What is Federal Supply Class 8030?

FSC 8030 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 8030) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Preservative and Sealing Compounds.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 8030?

NSC 8030 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 8030 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Preservative and Sealing Compounds.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 8030 in?

FSC 8030 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 80 which contains Brushes, Paints, Sealers, and Adhesives.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 8030 in?

NSC 8030 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 80 which contains Brushes, Paints, Sealers, and Adhesives.

What is a Sealing Compound?

A Sealing Compound is a chemical composition formulated for coating or for filling voids, cracks, joints or seams of objects and/or materials to exclude foreign matter and/or prevent the transmission of fluids therethrough. It is not designed to act as a primer coating or to be sanded or ground after application. It cannot be wiped off. For items which are specifically compounded to provide electrical insulating characteristics, use INSULATING COMPOUND, ELECTRICAL. Excludes CAULKING COMPOUND; GASKET CEMENT; CORROSION PREVENTIVE COMPOUND; CEMENT, IRON AND STEEL; PLUMBING FIXTURE SETTING COMPOUND; PRESERVATIVE COATING, RUBBER and textile treating compounds.

What is a Fingerprint Remover Corrosion Preventive?

A Fingerprint Remover Corrosion Preventive (CORROSION PREVENTIVE,FINGERPRINT REMOVER) is a liquid composed of nonspecific ingredients for use on metal, formulated for the removal of fresh fingerprint residues and the suppression of corrosion that has developed as a result of fingerprint residue. It may also serve as a temporary, easily removable, corrosion preventive.

What is an Antiseize Compound?

An Antiseize Compound is a compound in paste form formulated specifically for its antiseize properties.

What is a Textile Finish Water Repellent Compound?

A Textile Finish Water Repellent Compound (WATER REPELLENT COMPOUND,TEXTILE FINISH) is a compound of nonspecific chemicals manufactured to produce a water repellent finish on various textiles.

What is a Gasket Forming Compound?

A Gasket Forming Compound is a compound of nonspecific composition formulated to be applied between two surfaces to act as a tight seal. It does not bond the surfaces together.

What is a Strippable Plastic Coating Compound?

A Strippable Plastic Coating Compound (PLASTIC COATING COMPOUND,STRIPPABLE) is a composition consisting of plasticized resins such as ethylcellulose, cellulose acetate butyrate or other similar polymers with or without solvents or tinting materials. It is used for producing a masking coating in order to shield certain surfaces from receiving finish coatings during spraying, electroplating, and the like, or as a preservative and protective coating for items during shipment and/or storage. It is applied by various methods such as brushing, dipping, or spraying to form a tough, flexible film or cocoon, which is removed by peeling.

What is an Iron And Steel Cement?

An Iron And Steel Cement (CEMENT,IRON AND STEEL) is a mixture of finely powdered metallic iron with binder(s) and/or extenders. It is used for closing leaks, and/or minor defects such as surface porosity in castings and forgings. It resists high pressures and temperatures, hot and cold, fresh and salt water. Excludes metal surface, smooth cement.

What is a Solvent Type Bituminous Coating Compound?

A Solvent Type Bituminous Coating Compound (COATING COMPOUND,BITUMINOUS,SOLVENT TYPE) is a composition containing bituminous ingredients such as asphalt, coal tar, pitch, pine tar, or petroleum residuum with solvent(s). It may contain inorganic fillers and/or wax. Excludes ASPHALT, PETROLEUM; COATING COMPOUND, BITUMINOUS, EMULSION TYPE and VARNISH, ASPHALT.

What is an Emulsion Type Bituminous Coating Compound?

An Emulsion Type Bituminous Coating Compound (COATING COMPOUND,BITUMINOUS,EMULSION TYPE) is a composition consisting of an emulsion of bitumens in water. Excludes ENAMEL, HEAT RESISTING; ASPHALT, PETROLEUM and ASPHALT COMPOUND, LITHOGRAPHIC.

What is a Corrosion Preventive Compound?

