Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes
Federal Supply Group (FSG): 91
NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 91
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Federal Supply Group 91
- What is Federal Supply Group 91?
- FSG 91 is the Federal Supply Group (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Group NSG 91) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Group 91?
- NSG 91 is the NATO Supply Classification Group (also known as Federal Supply Group FSG 91 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes.
- Which Federal Supply Classes are in FSG 91?
- FSG 91 contains the following Federal Supply Classes (FSC) (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class [NSC]): 9160, 9150, 9110, 9135, 9140, 9130
- Which NATO Supply Classification Classes are in NSG 91?
- NSG 91 contains the following NATO Supply Classification Classes (NSC) (also known as Federal Supply Class [FSC] in the USA): 9160, 9150, 9110, 9135, 9140, 9130
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Group 91
- EMULSIFIED OIL,DUST CONTROL 13 Items
- What is an Electrical Insulating Oil? 124 Items
- An Electrical Insulating Oil (INSULATING OIL,ELECTRICAL) is a light or medium bodied mineral oil, a synthetically prepared product, or a combination thereof, which is used in transformers, oil circuit breakers, and other electrical apparatus as an insulating or cooling medium or both.
- What is a Paraffin Wax? 35 Items
- A Paraffin Wax (WAX,PARAFFIN) is a translucent, waxy solid consisting of a mixture of solid hydrocarbons chiefly of the methane series obtained from petroleum, for commercial use.
- TALLOW,INEDIBLE 12 Items
- What is a Ski Wax? 80 Items
- A Ski Wax (WAX,SKI) is a compound of unspecified wax composition and other lubricating media, compounded for application to the runner surface of skis. When of a specific wax composition, use specific wax name.
- What is a Microcrystalline Wax? 27 Items
- A Microcrystalline Wax (WAX,MICROCRYSTALLINE) is a wax derived from petroleum and characterized by the fineness of its crystals as compared with the larger crystals of paraffin wax. It consists of saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons such as C48H98.
- What is an Instrument Indicating Fluid? 50 Items
- An Instrument Indicating Fluid (INDICATING FLUID,INSTRUMENT) is an oil or other fluid compounded for use as an indicating element in instruments, such as gages, manometers, measuring instruments, and the like. Excludes CALIBRATING FLUID, AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
- BEESWAX 16 Items
- What is a Gasket Sealing Wax? 14 Items
- A Gasket Sealing Wax (WAX,GASKET SEALING) is a solid petroleum product formulated for use as a gasket seal. It is noncorrosive to metals and is melted before it is applied.
- What is a Shoemaker's Wax? 15 Items
- A Shoemaker's Wax (WAX,SHOEMAKER'S) is a wax compound used by shoe repairmen as a polishing agent for finishing the heel and sole edges of leather footwear to a high luster after major repairs have been completed. When of a specific wax, use specific wax name. See also BEESWAX, TECHNICAL. Excludes WAX, HAND STITCHING and WAX, MACHINE STITCHING.
- What is a Paste Cutting Compound? 29 Items
- A Paste Cutting Compound (CUTTING COMPOUND,PASTE) is a semisolid or plastic mixture of soap and mineral oil and/or fatty oils which, when diluted with a proper amount of water, is used for the lubrication and cooling of cutting tools in machining of metals.
- What is a Petrolatum? 82 Items
- A Petrolatum is a jellylike, oily, translucent mass obtained in the fractional distillation of petroleum for commercial use. It is yellow to amber colored and its consistency varies with the temperature. Excludes PETROLATUM, LIQUID, TECHNICAL.
- LUBRICATING WAX 38 Items
- What is a Colloidal Graphite? 42 Items
- A Colloidal Graphite (GRAPHITE,COLLOIDAL) is a dispersion of graphite in a liquid which is other than refined petroleum oil, silicone fluid, or caster oil. For items having a refined petroleum oil, silicone fluid, or castor oil vehicle, see LUBRICATING OIL, COLLOIDAL GRAPHITE. Excludes GREASE, GRAPHITE.
