The Desiccant,activated, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-01-604-9064, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. The manufacturer of record is Multisorb Technologies, Inc.. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6850-01-604-9064 |
| Primary Part Number | SILICA GEL |
| Item Name | Desiccant,activated |
| FSC / FSG | 6850 / 68 — Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties |
| Manufacturer | Multisorb Technologies, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Moisture Indicator Impregnation | NOT INCLUDED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 2189K12 | Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co (USA) |
| SILICA GEL PRIMARY | Multisorb Technologies, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8400-45 | 5/1 Secondary reference John Chadwick Corporation Dba Chadwick John Corp |
NSN 6850-01-604-9064 is a Desiccant,activated, manufactured by Multisorb Technologies, Inc., classified under FSC 6850, Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties. Status: active.
NSN 6850-01-604-9064 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 2189K12 (Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co), SILICA GEL (Multisorb Technologies, Inc.).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6150-01-656-0546, 6515-01-679-1665. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for SILICA GEL: Moisture Indicator Impregnation: NOT INCLUDED; Special Features: 10 DESICCANTS MINIPAX SILICA GEL PACKETS PER PACKAGE. EACH PACKET MEASURES 1.0" LENGTH X 0.6" WIDTH; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: DESSICANT PACKET; End Item Identification: CONSOL GSE. 1 specification is 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.