A Corrosion Preventive Compound is a coating compound formulated to physically exclude corrosion causing substances from metal surfaces, and which can be removed by wiping. It may contain corrosion inhibitors. Excludes CORROSION PREVENTIVE, FINGERPRINT REMOVER; CORROSION PREVENTIVE, FLOTATION TYPE; INHIBITOR, CORROSION, WATER SOLUBLE; and lubricants.

What is a Caulking Compound?

A Caulking Compound is a dough like substance designed to fill joints or seams and to remain sufficiently pliable after application to allow for expansion and/or contraction of joints. Excludes GLAZING COMPOUND, SASH and PUTTY.

What is a Sash Glazing Compound?

A Sash Glazing Compound (GLAZING COMPOUND,SASH) is a doughlike compound consisting of pigments mixed in suitable oils and/or resinous vehicles designed for securing glass in a sash. Excludes PUTTY.

A Putty is a doughlike compound of whiting and linseed oil. It may contain small amounts of white lead, red lead, lampblack and/or litharge. See also GLAZING COMPOUND, SASH; CAULKING COMPOUND.

What is a Leather Belt Dressing?

A Leather Belt Dressing (BELT DRESSING,LEATHER) is a compound designed to preserve the surfaces of leather drive belts and to increase their gripping properties.

What is a Rubber Preservative Coating?

A Rubber Preservative Coating (PRESERVATIVE COATING,RUBBER) is an elastomer base preparation which is applied to fabricated rubber products as a preserving agent against cracking, checking, hardening or other forms of deterioration occurring during storage, use, or exposure to weather. It dries to form a coating and comes in either concentrated or ready mixed form. See also SEALING COMPOUND. Excludes PAINT, RUBBER.

What is a Metal Conditioning Compound?

A Metal Conditioning Compound is a compound specifically formulated for application on metal surfaces to facilitate subsequent removal of rust, and to render the surface resistant to the formation of rust. See also CORROSION PREVENTIVE COMPOUND; RUST ARRESTING COATING and SURFACER, LIQUID. Excludes CORROSION RESISTANT COATING, CHEMICALLY TREATED ALUMINUM.

What is a Rust Arresting Coating?

A Rust Arresting Coating is a liquid composition, with or without pigment, consisting basically of a mixture of vegetable oil and animal oil or petroleum derivatives formulated for application or rusted areas to arrest further corrosion. One type dries hard and may be painted over where appearance is not a factor. Another type is for temporary use on a surface only until proper preparation and painting of the surface can ba accomplished. See also METAL CONDITIONING COMPOUND; CORROSION PREVENTIVE COMPOUND; COATING COMPOUND, INTERNAL BOILER SURFACES and paints, varnishes, lacquers and enamels.

What is a Metal Surface Dent Filler?

A Metal Surface Dent Filler (FILLER,DENT,METAL SURFACE) is a dough-like pigmented composition formulated for filling dents, creases, and imperfections in metal surfaces, in order to form a continuous smooth surface with adjacent areas. Excludes FILLER, WOOD and SURFACER, LIQUID.

What is an Engraving Filler?

An Engraving Filler (FILLER,ENGRAVING) is a composition formulated for filling the engraved graduations, numerals, letters and figures of scales or the like, to make them more visible.

What is a Thermosetting Resin Coating?

A Thermosetting Resin Coating (RESIN COATING,THERMOSETTING) is an item consisting of a thermosetting resin in a suitable solvent. It is used as an oil resistant permanent corrosion preventive on surfaces of metallic nonbearing engine parts, airframe components, magnesium parts, aircraft wheels, gun mounts, gear housings, and the like. Do not use if a more specific name exists. See also COATING COMPOUND, INTERNAL BOILER SURFACES. Excludes CORROSION PREVENTIVE COMPOUND.

What is a Leather Refinishing Compound?

A Leather Refinishing Compound is a plasticized resinous composition, usually pigmented, containing specially treated softening oil(s). It is used in preserving and/or refinishing the outer surface of leather garments or articles. Excludes LEATHER DRESSING, VESICANT GAS RESISTANT; LEATHER DRESSING, MILDEW PREVENTIVE; and NEAT' S-FOOT OIL.

