National Item Identification Number

01-384-0563
013840563
6850-01-384-0563
6850013840563

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)

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13873

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Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

NOBURN

Required Categories

PHYSICAL FORM
DISPERSING METHOD
UNIT PACKAGE QUANTITY
UNIT PACKAGE TYPE
SPEC

Required Description

LIQUID
WATER SOLVENT
1
DRUM
55 GALLON DRUM
USED TO INCREASE WATER RETENTION