The Desiccant,activated, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-00-955-9253, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. The manufacturer of record is Meggitt (north Hollywood), Inc. Dba Meggitt Control Systems Div Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc.. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6850-00-955-9253 |
| Primary Part Number | 305388 |
| Item Name | Desiccant,activated |
| FSC / FSG | 6850 / 68 — Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties |
| Manufacturer | Meggitt (north Hollywood), Inc. Dba Meggitt Control Systems Div Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Moisture Indicator Impregnation | NOT INCLUDED |
| Quantity Within Each Unit Package | 10.0 OUNCES OZ |
| Active Ingredient | ALKALI METAL ALUMINOSILICATES |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY QUANTITY WITHIN EACH UNIT PACKAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC D) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 305388 | Meggitt (north Hollywood), Inc. Dba Meggitt Control Systems Div Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. (USA) |
| H305388 | Meggitt (north Hollywood), Inc. Dba Meggitt Control Systems Div Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 4A8X12 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Union Carbide Corp Linde Div |
| 305388 | 5/9 Secondary reference Howden Fluid Systems |
NSN 6850-00-955-9253 is a Desiccant,activated, manufactured by Meggitt (north Hollywood), Inc. Dba Meggitt Control Systems Div Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc., classified under FSC 6850, Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties. Status: active.
NSN 6850-00-955-9253 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 305388 (Meggitt (north Hollywood), Inc. Dba Meggitt Control Systems Div Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc.), H305388 (Meggitt (north Hollywood), Inc. Dba Meggitt Control Systems Div Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc.).
Key specifications for 305388: Moisture Indicator Impregnation: NOT INCLUDED; Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 10.0 OUNCES OZ; Active Ingredient: ALKALI METAL ALUMINOSILICATES; Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: AS DIFFERENTIATED BY QUANTITY WITHIN EACH UNIT PACKAGE. 4 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC D). 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.