FSC 4240 — Safety and Rescue Equipment · FSG 42 — Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment
Government record, cited
Also searched as4240-01-298-6640 ·
4240012986640 ·
NIIN 012986640 ·
01-298-6640 ·
FSC 4240 Safety and Rescue Equipment
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Features
Helmet,welder's — FSC 4240
Criticality Code Justification: FEAT
Environmental Protection: HEAT RESISTANT AND MOISTURE RESISTANT
Material: GLASS FIBER MAIN BODY
Identification
NSN: 4240-01-298-6640
NIIN: 012986640
FSC: 4240 — Safety and Rescue Equipment
FSG: 42 — Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment
General Description
The Helmet,welder's, cataloged under National Stock Number 4240-01-298-6640, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4240 (Safety and Rescue Equipment) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
4240-01-298-6640
Item Name
Helmet,welder's
FSC / FSG
4240 / 42 — Safety and Rescue Equipment
Status
ACTIVE
Criticality Code Justification
FEAT
Environmental Protection
HEAT RESISTANT AND MOISTURE RESISTANT
Material
GLASS FIBER MAIN BODY
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Criticality Code
Y
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
0744-0069
3/9Design control — primary reference
Jackson Products Inc
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 4240 — Safety and Rescue Equipment
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
4240-00-001-1515
4240-00-001-1515 · Item name not on file
4240-00-001-2684
4240-00-001-2684 · Item name not on file
4240-00-006-0022
HOSE,EVACUATION
4240-00-007-4576
4240-00-007-4576 · Item name not on file
4240-00-007-8182
4240-00-007-8182 · Item name not on file
4240-00-007-8183
4240-00-007-8183 · Item name not on file
4240-00-007-8184
4240-00-007-8184 · Item name not on file
4240-00-007-8185
4240-00-007-8185 · Item name not on file
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 4240-01-298-6640?
NSN 4240-01-298-6640 is a Helmet,welder's, classified under FSC 4240, Safety and Rescue Equipment. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 4240-01-298-6640?
Key specifications for 4240-01-298-6640: Criticality Code Justification: FEAT; Special Features: DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE A RESPIRATOR FOR TOXIC FUME PROTECTION; SOLE SOURCE REQUIRED BY STATUTE 6.302; Environmental Protection: HEAT RESISTANT AND MOISTURE RESISTANT; Material: GLASS FIBER MAIN BODY. 3 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 4240-01-298-6640 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.