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MIL-A-46146Adhesive

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 8040-01-331-8046 · FSC 8040 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8040-01-331-8046 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8040-01-331-8046. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-A-46146.
Features
  • Adhesive — FSC 8040
  • Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 10.300 OUNCES OZ
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1 GROUP AND 1 TYPE
  • Material: SILICONE
  • Color: WHITE
  • Specific Usage Design: FOR GENERAL PURPOSE BONDING OF SENSITIVE METALS AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
  • Physical Form: PASTE
  • Supplementary Features: 10.3 OUNCE IN 12 OUNCE CARTRIDGE OZ
Applications
  • Applications requiring Silicone construction
General Description

The Adhesive, cataloged under National Stock Number 8040-01-331-8046, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 7 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8040-01-331-8046
Primary Part NumberMIL-A-46146
Item NameAdhesive
FSC / FSG8040 / 80 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Quantity Within Each Unit Package10.300 OUNCES OZ
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data1 GROUP AND 1 TYPE
MaterialSILICONE
ColorWHITE
Specific Usage DesignFOR GENERAL PURPOSE BONDING OF SENSITIVE METALS AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Physical FormPASTE
Supplementary Features10.3 OUNCE IN 12 OUNCE CARTRIDGE OZ
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
8040-00-117-85103145RTV CLEAR (3 OZ) INTERCHANGEABLE
Adhesive
Dow Silicones Corporation
8040-00-118-2695 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adhesive
8040-00-145-0020 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adhesive
8040-00-938-1535 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adhesive
8040-01-057-0091 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adhesive
8040-01-148-1759 INTERCHANGEABLE
Primer,adhesive
5970-01-170-08693145 RTV INTERCHANGEABLE
Insulating Compound,electrical
Dow Silicones Corporation
5970-01-247-1658260088 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insulating Compound,electrical
Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
8040-01-252-8567 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adhesive
8040-01-331-7133 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adhesive
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-A-46146 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-A-46146 TY1 General Services Administration Federal Supply Service (USA)
3145RTV Dow Silicones Corporation (USA)
M46146-11DWN Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-A-46146 GP1TY1 General Services Administration Federal Supply Service (USA)
Related Parts
8040-00-117-8510INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
3145RTV CLEAR (3 OZ)
8040-00-118-2695INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
8040-00-145-0020INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
8040-00-938-1535INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
8040-01-057-0091INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
8040-01-148-1759INTERCHANGEABLE
PRIMER,ADHESIVE
5970-01-170-0869INTERCHANGEABLE
INSULATING COMPOUND,ELECTRICAL
3145 RTV
5970-01-247-1658INTERCHANGEABLE
INSULATING COMPOUND,ELECTRICAL
260088
8040-01-252-8567INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
8040-01-331-7133INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
8040-01-340-4303INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
8040-01-375-4805INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8040-01-331-8046?

NSN 8040-01-331-8046 is a Adhesive, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 8040 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 8040-01-331-8046?

NSN 8040-01-331-8046 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-A-46146 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-A-46146 TY1 (General Services Administration Federal Supply Service), 3145RTV (Dow Silicones Corporation), M46146-11DWN (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-A-46146 GP1TY1 (General Services Administration Federal Supply Service).

What NSN replaces 8040-01-331-8046?

There are 12 known substitutes for 8040-01-331-8046: 8040-00-117-8510, 8040-00-118-2695, 8040-00-145-0020 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-A-46146?

Key specifications for MIL-A-46146: Special Features: STORAGE CODE Z,STORE BETWEEN 75 TO 85 DEGREES F; Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 10.300 OUNCES OZ; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1 GROUP AND 1 TYPE; Material: SILICONE. 8 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 8040-01-331-8046 still in active supply?

NSN 8040-01-331-8046 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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