The Magnetic Inspection Compound, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-00-188-9868, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (No Item Name Available) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. The primary manufacturer of record is Society of Automotive Engineers Inc. Government technical data includes 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6850-00-188-9868 |
| Primary Part Number | AMS 3042 |
| Item Name | Magnetic Inspection Compound |
| FSC / FSG | 6850 / 68 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Society of Automotive Engineers Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Water Soluble Feature | NOT PROVIDED |
| Quantity Within Each Unit Package | 8.0 POUNDS LBS |
| Fluorescent Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| Color | BLACK |
| Water Soluble Feature | NOT PROVIDED |
| Physical Form | POWDER |
| Fluorescent Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| Quantity Within Each Unit Package | 8.0 POUNDS LBS |
| Color | BLACK |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
NSN 6850-00-188-9868 is a Magnetic Inspection Compound, manufactured by Society of Automotive Engineers Inc, classified under FSC 6850 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 6850-00-188-9868 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: AMS 3042 (Society of Automotive Engineers Inc), 7C (Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Div Magnaflux), AMS 3042 (Sae International Dba Sae International).
There are 8 known substitutes for 6850-00-188-9868: 3120-00-125-4668, 6850-00-543-7674, 6350-00-901-9788 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for AMS 3042: Water Soluble Feature: NOT PROVIDED; Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 8.0 POUNDS LBS; Fluorescent Feature: NOT INCLUDED; Color: BLACK. 9 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.