The Stabilizer Additive, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-01-167-4789, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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
6850-01-167-4789
Item Name
Stabilizer Additive
FSC / FSG
6850 / 68 — Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties
Status
ACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items4
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
6840-01-173-6940FQS-7010-05POSSIBLE MATCH
BIOCIDE,FUEL PRESERVATIVE
Possible match (shared part number)Fqs Llc
6850-01-246-6544POSSIBLE MATCH
STABILIZER ADDITIVE,DIESEL FUEL
Possible match (shared part number)
6840-01-358-7218FQS-7010-01TPPOSSIBLE MATCH
BIOCIDE
Possible match (shared part number)Fqs Llc
6840-01-696-4661FQS-7010-30POSSIBLE MATCH
BIOCIDE,FUEL PRESERVATIVE
Possible match (shared part number)Fqs Llc
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
MIL-S-53021
4/1Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
M53021-1CDM-05
2/2Government specification standardization
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
6840-01-173-6940POSSIBLE MATCH
BIOCIDE,FUEL PRESERVATIVE
FQS-7010-05
6850-01-246-6544POSSIBLE MATCH
STABILIZER ADDITIVE,DIESEL FUEL
6840-01-358-7218POSSIBLE MATCH
BIOCIDE
FQS-7010-01TP
6840-01-696-4661POSSIBLE MATCH
BIOCIDE,FUEL PRESERVATIVE
FQS-7010-30
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 6850-01-167-4789?
NSN 6850-01-167-4789 is a Stabilizer Additive, classified under FSC 6850, Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 6850-01-167-4789?
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6840-01-173-6940, 6850-01-246-6544, 6840-01-358-7218. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 6850-01-167-4789?
Key specifications for 6850-01-167-4789: Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: DIESEL FUEL STABILIZER ADDITIVE. 0 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 6850-01-167-4789 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.