The Insecticide,aluminum Phosphide, cataloged under National Stock Number 6840-01-701-0805, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6840 (No Item Name Available) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. The primary manufacturer of record is Degesch America, Inc. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6840-01-701-0805 |
| Primary Part Number | 01-01-01 |
| Item Name | Insecticide,aluminum Phosphide |
| FSC / FSG | 6840 / 68 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Degesch America, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Physical Form | TABLET |
| Supplementary Features | FIELDS OF APPLICATION - THE USE OF PHOSTOXID TABLETS IS NOT LIMITED TO ANY PARTICULAR TYPE OF STORAGE. THEY CAN BE APPLIED IN SILOS, BINS, WAREHOUSES, RAILCARS, CONTAINERS, BARGES, OR SHIPS. APPLICATION MAY BE MADE EITHER BY HAND OR BY INSERTING THE TABLETS OR PELLETS INTO THE COMMODITY USING A PROBE. WHEN FUMIGATING SILOS OR BINS, THE TABLETS OR PELLETS MAY BE ADDED TO THE COMMODITY DURING THE FILLING PROCEDURE. THE MOST ECONOMICAL AND SAFE METHOD OF APPLICATION WHILE FILLING A SILO, IS THE USE OF AN AUTOMATIC DISPENSER. STORAGES REQUIRING MORE THAN 2 DAYS TO FILL SHOULD NOT BE TREATED BY ADDITION OF FUMIGANT TO THE COMMODITY STREAM AS LARGE QUANTITIES OF PHOSPHINE GAS MAY ESCAPE BEFORE THE BIN IS COMPLETELY FILLED. QUANTITY WITHIN EACH UNIT PACKAGE: CASE CONTAINS 21 FLASKS OF 333 TABLETS, 1.0 GRAMS PER TABLET. G |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| PHOSTOXIN 333 TABLETS/1.0 GRAMS | Degesch America, Inc (USA) |
| EPA REG NO 72959-4 | Degesch America, Inc (USA) |
| 01-01-01 PRIMARY | Degesch America, Inc (USA) |
NSN 6840-01-701-0805 is a Insecticide,aluminum Phosphide, manufactured by Degesch America, Inc, classified under FSC 6840 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 6840-01-701-0805 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: PHOSTOXIN 333 TABLETS/1.0 GRAMS (Degesch America, Inc), EPA REG NO 72959-4 (Degesch America, Inc), 01-01-01 (Degesch America, Inc).
There are 5 known substitutes for 6840-01-701-0805: 6840-00-145-0016, 5120-00-567-1371, 2530-00-810-9119 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 01-01-01: Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: ALUMINUM PHOSPHIDE FUMIGANT; Physical Form: TABLET; Special Features: ITEM NAME: INSECTICIDE, ALUMINUM PHOSPHIDE; CHEMICAL COMPOSITION PERCENTAGE: 55 % ALUMINUM PHOSPHIDE; PROPRIETARY % AMMONIUM CARBAMATE; 2 - 12 % TRACDE SECRET; 2 - 12 % PROPRIETARY; 2 - 12% TRADE SECRET.21 ALUMINUM FLASKS OF 333 TABLETS, EACH TABLET LIBERATE 1.0 GRAMS OF PHOSPHINE GAS. PHOSTOXIN TABLETS CONTAIN ALUMINUM PHOSPHIDE AS THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT ALLOWING FOR THE CONTROLED RELEASE OF PHOSPHINE GAS. DEPENDING UPON TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY, PHOSTOXIN TABLETS AND PELLETS RELEASE PHOSPHINE GAS SLOWLY UPON EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE FROM THE AIR. DUE TO THE SMALLER SIZE OF THE PELLETS, DECOMPOSITION IS MORE RAPID THAN WITH THE TABLETS. PHOSPHINE GAS READILY PENETRATES MANY KINDS OF PACKING MATERIAL AS WELL AS DENSELY PACKED COMMODITIES AND CAN CONTROL ALL DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES OF STORED PRODUCT PESTS. PHOSPHINE GAS MAY ALSO BE USED TOCONTROL RODENTS IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS. G; Supplementary Features: FIELDS OF APPLICATION - THE USE OF PHOSTOXID TABLETS IS NOT LIMITED TO ANY PARTICULAR TYPE OF STORAGE. THEY CAN BE APPLIED IN SILOS, BINS, WAREHOUSES, RAILCARS, CONTAINERS, BARGES, OR SHIPS. APPLICATION MAY BE MADE EITHER BY HAND OR BY INSERTING THE TABLETS OR PELLETS INTO THE COMMODITY USING A PROBE. WHEN FUMIGATING SILOS OR BINS, THE TABLETS OR PELLETS MAY BE ADDED TO THE COMMODITY DURING THE FILLING PROCEDURE. THE MOST ECONOMICAL AND SAFE METHOD OF APPLICATION WHILE FILLING A SILO, IS THE USE OF AN AUTOMATIC DISPENSER. STORAGES REQUIRING MORE THAN 2 DAYS TO FILL SHOULD NOT BE TREATED BY ADDITION OF FUMIGANT TO THE COMMODITY STREAM AS LARGE QUANTITIES OF PHOSPHINE GAS MAY ESCAPE BEFORE THE BIN IS COMPLETELY FILLED. QUANTITY WITHIN EACH UNIT PACKAGE: CASE CONTAINS 21 FLASKS OF 333 TABLETS, 1.0 GRAMS PER TABLET. G. 4 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.