The Compound,corrosion Inhibitor, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-01-185-1187, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6850-01-185-1187 |
| Item Name | Compound,corrosion Inhibitor |
| FSC / FSG | 6850 / 68 — Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | POWDER FORM; UNIFORM MIXTURE 65-70 PER CENT SODIUM NITRITE,8-12 PER CENT BORAX,4-5 PER CENT SODIUM MERCAPTOBENZOTHIAZOLE OR TOLYTRIAZOLE AND 15-20 PER CENT SODIUM CARBONATE |
| Functional Description | USED FOR INDUSTRIAL WATER TREATMENT IN CLOSED WATER SYSTEMS |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | 100 LB FIBER DRUM LBS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MULTIGUARD 3100 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 8696-A | 5/9 Secondary reference Western Water Management Inc |
| SODIUM NITRITE-BORAX BLEND | 5/9 Secondary reference Western Water Management Inc |
NSN 6850-01-185-1187 is a Compound,corrosion Inhibitor, classified under FSC 6850, Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6850-01-185-1187: General Characteristics Item Description: POWDER FORM; UNIFORM MIXTURE 65-70 PER CENT SODIUM NITRITE,8-12 PER CENT BORAX,4-5 PER CENT SODIUM MERCAPTOBENZOTHIAZOLE OR TOLYTRIAZOLE AND 15-20 PER CENT SODIUM CARBONATE; Functional Description: USED FOR INDUSTRIAL WATER TREATMENT IN CLOSED WATER SYSTEMS; Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: 100 LB FIBER DRUM LBS. 3 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). 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.