The Shortening Compound, cataloged under National Stock Number 8945-00-337-9889, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8945 (Food, Oils and Fats) of the Subsistence (Food) group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8945-00-337-9889 |
| Item Name | Shortening Compound |
| FSC / FSG | 8945 / 89 — Food, Oils and Fats |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Product Type | VEGETABLE OIL AND DEEP FRY COOKERY |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | III TYPE |
| Physical Form | LIQUID |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A-A-20100 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference United States Dept of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service |
NSN 8945-00-337-9889 is a Shortening Compound, classified under FSC 8945, Food, Oils and Fats. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8945-00-890-1776, 8945-01-091-3698. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8945-00-337-9889: Product Type: VEGETABLE OIL AND DEEP FRY COOKERY; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: III TYPE; Physical Form: LIQUID. 3 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.
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.