The Hexafluoroethane and Nitrous Oxi, cataloged under National Stock Number 6830-01-296-2459, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6830 (Gases: Compressed and Liquefied) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6830-01-296-2459 |
| Item Name | Hexafluoroethane and Nitrous Oxi |
| FSC / FSG | 6830 / 68 — Gases: Compressed and Liquefied |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | CONTAINS 90 PCT HEXAFLUOROETHANE AND 10 PCT NITROUS OXIDE; 90 LB PER CYLINDER; SUPPLY ITEM; EMPTY CYLINDER NSN 8120-00-937-7293; GAS ONLY NSN 6830-00-610-2315 LBS |
| Extra Long Reference Number | HEXAFLOUROETHANE AND NITROUS OXIDE |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY ELRN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| FREON116 AND NITROUSOXIDE | 5/9 Secondary reference Du Pont E I De Nemours & Co Inc |
| HEXAFLOUROETHANE AND NITROUS OX- | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Dla Aviation Engineering Div Department of Defense |
NSN 6830-01-296-2459 is a Hexafluoroethane and Nitrous Oxi, classified under FSC 6830, Gases: Compressed and Liquefied. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6830-01-296-2459: General Characteristics Item Description: CONTAINS 90 PCT HEXAFLUOROETHANE AND 10 PCT NITROUS OXIDE; 90 LB PER CYLINDER; SUPPLY ITEM; EMPTY CYLINDER NSN 8120-00-937-7293; GAS ONLY NSN 6830-00-610-2315 LBS; Extra Long Reference Number: HEXAFLOUROETHANE AND NITROUS OXIDE; Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: AS DIFFERENTIATED BY ELRN. 3 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.