The Magnetic Inspection Compound, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-01-196-5472, 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4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6850-01-196-5472 |
| Item Name | Magnetic Inspection Compound |
| FSC / FSG | 6850 / 68 — Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Water Soluble Feature | NOT PROVIDED |
| Fluorescent Feature | INCLUDED |
| Quantity Within Each Unit Package | 5.0 GALLONS |
| Physical Form | LIQUID |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| DOD-F-87935 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CARRIER II | 5/1 Secondary reference Kerzan (nz) Ltd |
| A-A-59230 | 4/1 Identification reference Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC |
NSN 6850-01-196-5472 is a Magnetic Inspection Compound, classified under FSC 6850, Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6810-01-563-5958. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6850-01-196-5472: Water Soluble Feature: NOT PROVIDED; Fluorescent Feature: INCLUDED; Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 5.0 GALLONS; Physical Form: LIQUID. 4 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.