The Desiccant,activated, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-01-617-4903, 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2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6850-01-617-4903 |
| Item Name | Desiccant,activated |
| FSC / FSG | 6850 / 68 — Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Level of Dermal Irritation Potential | SLIGHT |
| Quantity Within Each Unit Package | 300.00 POUNDS LBS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| D661-169A-300# | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6850-01-617-4903 is a Desiccant,activated, classified under FSC 6850, Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6850-01-617-4903: Level of Dermal Irritation Potential: SLIGHT; Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 300.00 POUNDS LBS; Special Features: CHEMICAL NAME: SODIUM ALUMINOSILICATE; PRODUCT NAME: MOLECULAR SIEVE TYPE 13XAPG; COMPOSITION: SODUM OXIDE, SILICON OXIDE, ALUMINUM OXIDE; SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.1; MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO EYES, SKIN, NOSE, THROAT AND CHEST IF INHALED; REACTS WITH WATER;; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: DESICCANT. 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.