The Compound,cleaning,rust, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-01-504-0840, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6850-01-504-0840 |
| Item Name | Compound,cleaning,rust |
| FSC / FSG | 6850 / 68 — Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| GARDOCLEAN 4894 RUSTRIPPER | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Chemetall Oakite Inc |
| OAKITERUSTRIPPER | 5/9 Secondary reference Chemetall Oakite Inc |
| 50560266 | 5/9 Secondary reference Chemetall Oakite Inc |
| 50560628 | 5/9 Secondary reference Chemetall Oakite Inc |
NSN 6850-01-504-0840 is a Compound,cleaning,rust, classified under FSC 6850, Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6850-01-504-0840: Special Features: USED TO STRIP PAINT AND PHOSPHATE COATINGS; DISSOLVE RUST OR HEAT SCALE AND REMOVE GREASE AND OIL; NO ACIDIC FUMES; PROTECTSAGAINST METAL LOSS; REDUCES HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT; OFF-WHITE POWDER FORM; WATER SOLUBLE; PHOSPHATE FREE.. 0 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.