The Inspection Penetrant Developer,w, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-01-490-3718, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6850-01-490-3718 |
| Item Name | Inspection Penetrant Developer,w |
| FSC / FSG | 6850 / 68 — Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Criticality Code Justification | ZZZY |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | MATERIAL WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NAVICP ACTIVITY HX QUALITY CONTROL, MANUFACTURING AND TESTING SPECIFICATIONS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| D-106(AEROSOL) | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Sherwin Incorporated Dba Sherwin Inc Div Sherwin Inc. |
NSN 6850-01-490-3718 is a Inspection Penetrant Developer,w, classified under FSC 6850, Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6850-01-650-6539. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6850-01-490-3718: Criticality Code Justification: ZZZY; Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: MATERIAL WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NAVICP ACTIVITY HX QUALITY CONTROL, MANUFACTURING AND TESTING SPECIFICATIONS. 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.
NSN 6850-01-490-3718 has DEMIL Code F. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.