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TFE 9HEtchant

Arkema Inc · NSN 6850-01-083-6293 · FSC 6850 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6850-01-083-6293 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6850-01-083-6293. Primary manufacturer part number: TFE 9H.
Features
  • Etchant — FSC 6850
  • Special Handling Feature: CORROSIVE
  • General Characteristics Item Description: MODIFIED SODIUM HYDROXIDE; YELLOW FLAKES; 400 LB DRUM LBS
  • 5 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Arkema Inc
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Etchant, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-01-083-6293, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (No Item Name Available) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. The primary manufacturer of record is Arkema Inc. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6850-01-083-6293
Primary Part NumberTFE 9H
Item NameEtchant
FSC / FSG6850 / 68 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerArkema Inc
StatusACTIVE
Special Handling FeatureCORROSIVE
General Characteristics Item DescriptionMODIFIED SODIUM HYDROXIDE; YELLOW FLAKES; 400 LB DRUM LBS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
3460-00-187-2212 INTERCHANGEABLE
Dog,lathe
5315-00-344-5960ARMYDWG7311389 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin,retaining
Army, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc
5910-00-668-0049 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric
5940-01-006-448726-145 INTERCHANGEABLE
Splice,conductor
Smart Machines, Inc. Dba Barker and Williamson
3010-01-657-75209H CAT-CUT INTERCHANGEABLE
Sleeve,coupling,flexible
TB Woods's Corporation
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
9H Arkema Inc (USA)
181-5 (AL9H) Msci Ltd (USA)
ETCHANT 18 Industrial Chemical Products of Detroit Inc (USA)
TURCOFORM ETCHANT 9H Arkema Inc (USA)
TFE 9H PRIMARY Arkema Inc (USA)
Related Parts
3460-00-187-2212INTERCHANGEABLE
DOG,LATHE
5315-00-344-5960INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,RETAINING
ARMYDWG7311389
5910-00-668-0049INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,MICA DIELECTRIC
5940-01-006-4487INTERCHANGEABLE
SPLICE,CONDUCTOR
26-145
3010-01-657-7520INTERCHANGEABLE
SLEEVE,COUPLING,FLEXIBLE
9H CAT-CUT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6850-01-083-6293?

NSN 6850-01-083-6293 is a Etchant, manufactured by Arkema Inc, classified under FSC 6850 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6850-01-083-6293?

NSN 6850-01-083-6293 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 9H (Arkema Inc), 181-5 (AL9H) (Msci Ltd), ETCHANT 18 (Industrial Chemical Products of Detroit Inc), TURCOFORM ETCHANT 9H (Arkema Inc), TFE 9H (Arkema Inc).

What NSN replaces 6850-01-083-6293?

There are 5 known substitutes for 6850-01-083-6293: 3460-00-187-2212, 5315-00-344-5960, 5910-00-668-0049 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of TFE 9H?

Key specifications for TFE 9H: Special Handling Feature: CORROSIVE; End Item Identification: F4E AIRCRAFT; General Characteristics Item Description: MODIFIED SODIUM HYDROXIDE; YELLOW FLAKES; 400 LB DRUM LBS. 3 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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