The Barium Sulfate Suspension, cataloged under National Stock Number 6505-01-498-1920, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is E-Z-Em Inc. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6505-01-498-1920 |
| Primary Part Number | AP20 |
| Item Name | Barium Sulfate Suspension |
| FSC / FSG | 6505 / 65 — Drugs and Biologicals |
| Manufacturer | E-Z-Em Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Primary Container Content Quantity | 20.000 OUNCES OZ |
| Secondary Container Type | CASE |
| Medical Designation and Grade | UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA |
| Primary Container Type | BAG |
| Primary Container Quantity Per Secondary Container | 24 BAG |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| POLIBAR 94PCT A/A 567GR.PVC BAG | E-Z-Em Inc (USA) |
| AP20 PRIMARY | E-Z-Em Inc (USA) |
NSN 6505-01-498-1920 is a Barium Sulfate Suspension, manufactured by E-Z-Em Inc, classified under FSC 6505, Drugs and Biologicals. Status: active.
NSN 6505-01-498-1920 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: POLIBAR 94PCT A/A 567GR.PVC BAG (E-Z-Em Inc), AP20 (E-Z-Em Inc).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6640-01-658-6622, 5440-01-666-5243. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for AP20: Primary Container Content Quantity: 20.000 OUNCES OZ; Secondary Container Type: CASE; Medical Designation and Grade: UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA; Primary Container Type: BAG. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.