PRESERVATION MATERIAL CODE: A TWO POSITION ALPHANUMERIC CODE THAT IDENTIFIES THE MATERIAL USED TO PREVENT OR INHIBIT CORROSION OR DETERIORATION OF AN ITEM. IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOD 4100.39-M, VOLUME 10, TABLE 182 AND MIL-STD-2073-1E, APPENDIX J, TABLE J.III.
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Code values (30)
| Code | Meaning | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 00 | Numeric | NO REQUIREMENT. |
| 01 | Numeric | MIL-PRF-16173, GRADE 1, CORROSION PREVENTIVE, SOLVENT CUTBACK, COLD APPLICATION, HARD FILM. |
| 02 | Numeric | MIL-PRF-16173, GRADE 2, CORROSION PREVENTIVE, SOLVENT CUTBACK, COLD APPLICATION, SOFT FILM. |
| 03 | Numeric | MIL-PRF-16173, GRADE 3, CORROSION PREVENTIVE, SOLVENT CUTBACK, COLD APPLICATION, WATER DISPLACING SOFT FILM. |
| 06 | Numeric | MIL-C-11796, CLASS 3, LIGHT PRESERVATIVE COMPOUND, SOFT FILM, HOT APPLICATION. |
| 07 | Numeric | MIL-PRF-3150, MEDIUM PRESERVATIVE OIL, COLD APPLICATION. |
| 09 | Numeric | MIL-PRF-32033, LUBRICATING OIL, GENERAL PURPOSE PRESERVATIVE (WATER DISPLACING, LOW TEMPERATURE). |
| 10 | Numeric | MIL-PRF-21260, PRESERVATIVE AND BREAK-IN LUBRICATING OIL, INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, GRADE 10, 30 OR 50. |
| 11 | Grease Aircraft and Instrument | MIL-PRF-23827, GREASE, AIRCRAFT AND INSTRUMENT, GEAR AND ACTUATOR SCREW. |
| 12 | Grease General Purpose | MIL-PRF-81322, GREASE, AIRCRAFT, GENERAL PURPOSE. |
| 13 | Automotive and Artillery | MIL-PRF-10924, GREASE, AUTOMOTIVE AND ARTILLERY. |
| 15 | Hydraulic Fluid | MIL-PRF-46170, HYDRAULIC FLUID, SYNTHETIC, RUST INHIBITED, FIRE RESISTANT. |
| 17 | Lubricating Oil Low Volatility | MIL-PRF-6085, LUBRICATING OIL, INSTRUMENT, AIRCRAFT, LOW VOLATILITY. |
| 19 | Cold Application Transparent Non-tacky | MIL-PRF-16173, GRADE 4, CORROSION PREVENTIVE, SOLVENT CUTBACK, COLD APPLICATION, TRANSPARENT, NON-TACKY. |
| 20 | Numeric | MIL-PRF-46002, PRESERVATIVE OIL, CONTACT AND VOLATILE CORROSION INHIBITED. |
| 21 | Water Displacing Soft Film | MIL-PRF-16173, GRADE 5, CORROSION PREVENTIVE, SOLVENT CUTBACK, WATER DISPLACING SOFT FILM, LOW PRESSURE STEAM REMOVABLE. |
| 30 | Numeric | MIL-PRF-46010, CORROSION INHIBITING LUBRICANT, SOLID FILM, HEAT CURED. |
| 31 | For Reciprocating Aircraft Engines | MIL-C-6529, TYPE II, CORROSION PREVENTIVE, READY MIXED, FOR RECIPROCATING AIRCRAFT ENGINES. |
| 32 | For Turbojet Aircraft Engines | MIL-C-6529, TYPE III, CORROSION PREVENTIVE, READY MIXED, FOR TURBOJET AIRCRAFT ENGINES. |
| 33 | Lubricating Oil Synthetic Base | MIL-PRF-7808, LUBRICATING OIL, SYNTHETIC BASE, FOR AIRCRAFT TURBINE ENGINES. |
| 38 | Strippable Plastic Coating | MIL-P-149, STRIPPABLE PLASTIC COATING (HOT DIPPING). |
| 49 | Vendor's Protective Grease or Oil Coating | VENDOR'S PROTECTIVE GREASE OR OIL COATING. |
| 50 | Numeric | MIL-PRF-7870, LUBRICATING OIL, LOW TEMPERATURE. |
| 51 | Lubricating Oil Jet Engine | MIL-PRF-6081, LUBRICATING OIL, JET ENGINE, GRADE 1010. |
| 52 | Corrosion Preventive Oil | MIL-PRF-8188, CORROSION PREVENTIVE OIL, SYNTHETIC BASE, FOR AIRCRAFT GAS TURBINE ENGINES. |
| 56 | For Aircraft Turbine Engines | MIL-PRF-23699, LUBRICATING OIL, SYNTHETIC BASE, FOR AIRCRAFT TURBINE ENGINES. |
| 65 | Hydraulic Fluid | MIL-PRF-83282, HYDRAULIC FLUID, SYNTHETIC, FIRE RETARDANT. |
| 80 | Numeric | MIL-P-53030, PRIMER COATING, EPOXY, WATER REDUCIBLE. |
| 89 | Preserve with Normal Operating Lubricant | PRESERVE WITH NORMAL OPERATING LUBRICANT. |
| ZZ | Special Requirement | SPECIAL REQUIREMENT. SEE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS OR DRAWINGS PROVIDED. |
About PRES_MAT
What is PRES_MAT in FLIS / NSN cataloging?
PRES_MAT (Preservation Material) pRESERVATION MATERIAL CODE: A TWO POSITION ALPHANUMERIC CODE THAT IDENTIFIES THE MATERIAL USED TO PREVENT OR INHIBIT CORROSION OR DETERIORATION OF AN ITEM. IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOD 4100.39-M, VOLUME 10, TABLE 182 AND MIL-STD-2073-1E, APPENDIX J, TABLE J.III.
What does PRES_MAT code 00 mean?
PRES_MAT code 00 means "Numeric". NO REQUIREMENT.
How many PRES_MAT codes are there?
The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency defines 30 PRES_MAT (Preservation Material) code values in the FLIS published code dictionary. Each is listed on this page with its official meaning.
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