The Penetrating Fluid, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-01-043-8511, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
6850-01-043-8511
Item Name
Penetrating Fluid
FSC / FSG
6850 / 68 — Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties
Status
ACTIVE
Quantity Within Each Unit Package
8.0 OUNCES OZ
Physical Form
LIQUID
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
6850010438511
6/9Informative reference only
E.c.a Etablissement Central Des Approvisionnements Des Forces Armees Royales
MIL-P-24548
4/1Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 6850 — Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
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6850-00-001-6461 · Item name not on file
6850-00-003-5139
TONER,DIRECT ELECTROSTATIC PROCE
6850-00-003-5179
6850-00-003-5179 · Item name not on file
6850-00-003-6167
6850-00-003-6167 · Item name not on file
6850-00-004-0526
CLEANING STATION,OPTICAL LENS
6850-00-005-5305
CLEANING COMPOUND,AIRCRAFT SURFA
6850-00-005-5305
CLEANING COMPOUND,AIRCRAFT SURFA
6850-00-008-7482
6850-00-008-7482 · Item name not on file
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 6850-01-043-8511?
NSN 6850-01-043-8511 is a Penetrating Fluid, classified under FSC 6850, Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 6850-01-043-8511?
Key specifications for 6850-01-043-8511: Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 8.0 OUNCES OZ; Physical Form: LIQUID. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 6850-01-043-8511 hazardous material?
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.