The Polysorbate 80, cataloged under National Stock Number 6505-01-198-6769, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6505-01-198-6769 |
| Item Name | Polysorbate 80 |
| FSC / FSG | 6505 / 65 — Drugs and Biologicals |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Primary Container Content Quantity | 100.000 GRAMS G |
| Medical Designation and Grade | UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA |
| Primary Container Type | BOTTLE |
| Active Medicament Medicinal Strength | 100.000 GRAMS POLYSORBATE 80 ACTIVE INGREDIENT G |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| TWEEN 80 | 5/9 Secondary reference Difco Laboratories |
| 3118-15-6 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Difco Laboratories |
NSN 6505-01-198-6769 is a Polysorbate 80, classified under FSC 6505, Drugs and Biologicals. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6550-01-374-2626. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6505-01-198-6769: Primary Container Content Quantity: 100.000 GRAMS G; Medical Designation and Grade: UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA; Primary Container Type: BOTTLE; Special Features: USED IN THE PREPARATION OF MEDIA FOR THE DETECTION OF BACTERIA. 4 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.