The Temperature Indicating Compound, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-275-9166, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is La-Co Industries, Inc. Dba Markal Company. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-00-275-9166 |
| Primary Part Number | 86859 |
| Item Name | Temperature Indicating Compound |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Manufacturer | La-Co Industries, Inc. Dba Markal Company |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Temp Rating | 650.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF |
| Physical Form | CRAYON |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 86859 | La-Co Industries, Inc. Dba Markal Company (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| TEMPILSTIK650DEGF | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6685-00-275-9166 is a Temperature Indicating Compound, manufactured by La-Co Industries, Inc. Dba Markal Company, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
NSN 6685-00-275-9166 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 86859 (La-Co Industries, Inc. Dba Markal Company).
Key specifications for 86859: Temp Rating: 650.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF; Physical Form: CRAYON; End Item Identification: NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS. 2 specifications are 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.