The Magnetic Inspection Compound, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-00-255-0451, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (No Item Name Available) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. The primary manufacturer of record is Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Div Magnaflux. Government technical data includes 5 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. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6850-00-255-0451 |
| Primary Part Number | 3A |
| Item Name | Magnetic Inspection Compound |
| FSC / FSG | 6850 / 68 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Div Magnaflux |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Water Soluble Feature | NOT PROVIDED |
| Fluorescent Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| Physical Form | POWDER |
| Color | BLACK |
| Quantity Within Each Unit Package | 25.0 POUNDS LBS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
NSN 6850-00-255-0451 is a Magnetic Inspection Compound, manufactured by Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Div Magnaflux, classified under FSC 6850 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 6850-00-255-0451 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 3A (Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Div Magnaflux), AMS 3040 (Sae International Dba Sae International), AMS 3040 (Society of Automotive Engineers Inc).
There are 2 known substitutes for 6850-00-255-0451: 6850-00-255-0452, 6850-00-255-0453. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3A: Water Soluble Feature: NOT PROVIDED; Special Features: DRY METHOD APPLICATION; Fluorescent Feature: NOT INCLUDED; Physical Form: POWDER. 6 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.