General Characteristics Item Description: STEARIC ACID CANDLE; NO WICK; 3.250 INCHES LONG; 4.250 INCHES DIAMETER; CYLINDRICAL SHAPE; USED IN TELEPHONE CABLE SPLICING IN
Identification
NSN: 9160-01-386-4108
NIIN: 013864108
FSC: 9160 — Miscellaneous Waxes, Oils, and Fats
FSG: 91 — Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes
General Description
The Candle,stearine, cataloged under National Stock Number 9160-01-386-4108, is classified within Federal Supply Class 9160 (Miscellaneous Waxes, Oils, and Fats) of the Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
9160-01-386-4108
Item Name
Candle,stearine
FSC / FSG
9160 / 91 — Miscellaneous Waxes, Oils, and Fats
Status
ACTIVE
General Characteristics Item Description
STEARIC ACID CANDLE; NO WICK; 3.250 INCHES LONG; 4.250 INCHES DIAMETER; CYLINDRICAL SHAPE; USED IN TELEPHONE CABLE SPLICING IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC D)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
LBS STEARINE CANDLE
3/2Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 9160 — Miscellaneous Waxes, Oils, and Fats
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
9160-00-009-0226
9160-00-009-0226 · Item name not on file
9160-00-015-0195
9160-00-015-0195 · Item name not on file
9160-00-018-4253
9160-00-018-4253 · Item name not on file
9160-00-027-1983
9160-00-027-1983 · Item name not on file
9160-00-027-3487
9160-00-027-3487 · Item name not on file
9160-00-027-8234
9160-00-027-8234 · Item name not on file
9160-00-044-6878
9160-00-044-6878 · Item name not on file
9160-00-050-3731
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 9160-01-386-4108?
NSN 9160-01-386-4108 is a Candle,stearine, classified under FSC 9160, Miscellaneous Waxes, Oils, and Fats. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 9160-01-386-4108?
Key specifications for 9160-01-386-4108: General Characteristics Item Description: STEARIC ACID CANDLE; NO WICK; 3.250 INCHES LONG; 4.250 INCHES DIAMETER; CYLINDRICAL SHAPE; USED IN TELEPHONE CABLE SPLICING IN. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 9160-01-386-4108 hazardous material?
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC D). 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.