The Cleaning Compound,alkali,ferrous, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-01-053-2789, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
6850-01-053-2789
Item Name
Cleaning Compound,alkali,ferrous
FSC / FSG
6850 / 68 — Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties
Status
ACTIVE
Surface Active Agent
INCLUDED
Quantity Within Each Unit Package
1.0 POUNDS LBS
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data
II TYPE
Physical Form
GRANULAR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items6
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
6850-01-431-2267POSSIBLE MATCH
CLEANING COMPOUND,SOLVENT
Possible match (shared part number)
6850-01-431-2268POSSIBLE MATCH
CLEANING COMPOUND,SOLVENT
Possible match (shared part number)
6850-01-431-2269POSSIBLE MATCH
CLEANING COMPOUND,SOLVENT
Possible match (shared part number)
6850-01-431-9024POSSIBLE MATCH
CLEANER
Possible match (shared part number)
6850-01-431-9025POSSIBLE MATCH
CLEANER
Possible match (shared part number)
6850-01-538-6077BONDERITE C-AK AVIATION AEROPOSSIBLE MATCH
CLEANER
Possible match (shared part number)Henkel Corporation
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
MIL-C-29602
5/9Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
MIL-PRF-29602
4/1Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
AVIATION
5/9Secondary reference
Arkema Inc
Related Parts
6850-01-431-2267POSSIBLE MATCH
CLEANING COMPOUND,SOLVENT
6850-01-431-2268POSSIBLE MATCH
CLEANING COMPOUND,SOLVENT
6850-01-431-2269POSSIBLE MATCH
CLEANING COMPOUND,SOLVENT
6850-01-431-9024POSSIBLE MATCH
CLEANER
6850-01-431-9025POSSIBLE MATCH
CLEANER
6850-01-538-6077POSSIBLE MATCH
CLEANER
BONDERITE C-AK AVIATION AERO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 6850-01-053-2789?
NSN 6850-01-053-2789 is a Cleaning Compound,alkali,ferrous, classified under FSC 6850, Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 6850-01-053-2789?
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6850-01-431-2267, 6850-01-431-2268, 6850-01-431-2269. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 6850-01-053-2789?
Key specifications for 6850-01-053-2789: Surface Active Agent: INCLUDED; Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 1.0 POUNDS LBS; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: II TYPE; Physical Form: GRANULAR. 4 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 6850-01-053-2789 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.