- What is an Utility Lubricating Oil? 894 Items
- An Utility Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,UTILITY) is a refined mineral oil, with or without additives, suitable for applications which do not require special lubricants. It is commonly used for household uses, machinery, or the like. It may have added preservative qualities. Excludes LUBRICATING OIL (with other modifiers).
- What is a Weapons Lubricating Oil? 171 Items
- A Weapons Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,WEAPONS) is a petroleum, and/or synthetic, and/or biobased oil with antioxidation and noncorrosion characteristics, principally prepared for the lubrication of aircraft weapons.
- What is a Fog Oil? 25 Items
- A Fog Oil is a refined mineral oil specifically prepared for use in smoke generators, characterized by its ability to be dispersed into the air as extremely small particles in the form of a smoke.
- What is a Penetrating Oil? 144 Items
- A Penetrating Oil is a blend of refined light petroleum oils, petroleum derivatives, and other suitable ingredients, suitable for penetrating rust and corrosion and loosening frozen metallic parts, such as nuts, bolts, pins, and the like. Excludes LUBRICATING OIL (as modified).
- What is a Steam Cylinder Mineral Lubricating Oil? 27 Items
- A Steam Cylinder Mineral Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,MINERAL,STEAM CYLINDER) is a straight mineral oil free from additive agents other than pour point depressants. It is generally suitable for steam cylinder lubrication where a heavy cylinder oil is necessary.
- What is a Watch Lubricating Oil? 15 Items
- A Watch Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,WATCH) is a nonspreading, nongumming, noncorrosive oil prepared for lubrication of jewel and steel bearings in timepieces.
- What is a Compounded Lubricating Oil? 65 Items
- A Compounded Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,COMPOUNDED) is a petroleum product compounded with various fatty materials. It is generally used for lubrication under conditions involving condensed steam or humid air.
- What is a Hydraulic Lubricating Oil? 563 Items
- A Hydraulic Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,HYDRAULIC) is a noncorrosive mineral, synthetic, or biobased oil with special oxidation resistant and rust-inhibiting additives for use in hydraulic systems, Waterbury speed reducers, and plane lifts.
- What is a Steam Turbine Lubricating Oil? 137 Items
- A Steam Turbine Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,STEAM TURBINE) is a noncorrosive mineral oil with special oxidation resistant and rust-inhibiting additives for lubrication of turbines.
- What is a Vacuum Pump Lubricating Oil? 107 Items
- A Vacuum Pump Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,VACUUM PUMP) is a petroleum product characterized by low vapor pressure. It is used especially for lubrication of vacuum pumps.
- What is a Refrigerant Compressor Lubricating Oil? 296 Items
- A Refrigerant Compressor Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR) is a highly refined, neutral, moisture-free oil, with or without additives, prepared for lubrication of cylinders in refrigerant compressors.
- What is an Instrument Lubricating Oil? 151 Items
- An Instrument Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,INSTRUMENT) is an oil primarily prepared for lubrication of aircraft instruments, gyro instruments, electronic equipment, gyros in torpedoes and aerial bombs, and calibrating and measuring instruments.
- What is a Gear Lubricating Oil? 1155 Items
- A Gear Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,GEAR) is a petroleum or synthetic product with load-carrying properties, especially prepared for lubrication of various type gears, such as worm gears, spiral bevel type gears, hypoid gears, transmissions, or the like.
- What is a Colloidal Graphite Lubricating Oil? 33 Items
- A Colloidal Graphite Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,COLLOIDAL GRAPHITE) is a colloidal graphite dispersed in a refined petroleum oil, silicone fluid, or castor oil. See also GRAPHITE, COLLOIDAL.
- What is a Plug Valve Grease? 88 Items
- A Plug Valve Grease (GREASE,PLUG VALVE) is a grease designed for the lubrication and sealing of plug valves, characterized by insolubility in the fluids flowing through the system. Special types may have collateral uses where resistance to various fluids is desired.
- What is an Aircraft Grease? 324 Items
- An Aircraft Grease (GREASE,AIRCRAFT) is a grease designed for lubrication of aircraft components such as actuators, engine accessories, control bearings, landing gears, and wheel bearings. It does not include GREASE, AIRCRAFT AND INSTRUMENT and GREASE, INSTRUMENT.
