The R-438A Refrigerant, cataloged under National Stock Number 6830-01-708-4963, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6830 (Gases: Compressed and Liquefied) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6830-01-708-4963 |
| Item Name | R-438A Refrigerant |
| FSC / FSG | 6830 / 68 — Gases: Compressed and Liquefied |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Special Test Features | FOR MISSION CRITICAL MILITARY END USER USE ONLY (MCMEU) |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A-A-58060 | 4/1 Identification reference Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC |
NSN 6830-01-708-4963 is a R-438A Refrigerant, classified under FSC 6830, Gases: Compressed and Liquefied. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6830-01-708-4963: Special Test Features: FOR MISSION CRITICAL MILITARY END USER USE ONLY (MCMEU); Special Features: PHYSICAL FORM: LIQUID; SUPPLIED AMOUNT: 43.00 POUNDS; CYLINDER NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER: 8120-01-370-8189; DOT CYLINDER IDENTIFYING NUMBER: 4BW300; SUPPLIED CYLINDER: SUPPLY ITEM; MEDICAL DESIGNATION AND GRADE: TECHNICAL; LBS; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: R-438A REFRIGERANT A. 1 specification is 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.