The Leak Test Compound, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-01-698-4996, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. The manufacturer of record is Spectronics Corporation. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6850-01-698-4996 |
| Primary Part Number | SPE-GS3E-CS |
| Item Name | Leak Test Compound |
| FSC / FSG | 6850 / 68 — Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties |
| Manufacturer | Spectronics Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| SPE-GS3E-CS PRIMARY | Spectronics Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SPE-GS3E | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Spectronics Corporation |
NSN 6850-01-698-4996 is a Leak Test Compound, manufactured by Spectronics Corporation, classified under FSC 6850, Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties. Status: active.
NSN 6850-01-698-4996 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: SPE-GS3E-CS (Spectronics Corporation).
Key specifications for SPE-GS3E-CS: Special Features: FLUORESCENT DYE FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; UNIT OF ISSUE BOX CONTAINS 6 CAPSULES 0.5 OUNCES EACH; TREATS UP TO: 3.3 QT TO 2 GAL (3.1 TO 7.6 L) OF LUBRICANT OR 10 TO 25 LBS (4.6 TO 11.3 KG) OF REFRIGERANT OR 12 TONS (42.2 KW) OF COOLING; ACCEPTABLE REPLACEMENT FOR NSN 6850-01-396-0163 PER NAVY ESA; LBS; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: GLO-STICK 3E FLUORESCENT DYE CAPSULE;. 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.