National Stock Number
4940-00-449-6689
National Stock Number (NSN) 4940-00-449-6689, or NIIN 004496689, (degreaser) was assigned January 1, 1963 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 2 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. None of the associated part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by one supplier. Today, one supplier is listed as an Active supplier for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, only one supplier is deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years.
There has been very little demand for this national stock number. The demand for this NSN originated from less than 5 countries. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Jan 20, 2009, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Acquire only from the prime contractor although the engineering data identifies the Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE) and part number of a source other than the prime contractor. The design of this part is unstable. Engineering, manufacturing, or performance characteristics indicate that the required design objectives have not been achieved. Major changes are contemplated because the part has a low process yield or has demonstrated marginal performance during tests or service use. These changes will render the present part obsolete and unusable in its present configuration. Limited acquisition from the present source is anticipated pending configuration changes. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 08487. [A DEVICE DESIGNED TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOREIGN MATTER FROM MECHANICAL PARTS AND LIKE ITEMS, USUALLY METALLIC, BY PURGING ACTION IN VAPORIZED OR LIQUID SOLVENT OR SOLVENT-FREE SOLUTION CONFINED IN A TANK OR SIMILAR VESSEL. IT USUALLY INCLUDES A CIRCULATING PUMP, HEATING MECHANISM, AND MAY INCLUDE AN AUXILIARY SUPPLY TANK AND SPRAY EQUIPMENT, AND/OR AN ULTRASONIC GENERATOR. FOR ITEMS CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A METAL VESSEL WITH HEATING EQUIPMENT, AND ADAPTABLE TO FUNCTIONS OTHER THAN DEGREASING (E.G. WAX MELTING), SEE TANK,HOT DIP (AS MODIFIED). SEE ALSO PARTS CLEANING CAN,SAFETY,BENCH. EXCLUDES:CLEANER,ULTRASONIC.]. This item does not have a critical feature such as tolerance, fit restrictions or application. Nuclear hardness properties have not been determined (not valid for input). There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 4940004496689 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8424890000: mechanical appliances (whether or not hand operated) for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as photo, service industry machinery. NAICS classification category 333999: all other miscellaneous general purpose machinery manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.