- What is an Aircraft And Instrument Grease? 229 Items
- An Aircraft And Instrument Grease (GREASE,AIRCRAFT AND INSTRUMENT) is a synthetic or mineral oil base grease designed for lubrication of antifriction bearings, lightly loaded gears, and on sliding and rolling surfaces of such equipment as instruments, cameras, electronic equipment and aircraft control systems. It is not specially prepared for salt spray resistance but can be used for a wide temperature range. Excludes GREASE (1), AIRCRAFT; and GREASE (1), INSTRUMENT.
- What is an Instrument Grease? 130 Items
- An Instrument Grease (GREASE,INSTRUMENT) is a wide temperature range. synthetic base grease designed for lubrication of fire control equipment and instruments including related components, such as synchros, gyros, and in control and computing mechanisms. It is specially prepared for salt spray resistance. It does not include GREASE, AIRCRAFT AND INSTRUMENT; nd GREASE, AIRCRAFT.
- What is a Graphite Grease? 113 Items
- A Graphite Grease (GREASE,GRAPHITE) is excludes GRAPHITE, COLLOIDAL.
- What is an Automotive And Artillery Grease? 86 Items
- An Automotive And Artillery Grease (GREASE,AUTOMOTIVE AND ARTILLERY) is a grease with corrosion inhibitors designed for the lubrication of tactical automotive and artillery components suitable over an ambient temperature range of minus 65 degrees Fahrenheit to plus 125 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 53.9 Celsius to plus 51.67 Celsius).
- What is a Wire Rope-Exposed Gear Grease? 71 Items
- A Wire Rope-Exposed Gear Grease (GREASE,WIRE ROPE-EXPOSED GEAR) is a grease specifically intended for the lubrication of exposed gears and wire rope of hoists, winches, cranes, shovels, dredges, and other similar equipment.
- What is a Ground Glass Joint Grease? 10 Items
- A Ground Glass Joint Grease (GREASE,GROUND GLASS JOINT) is a grease developed to seal mating ground glass joints of a temporary nature on the high vacuum side of laboratory apparatus and to enable the joint to be disassembled readily. Excludes PETROLATUM, TECHNICAL; and GREASE, LABORATORY STOPCOCK.
- What is a Laboratory Apparatus Stopcock Grease? 29 Items
- A Laboratory Apparatus Stopcock Grease (GREASE,LABORATORY APPARATUS STOPCOCK) is a grease designed for both the lubrication and sealing of mating surfaces of laboratory equipment, such as glass stopcocks and desiccators. Excludes PETROLEUM, TECHNICAL.
- What is a Silicone Insulated Electric Motor Grease? 82 Items
- A Silicone Insulated Electric Motor Grease (GREASE,SILICONE INSULATED ELECTRIC MOTOR) is a grease designed for the lubrication of silicone insulated electric motors with heat stabilized ball and roller bearings and other specialized high temperature applications.
- What is an Extreme Pressure Ordnance Grease? 31 Items
- An Extreme Pressure Ordnance Grease (GREASE,ORDNANCE,EXTREME PRESSURE) is a grease designed for lubrication of highly loaded Naval Ordnance components, such as rollers, tracks, pinions, and racks of gun turrets, and for slush-on lubrication of open or semi-inclosed gears exposed to salt spray.
- What is an Outboard Motor Grease? 32 Items
- An Outboard Motor Grease (GREASE,OUTBOARD MOTOR) is a grease designed for the lubrication of gears in an underwater gearcase of an outboard motor.
- What is an Utility Grease? 1127 Items
- An Utility Grease (GREASE,UTILITY) is a grease designed for lubrication of industrial types of equipment by means of cups, grease fittings, or pressure lubricating systems. If special characteristics are required, see specific item names.
- What is a Ball And Roller Bearing Grease? 444 Items
- A Ball And Roller Bearing Grease (GREASE,BALL AND ROLLER BEARING) is a grease designed primarily for the lubrication of ball and roller bearings operating at constant or intermittent high temperatures. It does not include GREASE, AUTOMOTIVE AND ARTILLERY; GREASE, AIRCRAFT; GREASE, AIRCRAFT AND INSTRUMENT; GREASE, SILICONE INSULATED ELECTRIC MOTOR; and GREASE, ORDNANCE BEARING AND AMMUNITION.
