FSC: 6230 — Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment
FSG: 62 — Lighting Fixtures and Lamps
General Description
The Flashlight, cataloged under National Stock Number 6230-01-457-4840, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6230 (Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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
6230-01-457-4840
Item Name
Flashlight
FSC / FSG
6230 / 62 — Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment
Status
ACTIVE
Lens Color
COLORLESS
Battery Type and Quantity Required
2 DRY
Shape
RECTANGULAR
Lens Transparency
TRANSPARENT
Light Beam Motion
FIXED
Lens Surface Condition
SMOOTH FACE
Lens Surface Condition
SMOOTH BACK
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
W2D
3/9Design control — primary reference
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 6230 — Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
6230-00-001-1310
6230-00-001-1310 · Item name not on file
6230-00-003-4373
BRACKET,EDGELIGHT
6230-00-005-5294
6230-00-005-5294 · Item name not on file
6230-00-005-5296
6230-00-005-5296 · Item name not on file
6230-00-005-7871
6230-00-005-7871 · Item name not on file
6230-00-006-1500
GUARD,LAMP
6230-00-006-1897
LANTERN,ELECTRIC
6230-00-006-4187
6230-00-006-4187 · Item name not on file
Related Parts in Lighting Fixtures and Lamps
6230-00-001-1310
6230-00-001-1310 · Item name not on file
6230-00-003-4373
BRACKET,EDGELIGHT
6230-00-005-5294
6230-00-005-5294 · Item name not on file
6230-00-005-5296
6230-00-005-5296 · Item name not on file
6230-00-005-7871
6230-00-005-7871 · Item name not on file
6230-00-006-1500
GUARD,LAMP
6230-00-006-1897
LANTERN,ELECTRIC
287EX
6230-00-006-4187
6230-00-006-4187 · Item name not on file
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 6230-01-457-4840?
NSN 6230-01-457-4840 is a Flashlight, classified under FSC 6230, Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 6230-01-457-4840?
Key specifications for 6230-01-457-4840: Lens Color: COLORLESS; Battery Type and Quantity Required: 2 DRY; Shape: RECTANGULAR; Lens Transparency: TRANSPARENT. 7 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 6230-01-457-4840 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.