The Footwear Covers,chemical Protect, cataloged under National Stock Number 8430-01-021-5978, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8430 (Footwear, Men's) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 8430-01-021-5978 |
| Item Name | Footwear Covers,chemical Protect |
| FSC / FSG | 8430 / 84 — Footwear, Men's |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Fastening Method | TIE TAPE |
| Style Type | HIGH |
| Size | LARGE |
| Color | BLACK OVERALL |
| Environmental Protection | ACID RESISTANT AND FIRE RESISTANT AND JET FUEL RESISTANT AND OIL RESISTANT OVERALL |
| Tread Surface Type | NONSLIP |
| Material | RUBBER OVERALL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-F-43987 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8430-01-021-5978 is a Footwear Covers,chemical Protect, classified under FSC 8430, Footwear, Men's. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8430-01-118-8172. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8430-01-021-5978: Fastening Method: TIE TAPE; Style Type: HIGH; Size: LARGE; Color: BLACK OVERALL. 7 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 8430-01-021-5978 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.