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VL20ABromochlorodifluoromethane

General Fire Extinguisher Corp · NSN 6830-00-542-2273 · FSC 6830 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6830-00-542-2273 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6830-00-542-2273. Primary manufacturer part number: VL20A.
Features
  • Bromochlorodifluoromethane — FSC 6830
  • Medical Designation and Grade: TECHNICAL
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: A-20 TYPE
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: General Fire Extinguisher Corp
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Bromochlorodifluoromethane, cataloged under National Stock Number 6830-00-542-2273, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6830 (No Item Name Available) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. The primary manufacturer of record is General Fire Extinguisher Corp. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6830-00-542-2273
Primary Part NumberVL20A
Item NameBromochlorodifluoromethane
FSC / FSG6830 / 68 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Fire Extinguisher Corp
StatusACTIVE
Medical Designation and GradeTECHNICAL
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataA-20 TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
4210-00-288-8268 INTERCHANGEABLE
Extinguisher,fire
6830-01-128-167316155-BOTTLE INTERCHANGEABLE
Bromochlorodifluoromethane
Amerex Corporation Dba Amerex Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
VL20A PRIMARY General Fire Extinguisher Corp (USA)
MILE5220TYPEA20 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
4210-00-288-8268INTERCHANGEABLE
EXTINGUISHER,FIRE
6830-01-128-1673INTERCHANGEABLE
BROMOCHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
16155-BOTTLE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6830-00-542-2273?

NSN 6830-00-542-2273 is a Bromochlorodifluoromethane, manufactured by General Fire Extinguisher Corp, classified under FSC 6830 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6830-00-542-2273?

NSN 6830-00-542-2273 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: VL20A (General Fire Extinguisher Corp), MILE5220TYPEA20 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6830-00-542-2273?

There are 2 known substitutes for 6830-00-542-2273: 4210-00-288-8268, 6830-01-128-1673. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of VL20A?

Key specifications for VL20A: Medical Designation and Grade: TECHNICAL; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: A-20 TYPE; Special Features: BRASS CONTAINER, UNIT TYPE UNCHARGED, HAND TYPE, CAPACITY RATING 0.250 GAL NOMINAL, STORED PRESSURE; EXTINGUISHING AGENT FOR WHICH DESIGNED B2682. 3 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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