SHELF LIFE CODE: A CODE INDICATING THE STORAGE TIME PERIOD OR PERISHABILITY OF AN ITEM. *THIS DATA IS CODIFIED BY ONE CHARACTER WHICH MAY BE AN ALPHA OR A NUMERIC. SEE VOLUME 10, TABLES 50 AND 143 AND QUICK INFO ON-LINE.
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Code values (35)
| Code | Meaning | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No Shelf-life Applies | NON SHELF-LIFE ITEM, NO SHELF-LIFE APPLIES |
| 1 | 3 Months | 3 MONTHS |
| 2 | 6 Months | 6 MONTHS |
| 3 | 9 Months | 9 MONTHS |
| 4 | 12 Months | 12 MONTHS |
| 5 | 18 Months | 18 MONTHS |
| 6 | 24 Months | 24 MONTHS |
| 7 | 36 Months | 36 MONTHS |
| 8 | 48 Months | 48 MONTHS |
| 9 | 60 Months | 60 MONTHS |
| A | 1 Month | 1 MONTH |
| B | 2 Months | 2 MONTHS |
| C | 3 Months | 3 MONTHS |
| D | 4 Months | 4 MONTHS |
| E | 5 Months | 5 MONTHS |
| F | 6 Months | 6 MONTHS |
| G | 9 Months | 9 MONTHS |
| H | 12 Months | 12 MONTHS |
| I | 72 Months | 72 MONTHS |
| J | 15 Months | 15 MONTHS |
| K | 18 Months | 18 MONTHS |
| L | 21 Months | 21 MONTHS |
| M | 24 Months | 24 MONTHS |
| N | 27 Months | 27 MONTHS |
| P | 30 Months | 30 MONTHS |
| Q | 36 Months | 36 MONTHS |
| R | 48 Months | 48 MONTHS |
| S | 60 Months | 60 MONTHS |
| T | 84 Months | 84 MONTHS |
| U | 96 Months | 96 MONTHS |
| V | Non-standard | NON-STANDARD SHELF-LIFE PERIOD AS ASSIGNED BY THE ICP |
| W | 120 Months | 120 MONTHS |
| X | Non-standard | NON-STANDARD SHELF-LIFE PERIOD AS ASSIGNED BY THE ICP |
| Y | 180 Months | 180 MONTHS |
| Z | 240 Months | 240 MONTHS |
About SLC
What is SLC in FLIS / NSN cataloging?
SLC (Shelf Life) sHELF LIFE CODE: A CODE INDICATING THE STORAGE TIME PERIOD OR PERISHABILITY OF AN ITEM. *THIS DATA IS CODIFIED BY ONE CHARACTER WHICH MAY BE AN ALPHA OR A NUMERIC. SEE VOLUME 10, TABLES 50 AND 143 AND QUICK INFO ON-LINE.
What does SLC code 0 mean?
SLC code 0 means "No Shelf-life Applies". NON SHELF-LIFE ITEM, NO SHELF-LIFE APPLIES
How many SLC codes are there?
The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency defines 35 SLC (Shelf Life) code values in the FLIS published code dictionary. Each is listed on this page with its official meaning.
Last updated 2026-05-26. Published by DAITK™ against the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) FLIS code dictionary, governed by DoD 4100.39-M (Federal Logistics Information System Procedures Manual).
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