The Shortening Compound, cataloged under National Stock Number 8945-01-393-8426, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8945 (Food, Oils and Fats) of the Subsistence (Food) 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2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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
8945-01-393-8426
Item Name
Shortening Compound
FSC / FSG
8945 / 89 — Food, Oils and Fats
Status
ACTIVE
Product Type
GENERAL PURPOSE
Physical Form
SEMISOLID
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 Items6
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
8960-01-394-9970POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
Possible match (shared part number)
8960-01-394-9973POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
Possible match (shared part number)
8960-01-394-9974POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
Possible match (shared part number)
8960-01-395-1133POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
Possible match (shared part number)
8920-01-623-6299POSSIBLE MATCH
SPAGHETTI
Possible match (shared part number)
8905-01-654-0614UGRPOSSIBLE MATCH
BACON,SLICED,PRECOOKED
Possible match (shared part number)United States Dept of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
UGR
3/1Design control — primary reference
United States Dept of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service
Related Parts
8960-01-394-9970POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
8960-01-394-9973POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
8960-01-394-9974POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
8960-01-395-1133POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
8920-01-623-6299POSSIBLE MATCH
SPAGHETTI
8905-01-654-0614POSSIBLE MATCH
BACON,SLICED,PRECOOKED
UGR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 8945-01-393-8426?
NSN 8945-01-393-8426 is a Shortening Compound, classified under FSC 8945, Food, Oils and Fats. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 8945-01-393-8426?
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8960-01-394-9970, 8960-01-394-9973, 8960-01-394-9974. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 8945-01-393-8426?
Key specifications for 8945-01-393-8426: Product Type: GENERAL PURPOSE; Physical Form: SEMISOLID; Special Features: ADCOP; (FOR UNITIZED GROUP RATION). 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8945-01-393-8426 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.