The Locking Compound, cataloged under National Stock Number 8040-01-706-1079, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8040 (Adhesives) of the Brushes, Paints, Sealers, and Adhesives group. The manufacturer of record is Permatex, Inc. Div Itw Permatex. Government technical data includes 6 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8040-01-706-1079 |
| Primary Part Number | 27740 |
| Item Name | Locking Compound |
| FSC / FSG | 8040 / 80 — Adhesives |
| Manufacturer | Permatex, Inc. Div Itw Permatex |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Curing Method | AIR DRIED |
| Minimum Flash Point | 131.00 DEG CELSIUS |
| Volatile Organic Compound in Grams Per Liter | 3.10 |
| Quantity Within Each Unit Package | 36.00 MILLILITERS |
| Physical Form | LIQUID |
| Color | RED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC D) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 27740 PRIMARY | Permatex, Inc. Div Itw Permatex (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-S-46163A | 5/9 Secondary reference Permatex, Inc. Dba Permatex, Inc./ a Division of Itw |
NSN 8040-01-706-1079 is a Locking Compound, manufactured by Permatex, Inc. Div Itw Permatex, classified under FSC 8040, Adhesives. Status: active.
NSN 8040-01-706-1079 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 27740 (Permatex, Inc. Div Itw Permatex).
Key specifications for 27740: Curing Method: AIR DRIED; Minimum Flash Point: 131.00 DEG CELSIUS; Volatile Organic Compound in Grams Per Liter: 3.10; Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 36.00 MILLILITERS. 6 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.