- What is an Automotive Grease? 164 Items
- An Automotive Grease (GREASE,AUTOMOTIVE) is a grease suitable for the lubrication of automotive components, such as chassis, wheel bearings, or water pumps. It does not include GREASE, AUTOMOTIVE AND ARTILLERY.
- What is a Petroleum Base Hydraulic Fluid? 521 Items
- A Petroleum Base Hydraulic Fluid (HYDRAULIC FLUID,PETROLEUM BASE) is a fluid of petroleum origin characterized by high viscosity index, used as a power transmission medium in hydraulically-actuated systems and apparatus.
- What is an Aircraft Nonpetroleum Base Hydraulic Fluid? 27 Items
- An Aircraft Nonpetroleum Base Hydraulic Fluid (HYDRAULIC FLUID,NONPETROLEUM BASE,AIRCRAFT) is a fluid of vegetable or synthetic origin or combination thereof, used as a power transmission medium for hydraulically actuated systems of aircraft. Excludes DAMPING FLUID; HYDRAULIC FLUID, NONCOMBUSTIBLE; and HYDRAULIC FLUID, FIRE RESISTANT.
- What is a Damping Fluid? 184 Items
- A Damping Fluid is a fluid designed to reduce the amplitude of motion in order to obtain stable readings on indicators.
- What is a Noncombustible Hydraulic Fluid? 51 Items
- A Noncombustible Hydraulic Fluid (HYDRAULIC FLUID,NONCOMBUSTIBLE) is a nonspecifid liquid mixture containing water, characterized by a high viscosity index, used as a power transmission medium in hydraulically actuated systems. It has no flash point, is noncorrosive and nontoxic, and has additives to prevent wear. Excludes HYDRAULIC FLUID, FIRE RESISTANT; HYDRAULIC FLUID, NONPETROLEUM BASE, AIRCRAFT; and BRAKE FLUID, AUTOMOTIVE.
- PETROLATUM,LIQUID 49 Items
- What is a Molybdenum Disulfide Lubricating Oil? 52 Items
- A Molybdenum Disulfide Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE) is a suspension which consists of fine molybdenum disulfide particles in mineral oil or silicone fluid.
- What is an Aircraft Ordnance Grease? 19 Items
- An Aircraft Ordnance Grease (GREASE,AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE) is a wide temperature range grease formulated for use as a lubricant of aircraft guns, accessory equipment, ammunition, and the like. Excludes GREASE, AIRCRAFT and GREASE, AIRCRAFT AND INSTRUMENT.
- What is a Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluid? 107 Items
- A Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluid (HYDRAULIC FLUID,FIRE RESISTANT) is a stable synthetic fluid, free from water, for applications where bearing pressures are high and where temperatures repeatedly exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit. It has a high flash point, is noncorrosive and nontoxic, and has additives to prevent wear. Excludes HYDRAULIC FLUID, NONCOMBUSTIBLE; HYDRAULIC FLUID, NONPETROLEUM BASE, AIRCRAFT; and BRAKE FLUID, AUTOMOTIVE.
- What is a Semifluid Lubricating Oil? 56 Items
- A Semifluid Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,SEMIFLUID) is a mixture with a mineral and/or synthetic base, not having a true grease structure. It contains a thickening agent which increases viscosity. The lubricant is compounded specifically to be effective in a wide temperature range. Excludes GREASE, AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE.
- What is a Solid Film Lubricant? 331 Items
- A Solid Film Lubricant (LUBRICANT,SOLID FILM) is a dispersion of finely powdered lubricating solids in a suitable binder intended for bonding on surfaces of parts in aircraft, missiles, automotive and industrial equipment, and other applications where temperature, inacessability, contamination, etc., render conventional lubricants unsatisfactory or impractical. Limited to those parts that will not require reapplication of the film during the normal life of the part except where the material will be used for break-in purposes in conjunction with other approved oils and greases. May also be used to minimize fretting corrosion. Excludes LUBRICATING OIL, COLLOIDAL GRAPHITE; LUBRICATING OIL, MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE; GRAPHITE, COLLOIDAL; and GREASE, GRAPHITE.
