The Deicing Compound, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-01-705-8712, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. The manufacturer of record is Sae International Dba Sae International. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6850-01-705-8712 |
| Primary Part Number | SODIUM FORMATE/ACETATE 2X1000 LB |
| Item Name | Deicing Compound |
| FSC / FSG | 6850 / 68 — Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties |
| Manufacturer | Sae International Dba Sae International |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Quantity Within Each Unit Package | 2000.00 POUNDS LBS |
| Physical Form | GRANULAR |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC D) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| SODIUM FORMATE/ACETATE 2X1000 LB PRIMARY | Sae International Dba Sae International (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SAE AMS-1431 | 5/1 Secondary reference Sae International Dba Sae International |
| AMS-1431 SODIUM FORMATE/ACETATE | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6850-01-705-8712 is a Deicing Compound, manufactured by Sae International Dba Sae International, classified under FSC 6850, Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties. Status: active.
NSN 6850-01-705-8712 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: SODIUM FORMATE/ACETATE 2X1000 LB (Sae International Dba Sae International).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6850-01-705-8713, 6850-01-705-8715. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for SODIUM FORMATE/ACETATE 2X1000 LB: Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 2000.00 POUNDS LBS; Physical Form: GRANULAR; Special Features: TWO BAGS ON PALLET, 1000-LB PER BAG; MEETS FAA APPROVED PERFORMANCE AND ECOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS OF SAE AMS-1431; COMPOSITION: 20-30% SODIUM ACETATE/70-80% FORMATE BLEND; GRANULE SIZE: 2.0 - 5.6MM (NUMBER 10 - NUMBER 3.5 SIEVE); BULK DENSITY: 53 LBS/CUBIC FT TO 56 LBS/CUBIC FT; PH (15% SOLUTION): 9.5 - 11; PRE-TREAT / ANTI-ICING 10 LBS/1000 SQUARE FT; DE-ICING 10-20 LBS/1000 SQUARE FT; USE WITH REMOTE SUPER SACK DISCHARGE SYSTEM; PALLET IS SOLD WITH 2-1000.00 POUND BAGS; LBS; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SODIUM FORMATE/ACETATE DE-ICING BLEND. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC D). 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.