The Wax,paraffin, cataloged under National Stock Number 9160-00-285-2047, is classified within Federal Supply Class 9160 (Miscellaneous Waxes, Oils, and Fats) of the Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes group. The manufacturer of record is Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 9160-00-285-2047 |
| Primary Part Number | A-A-59255-X |
| Item Name | Wax,paraffin |
| FSC / FSG | 9160 / 91 — Miscellaneous Waxes, Oils, and Fats |
| Manufacturer | Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Melting Point Temp Range | +145.0 TO 150.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Medical Designation and Grade | TECHNICAL |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | AA GRADE |
| Color | COLORLESS |
| Grade Designation | FULLY REFINED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| A-A-59255-X | Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| VVW95 | 2/9 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| A-A-59255 | 4/1 Identification reference Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC |
NSN 9160-00-285-2047 is a Wax,paraffin, manufactured by Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC, classified under FSC 9160, Miscellaneous Waxes, Oils, and Fats. Status: active.
NSN 9160-00-285-2047 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: A-A-59255-X (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 9160-00-285-2048. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for A-A-59255-X: Melting Point Temp Range: +145.0 TO 150.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT; Medical Designation and Grade: TECHNICAL; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: AA GRADE; Color: COLORLESS. 5 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.