- What is a Synthetic Aircraft Turboshaft Engine Lubricating Oil? 32 Items
- A Synthetic Aircraft Turboshaft Engine Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,AIRCRAFT TURBOSHAFT ENGINE,SYNTHETIC) is a thermally stable synthetic oil which may contain additives to improve load-carrying oxidation stability and antifoaming properties. This lubricating oil is intended for use in specific models of aircraft turboprop and turboshaft engines. Excludes LUBRICATING OIL, AIRCRAFT TURBINE ENGINE, SYNTHETIC.
- What is a Cutting Fluid? 354 Items
- A Cutting Fluid is a liquid used to lubricate and cool cutting tools in the machining of metals. It usually consists of mineral or fatty oils, mixtures thereof, or emulsifiable oils. It may contain additives, such as sulfur, chlorine or phosphorus compounds, emulsions composed of a mixture of oil, emulsifiers and water, colloidal suspensions of surfactants, wetting agents and rust inhibitors, or aqueous solutions composed of surfactants, nitrites salts, and organic amines.
- What is an Exposed Gear Lubricating Oil? 57 Items
- An Exposed Gear Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,EXPOSED GEAR) is a heavy-bodied residual, tacky petroleum oil, with or without additives, for lubrication of exposed gears of heavy equipment. It may be used on chain or wire rope.
- LUBRICATING OIL,AIRCRAFT TURBINE ENGINE,PETROLEUM 69 Items
- LUBRICATING OIL,AIRCRAFT TURBINE ENGINE,SYNTHETIC 157 Items
- What is an Aircraft Piston Engine Lubricating Oil? 118 Items
- An Aircraft Piston Engine Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,AIRCRAFT PISTON ENGINE) is a petroleum oil prepared principally for lubrication in piston type aircraft engines.
- What is an Engine Lubricating Oil? 1583 Items
- An Engine Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,ENGINE) is a petroleum oil, a synthetically prepared product, or a combination thereof, prepared primarily for lubrication in crank cases of internal combustion engines. It usually contains additives for corrosion prevention and oxidation prevention, and may contain detergents. See also LUBRICATING OIL, UTILITY. It does not include LUBRICATING OIL, AIRCRAFT PISTON ENGINE.
- What is an Automotive Brake Fluid? 124 Items
- An Automotive Brake Fluid (BRAKE FLUID,AUTOMOTIVE) is a fluid of vegetable or synthetic origin or combination thereof used in automotive brake systems.
- What is an Automatic Transmission Hydraulic Fluid? 179 Items
- An Automatic Transmission Hydraulic Fluid (HYDRAULIC FLUID,AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) is a fluid of petroleum origin and additives generally used as a combination power-transmission medium, hydraulic control fluid, heat transfer medium, bearing surface lubricant, and gear lubricant expressly manufactured for automatic transmissions, where specified. Excludes HYDRAULIC FLUID, PETROLEUM BASE.
- GREASE,MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE 161 Items
- What is an Interlocking Slide Fastener Lubricant? 19 Items
- An Interlocking Slide Fastener Lubricant (LUBRICANT,INTERLOCKING SLIDE FASTENER) is an oily or waxy substance which produces a smooth film for reducing friction in the operation of interlocking slide fasteners.
- What is an Air Compressor Lubricating Oil? 319 Items
- An Air Compressor Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,AIR COMPRESSOR) is a synthetic or petroleum based oil prepared for lubrication of air compressors.
- What is a Corrosion Inhibited Preservative Lubricating Oil? 113 Items
- A Corrosion Inhibited Preservative Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,PRESERVATIVE,CORROSION INHIBITED) is a petroleum oil containing additives to provide contact as well as vapor phase protection. It is suitable for preservation in inclosed systems where the volatile components of the oil will provide protection above the oil level. Excludes LUBRICATING OIL, WEAPONS.
- What is a Standard Calibrating Oil? 69 Items
- A Standard Calibrating Oil (CALIBRATING OIL,STANDARD) is an oil used as a standard in spectrographic analysis.