What is a Canvas Preservative Coating?

A Canvas Preservative Coating (PRESERVATIVE COATING,CANVAS) is a liquid composition of nonspecific ingredients for application on fabricated canvas articles, such as life preservers and canopies, to increase the durability of the products. It is of brushing consistency, and penetrates the cloth as well as forms a coating which dries to a hard film. It may impart such properties as resistance to fire, water, mildew, and weathering. See also PRESERVATIVE COATING, COTTON MATTING; MILDEW RESISTANT COMPOUND, TEXTILE.

What is a Fabric Flame Resistant Compound?

A Fabric Flame Resistant Compound (FLAME RESISTANT COMPOUND,FABRIC) is a nonspecific chemical compound designed to render such fabrics as cotton, osnaburg, and jute, resistant to flame. It may be pigmented, and it may be applied by brushing, dipping, and/or spraying.

What is a Resin-Acid Metal Pretreatment Coating Compound?

A Resin-Acid Metal Pretreatment Coating Compound (COATING COMPOUND,METAL PRETREATMENT,RESIN-ACID) is an item designed for application on clean metal surfaces in order to form a coating which increases the adhesion of a subsequently applied coating system. It is not intended for use as a permanent protective coating by itself, and requires application within a short time or it loses its effectiveness. It consists of a resin component and an acid component, each packaged separately. The components are mixed with each other prior to use. Excludes PRIMER COATING.

What is an Adhesive Coated Plastic Sheet?

An Adhesive Coated Plastic Sheet (PLASTIC SHEET,ADHESIVE COATED) is a solid plastic material, coated with ADHESIVE on one side, and with a removable backing. The ADHESIVE is designed to be activated by a solvent. Sheets are limited to widths greater than 6 inches (152.4 mm). See also PLASTIC STRIP, ADHESIVE COATED. Excludes PLASTIC SHEET, PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE COATED.

What is an Adhesive Coated Plastic Strip?

An Adhesive Coated Plastic Strip (PLASTIC STRIP,ADHESIVE COATED) is a solid plastic material, coated with ADHESIVE on one side, and with a removable backing. The ADHESIVE is designed to be activated by a solvent. Strips are limited to widths of 6 inches (152.4 mm) or less. See also PLASTIC SHEET, ADHESIVE COATED. Excludes PLASTIC STRIP, PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE COATED.

What is a Corrosion Resisting Aluminum Coating Kit?

A Corrosion Resisting Aluminum Coating Kit (COATING KIT,ALUMINUM,CORROSION RESISTING) is an item consisting of two or more different chemical reagents used in corrosion resistant treatment of aluminum.

What is a Plastisol Coating Compound?

A Plastisol Coating Compound (COATING COMPOUND,PLASTISOL) is a composition of vinyl chloride base resin dispersed in a plasticizer, with or without colorants, stabilizers, and other agents, primarily used as a protective coating on various surfaces against the effects of exposure to various elements, such as weather, fuels, lubricants, acids, and other generally deleterious elements. The compound must be fused at approximately 350 degrees or more to achieve a tough, flexible, and nonporous coating after application. A primer may be used to form a base for adhesion of the compound. See also COATING COMPOUND, INTERNAL BOILER SURFACES and RESIN COATING, THERMOSETTING.

What is an Antiseizing Tape?

An Antiseizing Tape (TAPE,ANTISEIZING) is a narrow strip of material, in roll form, used in liquid and gaseous systems to prevent seizure of pipe threads and to act as a sealant.

What is a Thermal Insulating Compound?

A Thermal Insulating Compound (INSULATING COMPOUND,THERMAL) is chemical composition which is specifically compounded to provide thermal insulating characteristics.

What is a Wood Filler?

