMENT Q AR (QUALITY ASSURANCE REPRESENTATIVES) TO INSURE THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE DEGREE OF QUALITY AND RELIABILITY OF THESE PARTS BEING DELIVERED UNDER NAVICP CONTRACTS; End Item Identification: PERSONAL SAFETY AND DAMAGE CONTROL EQUIPMENT. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). 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.