- What is a Machine Tool Slideway Lubricating Oil? 49 Items
- A Machine Tool Slideway Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,MACHINE TOOL SLIDEWAY) is a refined mineral oil, with or without additives, prepared primarily for lubricating machine tool slideways.
- What is a Food Processing Equipment Grease? 20 Items
- A Food Processing Equipment Grease (GREASE,FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT) is a grease designed of a homogenous blend of virgin petroleum or biobased oil for use in food processing equipment where there may be incidental contact with food. The grease shall be approved for such applications (rating HI) bythe USDA.
- What is a Food Processing Equipment Lubricating Oil? 23 Items
- A Food Processing Equipment Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT) is a homogenous blend of virgin petroleum oil stocks or synthetic oils, with or without additives, for use in food processing equipment where there may be incidental contact with food.The lubricating oil shall be approved for such application (rating H1) by the USDA.
- LUBRICATING OIL,HELICOPTER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM,SYNTHETIC 10 Items
- What is a Pneumatic Tool Lubricating Oil? 39 Items
- A Pneumatic Tool Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,PNEUMATIC TOOL) is a low-viscosity mineral oil for pneumatically operated tools. The item contains antiwear and rust-inhibiting additives and detergents.
- What is a Seawater Resistant Grease? 53 Items
- A Seawater Resistant Grease (GREASE,SEAWATER RESISTANT) is a grease consisting of mineral oil and/or synthetic oil and a thickening agent. It is designed for lubrication and/or preservation of items exposed to salt water.
- What is an Electrically Conductive Grease? 45 Items
- An Electrically Conductive Grease (GREASE,ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE) is a grease designed to maintain low resistance electrical contact while maintaining its lubricating properties.
- What is a Heat Dissipation Compound Grease? 35 Items
- A Heat Dissipation Compound Grease (GREASE,HEAT DISSIPATION COMPOUND) is a grease designed to retaining high thermal conductivity while retaining its lubricating properties. excludes GREASE, ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE.
- What is a Fire Resistant Aqueous Hydraulic Fluid? 13 Items
- A Fire Resistant Aqueous Hydraulic Fluid (HYDRAULIC FLUID,AQUEOUS,FIRE RESISTANT) is a stable synthetic fluid, containing water, for applications where bearing pressures are high and where temperatures repeatedly exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit. It has a high flash point, is noncorrosive and nontoxic, and has additives to prevent wear. Exludes HYDRAULIC FLUID, NONCOMBUSTIBLE; HYDRAULIC FLUID, NONPETROLEUM BASE, AIRCRAFT; and BRAKE FLUID, AUTOMOTIVE.
- What is a Dry Lubricant? 68 Items
- A Dry Lubricant (LUBRICANT,DRY) is a dispersion of finely powdered lubricating solids in a suitable binder intended for binding on surfaces of various items to minimize wear due to friction and/or corrosion.
- What is a Chain Lubricating Oil? 39 Items
- A Chain Lubricating Oil (LUBRICATING OIL,CHAIN) is a refined mineral oil, with or without additives, prepared primarily for lubrication of ordinary as well as O-ring chains.
- What is an Anthracite Coal? 11 Items
- An Anthracite Coal (COAL,ANTHRACITE) is excludes COAL, SEMIANTHRACITE:
- COAL,BITUMINOUS 20 Items
- COAL,SUBBITUMINOUS 14 Items
- What is a Wood Charcoal? 14 Items
- A Wood Charcoal (CHARCOAL,WOOD) is excludes artist's charcoal, marking charcoal, and powdered charcoal.
- What is a Jellied Alcohol Fuel? 22 Items
- A Jellied Alcohol Fuel (FUEL,JELLIED ALCOHOL) is alcohol, mixed with wax or other jellying agent(s), to permit the burning of the alcohol without spilling. Used for heating rations or for cooking small quantities of food.
- What is a Compressed Hexamine Fuel? 11 Items
- A Compressed Hexamine Fuel (FUEL,COMPRESSED HEXAMINE) is hexamine, with or without additives, compressed into bar, cube, or tablet form. Used for heating rations or in instances when a specific heating time is required.
