National Item Identification Number
01-353-0988
013530988
6850-01-353-0988
6850013530988
National Stock Number
Item Name
WETTING AGENT
Federal Supply Class
6850
Description
An organic surface-active chemical which facilitates the wetting of a substance by virtue of its ability to lower the interfacial tension between a liquid and the material to be wetted. It may have cleansing properties by reason of its ability to wet, and to emulsify or disperse soil. It includes detergents, emulsifiers, penetrants and dispersing agents. Do not use for compounded detergents built around wetting agents, as defined above. When of a single specific chemical, use specific chemical name. Excludes DETERGENT, LAUNDRY and SOAP (as modified).
Commercial and Government Entity Code (Supplier Data)
Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)
ARP-2/5GL
Required Categories
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