The Metal Cleaner and Rust Remover, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-01-300-6494, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. The manufacturer of record is Arkema Inc. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6850-01-300-6494 |
| Primary Part Number | PRETREAT |
| Item Name | Metal Cleaner and Rust Remover |
| FSC / FSG | 6850 / 68 — Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties |
| Manufacturer | Arkema Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Usage Design | HEAT RESISTANT ALLOY AND CORROSION RESISTANT ALLOY |
| Physical Form | LIQUID |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| TURCO PRETREAT | Arkema Inc (USA) |
| PRETREAT PRIMARY | Arkema Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A178026 | 5/9 Secondary reference Instrument Technology, Inc. |
NSN 6850-01-300-6494 is a Metal Cleaner and Rust Remover, manufactured by Arkema Inc, classified under FSC 6850, Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties. Status: active.
NSN 6850-01-300-6494 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: TURCO PRETREAT (Arkema Inc), PRETREAT (Arkema Inc).
Key specifications for PRETREAT: Usage Design: HEAT RESISTANT ALLOY AND CORROSION RESISTANT ALLOY; Physical Form: LIQUID. 2 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.