- What is a Coal Coke? 16 Items
- A Coal Coke (COKE,COAL) is an item consisting of the infusible, cellular, coherent residue obtained when coal is subjected to destructive distillation. It consists mainly of carbon and is hard, porous, and gray with a submetallic luster.
- What is a Briquette Coal? 13 Items
- A Briquette Coal (COAL,BRIQUETTE) is a compact mass often in the shape of a brick, formed of coal dust by mixing with a binder, by pressure, or both.
- What is a Hydrogen Peroxide Propellant? 11 Items
- A Hydrogen Peroxide Propellant (PROPELLANT,HYDROGEN PEROXIDE) is a propellant having a minimum assay by weight of 90 percent hydrogen peroxide. Excludes HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ACS; HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ANALYZED REAGENT; HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, PHOTOGRAPHIC; HYDROGEN PEROXIDE SOLUTION, USP and HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, TECHNICAL.
- What is a Dinitrogen Tetroxide Propellant? 20 Items
- A Dinitrogen Tetroxide Propellant (PROPELLANT,DINITROGEN TETROXIDE) is a propellant having a minimum assay by weight of 99.5 percent dinitrogen tetroxide.
- What is a Nitrogen Propellant Pressurizing Agent? 10 Items
- A Nitrogen Propellant Pressurizing Agent (PROPELLANT PRESSURIZING AGENT,NITROGEN) is a chemical manufactured specifically for pressurization of rocket engine propellant systems and having a minimum assay by volume of 99.5 percent nitrogen. The impurities shall be limited as necessitated by its special use. Excludes NITROGEN, TECHNICAL.
- What is a Helium Propellant Pressurizing Agent? 12 Items
- A Helium Propellant Pressurizing Agent (PROPELLANT PRESSURIZING AGENT,HELIUM) is a chemical manufactured specifically for pressurization of rocket engine propellant systems and having a minimum assay by volume of not less than 99.995 percent helium. The impurities shall be limited as necessitated by its special use. Excludes HELIUM (as modified).
- What is a Burner Fuel Oil? 71 Items
- A Burner Fuel Oil (FUEL OIL,BURNER) is a liquid usually obtained from crude petroleum or shale oil by refining, and is either a distillate, residual or combination of the two.
- What is a Kerosene? 56 Items
- A Kerosene is a refined medium petroleum distillate used as an illuminant in lamps and as fuel in stoves and in some types of internal combustion engines. Excludes KEROSENE, DEODORIZED and PROPELLANT, KEROSENE.
- What is a Deodorized Kerosene? 12 Items
- A Deodorized Kerosene (KEROSENE,DEODORIZED) is a medium petroleum distillate, water-white and practically odorless, normally used as the vehicle in insecticides and/or magnetic inspection oils, as the base in some metal and wood cleaners and polishes, and the like. For items used primarily as a fuel or illuminant, see KEROSINE. See also INSECTICIDE SOLVENT, ALKYLATED NAPHTHALENE.
- What is a Naval Fuel Oil? 22 Items
- A Naval Fuel Oil (FUEL OIL,NAVAL) is a liquid distillate, residual, or combination of the two usually obtained from crude petroleum or shale oil by refining for use primarily in naval applications.
- What is a Diesel Fuel? 169 Items
- A Diesel Fuel is a distillate obtained from crude or shale oil by refining for general use in compression-ignition engines.
- What is a Naval Distillate? 15 Items
- A Naval Distillate (DISTILLATE,NAVAL) is a liquid usually obtained from crude petroleum, coal or shale oil by refining - for primary use as a ship propulsion fuel, ignition engines, gas turbines, and for steam raising, also internationally known as gas oil.
- What is a Marine Gas Oil? 12 Items
- A Marine Gas Oil (GAS OIL,MARINE) is a liquid distillate obtained from crude petroleum, shale oil or tar sands by refining and is intended for marine applications.
- GASOLINE,AVIATION 55 Items
- GASOLINE,AUTOMOTIVE 125 Items
- What is an Aviation Turbine Fuel? 141 Items
- An Aviation Turbine Fuel (TURBINE FUEL,AVIATION) is a liquid petroleum distillate refined especially for use in aviation turbine engines.
- FUEL,GASOLINE 24 Items
