The Cloth,cheesecloth, cataloged under National Stock Number 8305-00-111-8540, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8305 (Textile Fabrics) of the Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel, Shoes, Tents group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
8305-00-111-8540
Item Name
Cloth,cheesecloth
FSC / FSG
8305 / 83 — Textile Fabrics
Status
ACTIVE
Features Provided
UNSHRUNK
Cloth Weight
1.350 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MINIMUM AND 1.590 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MAXIMUM OZ
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data
I TYPE AND 2 CLASS
Color
WHITE BOTH SIDES
Width
46.000 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Fiber Material
COTTON BASIC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items5
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
8305-00-205-34958305002053495POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,CHEESECLOTH
Possible match (shared part number)National Industries for the Blind
8305-00-205-34968305002053496POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,CHEESECLOTH
Possible match (shared part number)National Industries for the Blind
8305-00-222-2423POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,CHEESECLOTH
Possible match (shared part number)
8305-00-262-33218305002623321POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,CHEESECLOTH
Possible match (shared part number)National Industries for the Blind
8305-00-818-4567POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,CHEESECLOTH
Possible match (shared part number)
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
CCCC440
4/1Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
8305-00-205-3495POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,CHEESECLOTH
8305002053495
8305-00-205-3496POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,CHEESECLOTH
8305002053496
8305-00-222-2423POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,CHEESECLOTH
8305-00-262-3321POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,CHEESECLOTH
8305002623321
8305-00-818-4567POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,CHEESECLOTH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 8305-00-111-8540?
NSN 8305-00-111-8540 is a Cloth,cheesecloth, classified under FSC 8305, Textile Fabrics. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 8305-00-111-8540?
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8305-00-205-3495, 8305-00-205-3496, 8305-00-222-2423. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 8305-00-111-8540?
Key specifications for 8305-00-111-8540: Features Provided: UNSHRUNK; Cloth Weight: 1.350 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MINIMUM AND 1.590 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MAXIMUM OZ; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: I TYPE AND 2 CLASS; Color: WHITE BOTH SIDES. 6 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8305-00-111-8540 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.