A Wood Filler (FILLER,WOOD) is a composition which may consist of finely ground silex or quartz, or finely divided wood, vegteable fiber, cellulosic derivative or resin binding material and volatile solvents. It is used to fill cracks, pores, cavities or seams in wood products prior to applying paint, varnish or the like. It may be stained to various colors. See SEALER, SURFACE.

What is a Sealing And Marking Compound?

A Sealing And Marking Compound is a pigmented liquid compound prepared for coating, sealing and marking construction elements of precision-mechanical or electronic assemblies. The item dries and sets chiefly by evaporation of the solvent. It is not designed to act as a primer coating. For items which are specifically compounded to provide electrical insulating characteristics, see INSULATING COMPOUND, ELECTRICAL. Excludes CAULKING COMPOUND; SEALING COMPOUND; CORROSION PREVENTIVE COMPOUND; CEMENT, IRON AND STEEL.

What is a Caulking Compound Additive?

A Caulking Compound Additive is substances, composites, minerals, powder, granulate, flakes, micronucleates of phenolic resin, chaffed cotton fibres and other bulk material, which is added to a CAULKING COMPOUND, to optimize viscosity, density or other properties of the calking compound with respect to its special use.

What is a Fire Retardant Coating?

A Fire Retardant Coating (COATING,FIRE RETARDANT) is a product which may be pigmented and is used to reduce the spread of flame and heat by burning or bubbling off, thereby removing heat from the coated surface. See also PAINT, HEAT RESISTING; ENAMEL, HEAT RESISTING; and COATING COMPOUND, REFRACTORY.

What is a Sealing Compound Primer?

A Sealing Compound Primer (PRIMER,SEALING COMPOUND) is a compound of nonspecific materials primarily designed to be applied to a surface to increase adhesion of a sealing compound.

What is an Epoxy Mortar Kit?

An Epoxy Mortar Kit is a hard setting, two-component base material without aggregate. Excludes sealing compounds and adhesive.

What is an Inert Surface Activator-Cleaner?

An Inert Surface Activator-Cleaner (ACTIVATOR-CLEANER,INERT SURFACE) is a liquid hardener, primer, and cleaning agent applied to inert surfaces prior to application of a sealant. Its function is to increase the speed of cure, while at the same time serving as a degreasing solvent and primer.

Preservative and Sealing Compounds

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 8030

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 8030

Group Description: Brushes, Paints, Sealers, and Adhesives

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 80

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 80

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NSN Format for Preservative and Sealing Compounds

80	30	XX	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

FSC 8030 Preservative and Sealing Compounds

Includes Fire Resistant Compounds; Water Resistant Compounds; Weather Resistant Compounds; Belt Dressing; Antiseize Compounds; Calking and Glazing Compounds; Putties; Wood and Metal Fillers.

Excludes Food Preservative Compounds.

Additional Information for Preservative and Sealing Compounds

NATO Supply Class 8030 refers to Preservative And Sealing Compounds, which falls under NATO Supply Group 80 for Brushes, Paints, Sealers, And Adhesives.

Preservative and sealing compounds are substances used to protect and preserve various materials from deterioration, corrosion, and damage. These compounds are commonly used in industries such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing.

The NATO Supply Class 8030 includes a wide range of preservative and sealing compounds, such as rust inhibitors, corrosion preventatives, waterproofing agents, sealants, and adhesives. These compounds are designed to provide long-lasting protection and enhance the durability of materials.

In the military context, preservative and sealing compounds are crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure. They help protect military assets from environmental factors, such as moisture, humidity, and harsh weather conditions.

NATO Supply Group 80 encompasses a broader category of products related to brushes, paints, sealers, and adhesives. This group includes various items used in painting, coating, sealing, and bonding applications. Preservative and sealing compounds are an essential part of this group, as they contribute to the overall protection and longevity of the materials being worked on.

Overall, NATO Supply Class 8030 for Preservative And Sealing Compounds plays a vital role in ensuring the preservation, protection, and maintenance of military assets and other materials in various industries.

Additional Information for Preservative and Sealing Compounds

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 8030

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