The Prorteinase K, cataloged under National Stock Number 6505-01-576-6808, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6505-01-576-6808 |
| Item Name | Prorteinase K |
| FSC / FSG | 6505 / 65 — Drugs and Biologicals |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | IHC SELECT (TRADE NAME), PROTEINASE K |
| Functional Description | FOR USE AS A PRETREATMENT REAGENT IN IMMUNOHISTO CHEMICAL STAINING PROCEDURES. USED TO RETRIEVE EPITOPES IN FORMALIN-FIXED, PARAFFIN EMBEDDED TISSUE SECTIONS MOUNTED ON GLASS MICROSCOPE SLIDES. |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 21627 | 5/9 Secondary reference Chemicon International Inc |
| 21627 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Millipore Corp |
NSN 6505-01-576-6808 is a Prorteinase K, classified under FSC 6505, Drugs and Biologicals. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5110-01-645-0075. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6505-01-576-6808: General Characteristics Item Description: IHC SELECT (TRADE NAME), PROTEINASE K; Special Features: QUANTITY: 15 ML, CONCENTRATION: 0.2 MG/ML; Functional Description: FOR USE AS A PRETREATMENT REAGENT IN IMMUNOHISTO CHEMICAL STAINING PROCEDURES. USED TO RETRIEVE EPITOPES IN FORMALIN-FIXED, PARAFFIN EMBEDDED TISSUE SECTIONS MOUNTED ON GLASS MICROSCOPE SLIDES.. 2 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.