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NSN 6850-01-396-0161Government record, cited

Leak Test Compound6850-01-396-0161

NSN 6850-01-396-0161 · NIIN 013960161 · Part number GS-1
Spectronics Corporation · FSC 6850 — Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties · FSG 68 — Chemicals and Chemical Products · CAGE 20772
Government record, cited
NSN 6850-01-396-0161 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6850-01-396-0161. Manufacturer of record part number: GS-1.
Also searched as  6850-01-396-0161 · 6850013960161 · NIIN 013960161 · 01-396-0161 · FSC 6850 Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties · CAGE 20772 · GS-1
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Features
  • Leak Test Compound — FSC 6850
  • Physical Form: LIQUID
  • 1 manufacturer part number on file
  • Manufacturer of record: Spectronics Corporation
Identification
  • NSN: 6850-01-396-0161
  • NIIN: 013960161
  • FSC: 6850 — Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties
  • FSG: 68 — Chemicals and Chemical Products
  • Primary part number: GS-1
  • Manufacturer: Spectronics Corporation
General Description

The Leak Test Compound, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-01-396-0161, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. The manufacturer of record is Spectronics Corporation. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6850-01-396-0161
Primary Part NumberGS-1
Item NameLeak Test Compound
FSC / FSG6850 / 68 — Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties
ManufacturerSpectronics Corporation
StatusACTIVE
Physical FormLIQUID
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
DEMIL CodeDEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
HazardHazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y)
Criticality CodeX
⇄ Related Items 3
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
4240-01-512-4821GS-1 POSSIBLE MATCH
AX,EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE
Possible match (shared part number)Ngk Metals Corporation
5975-01-667-9402GS1 POSSIBLE MATCH
ROD,GROUND
Possible match (shared part number)Antenna Research Associates, Incorporated
5975-01-725-6778GS1 POSSIBLE MATCH
ROD,GROUND
Possible match (shared part number)Dixon Valve & Coupling Company, Llc Div Dixon Fire
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
GS-1 PRIMARY Spectronics Corporation (USA)
Related Parts
4240-01-512-4821POSSIBLE MATCH
AX,EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE
GS-1
5975-01-667-9402POSSIBLE MATCH
ROD,GROUND
GS1
5975-01-725-6778POSSIBLE MATCH
ROD,GROUND
GS1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6850-01-396-0161?

NSN 6850-01-396-0161 is a Leak Test Compound, manufactured by Spectronics Corporation, classified under FSC 6850, Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties. Status: active.

What part numbers are listed for NSN 6850-01-396-0161?

NSN 6850-01-396-0161 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: GS-1 (Spectronics Corporation).

What NSN replaces 6850-01-396-0161?

3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4240-01-512-4821, 5975-01-667-9402, 5975-01-725-6778. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of GS-1?

Key specifications for GS-1: Physical Form: LIQUID. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.

Is NSN 6850-01-396-0161 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.
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