The Breathing Apparatus,self-Contain, cataloged under National Stock Number 4240-01-615-0712, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4240 (Safety and Rescue Equipment) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4240-01-615-0712 |
| Item Name | Breathing Apparatus,self-Contain |
| FSC / FSG | 4240 / 42 — Safety and Rescue Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR-10035N | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Essex Industries, Inc. Div Essex Industries |
NSN 4240-01-615-0712 is a Breathing Apparatus,self-Contain, classified under FSC 4240, Safety and Rescue Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4240-01-615-0712: Special Features: CREWMEMBER PBE WITH FLAME-RESISTANT FABRIC POUCH; SELF-CONTAINED, PORTABLE, PERSONAL BREATHING DEVICE DESIGNED TO SAFEGUARD WEARER FROM EFFECTS OF SMOKE, CARBON DIOXIDE, HARMFUL GASES, AND OXYGEN DEFICIENCY WHILE MANAGING IN-FLIGHT FIRE, SMOKE OR FUME EMERGENCIES; PORTABLE HOOD THAT CONTAINS BOTH A BREATHABLE OXYGEN SUPPLY AND LITHIUM HYDROXIDE SCRUBBER PANELS THAT ABSORB EXHALED CARBON DIOXIDE; FABRICATED FROM POLYIMIDE AND PFA FILMS; TWO OXYGEN CYLINDERS WITH A MINIMUM OF 36 LITERS OF AVIATOR GRADE OXYGEN. 0 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.
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.