The Chemical Powder, cataloged under National Stock Number 8040-01-693-6860, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8040 (Adhesives) of the Brushes, Paints, Sealers, and Adhesives group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8040-01-693-6860 |
| Item Name | Chemical Powder |
| FSC / FSG | 8040 / 80 — Adhesives |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Color | WHITE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ASTM D 8494 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| N590 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8040-01-693-6860 is a Chemical Powder, classified under FSC 8040, Adhesives. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8040-01-693-6860: Color: WHITE; Special Features: PHYSICAL FORM: SOLID POWDER; COLOR: WHITE; MELTING POINT: 327.00 DEG. C. TO 342.00 DEG. C.; SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.14 TO 2.20 G/CM3; INSOLUBLE; AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: 520.00 TO 550.00 DEG. C.; TYPE 1; GRADE 1; AVOID HIGH TEMPERATURES AND ALKALI METALS; INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: ALKALI METALS, METAL POWDERS AND STRONG OXIDIZERS; HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: HYDROGEN FLUORIDE, CARBONYL FLUORIDE AND FLUORINATED COMPOUNDS; G; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: ELEKTRON POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE POWDER. 1 specification is 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.