The Cylinder,compressed Gas, cataloged under National Stock Number 8120-01-338-4596, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8120 (Commercial and Industrial Gas Cylinders) of the Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8120-01-338-4596 |
| Item Name | Cylinder,compressed Gas |
| FSC / FSG | 8120 / 81 — Commercial and Industrial Gas Cylinders |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Criticality Code Justification | ZZZY |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | MATERIAL WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SHIPS PARTS CONTROL CENTER ACTIVITY HX QUALITY CONTROL,MANUFACTURING AND TESTING SPECIFICATIONS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | C |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 216-4363322 BC-F57 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8120-01-338-4596 is a Cylinder,compressed Gas, classified under FSC 8120, Commercial and Industrial Gas Cylinders. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8120-01-509-3408. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8120-01-338-4596: Criticality Code Justification: ZZZY; Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: MATERIAL WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SHIPS PARTS CONTROL CENTER ACTIVITY HX QUALITY CONTROL,MANUFACTURING AND TESTING SPECIFICATIONS. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 8120-01-338-4596 has DEMIL Code F. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.