The Cartridge,respirator,air Filteri, cataloged under National Stock Number 4240-01-310-8870, 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1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 6 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4240-01-310-8870 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,respirator,air Filteri |
| 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 | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 453-00-01 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference 3m Company |
| 456-00-01R06 | 5/9 Secondary reference 3m Company |
| 520-01-65R06 | 5/9 Secondary reference Racal Health and Safety Inc |
| 22-10-27 | 5/9 Secondary reference Racal Health and Safety Inc |
| 456-00-01R06 | 5/9 Secondary reference Racal Health and Safety Inc |
| 456-00-01R06 | 5/9 Secondary reference 3m Company Div Oh&esd |
NSN 4240-01-310-8870 is a Cartridge,respirator,air Filteri, classified under FSC 4240, Safety and Rescue Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5331-01-449-2591. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4240-01-310-8870: Criticality Code Justification: FEAT; Special Features: TYPE A ORGANIC VAPORS; SOLE SOURCE REQUIRED BY STATUTE 6.302. 1 specification is 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.
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.