The Brake Fluid,automotive, cataloged under National Stock Number 9150-01-072-8379, is classified within Federal Supply Class 9150 (Oils and Greases: Cutting, Lubricating, and Hydraulic) of the Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 9150-01-072-8379 |
| Item Name | Brake Fluid,automotive |
| FSC / FSG | 9150 / 91 — Oils and Greases: Cutting, Lubricating, and Hydraulic |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Basic Ingredient | SILICONE |
| Minimum Flash Point and Test Method | 400.0 FAHRENHEIT CLEVELAND OPEN CUP DEGF |
| Quantity Within Each Unit Package | 55.000 GALLONS |
| Viscosity at Rated Temp | 900.00 MAXIMUM NEG 67 DEG FAHRENHEIT AND 1.30 MINIMUM 212 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Color | BLUE OR PURPLE |
| Service Characteristics | HIGH TEMPERATURE AND LOW TEMPERATURE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-B-46176 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-PRF-46176 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 9150-01-072-8379 is a Brake Fluid,automotive, classified under FSC 9150, Oils and Greases: Cutting, Lubricating, and Hydraulic. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 9150-01-102-9455, 9150-01-123-3152. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 9150-01-072-8379: Basic Ingredient: SILICONE; Minimum Flash Point and Test Method: 400.0 FAHRENHEIT CLEVELAND OPEN CUP DEGF; Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 55.000 GALLONS; Viscosity at Rated Temp: 900.00 MAXIMUM NEG 67 DEG FAHRENHEIT AND 1.30 MINIMUM 212 DEG FAHRENHEIT. 6 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). 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.