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A4040Primer,adhesive

Dow Silicones Corporation · NSN 8040-01-135-8494 · FSC 8040 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8040-01-135-8494 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8040-01-135-8494. Primary manufacturer part number: A4040.
Features
  • Primer,adhesive — FSC 8040
  • Usage Design: FOR PROMOTING ADHESION OF PEROXIDE CURE FLUOROSILICONES TO MOST METALS, CERAMICS, GLASS AND FABRICS
  • Physical Form: LIQUID
  • Color: CLEAR
  • Material: RESIN SYNTHETIC
  • Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 1.000 PINTS
  • Supplementary Features: 1 PINT CAN
  • 2 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Applications requiring Resin Synthetic construction
General Description

The Primer,adhesive, cataloged under National Stock Number 8040-01-135-8494, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8040 (No Item Name Available) of the Brushes, Paints, Sealers, and Adhesives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Dow Silicones Corporation. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8040-01-135-8494
Primary Part NumberA4040
Item NamePrimer,adhesive
FSC / FSG8040 / 80 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDow Silicones Corporation
StatusACTIVE
Usage DesignFOR PROMOTING ADHESION OF PEROXIDE CURE FLUOROSILICONES TO MOST METALS, CERAMICS, GLASS AND FABRICS
Physical FormLIQUID
ColorCLEAR
MaterialRESIN SYNTHETIC
Quantity Within Each Unit Package1.000 PINTS
Supplementary Features1 PINT CAN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5360-00-073-1236A4040 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
Essex Industries, Inc. Dba Essex Industries
6530-01-036-0399653000C951870# INTERCHANGEABLE
Wrapper,sterilization
Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
A4040 Dow Silicones Corporation (USA)
A-4040 PRIMER Dow Silicones Corporation (USA)
Related Parts
5360-00-073-1236INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
A4040
6530-01-036-0399INTERCHANGEABLE
WRAPPER,STERILIZATION
653000C951870#

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8040-01-135-8494?

NSN 8040-01-135-8494 is a Primer,adhesive, manufactured by Dow Silicones Corporation, classified under FSC 8040 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 8040-01-135-8494?

NSN 8040-01-135-8494 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: A4040 (Dow Silicones Corporation), A-4040 PRIMER (Dow Silicones Corporation).

What NSN replaces 8040-01-135-8494?

There are 2 known substitutes for 8040-01-135-8494: 5360-00-073-1236, 6530-01-036-0399. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of A4040?

Key specifications for A4040: Usage Design: FOR PROMOTING ADHESION OF PEROXIDE CURE FLUOROSILICONES TO MOST METALS, CERAMICS, GLASS AND FABRICS; Physical Form: LIQUID; Color: CLEAR; Material: RESIN SYNTHETIC. 6 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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