The Wax,paraffin, cataloged under National Stock Number 9160-00-285-2048, is classified within Federal Supply Class 9160 (Miscellaneous Waxes, Oils, and Fats) of the Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 9160-00-285-2048 |
| Item Name | Wax,paraffin |
| FSC / FSG | 9160 / 91 — Miscellaneous Waxes, Oils, and Fats |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Melting Point Temp Range | +123.0 TO 127.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Medical Designation and Grade | TECHNICAL |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | C 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| VV-W-95 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 9160-00-285-2048 is a Wax,paraffin, classified under FSC 9160, Miscellaneous Waxes, Oils, and Fats. Status: active.
Key specifications for 9160-00-285-2048: Melting Point Temp Range: +123.0 TO 127.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT; Medical Designation and Grade: TECHNICAL; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: C 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.