The Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, cataloged under National Stock Number 6505-01-664-0579, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Avkare Llc. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: BT.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6505-01-664-0579 |
| Primary Part Number | NDC50268-0068-15 |
| Item Name | Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium |
| FSC / FSG | 6505 / 65 — Drugs and Biologicals |
| Manufacturer | Avkare Llc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Administration | OPHTHALMIC IRRIGATION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | BT |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| NDC50268-0068-15 PRIMARY | Avkare Llc (USA) |
| NDC00023-0798-15 PRIMARY | Allergan, Inc. Dba Allergan Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| REFRESH TEARS | 5/1 Secondary reference Allergan, Inc. Dba Allergan Inc |
| 1462307 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6505NCM173609 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
NSN 6505-01-664-0579 is a Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, manufactured by Avkare Llc, classified under FSC 6505, Drugs and Biologicals. Status: active.
NSN 6505-01-664-0579 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: NDC50268-0068-15 (Avkare Llc), NDC00023-0798-15 (Allergan, Inc. Dba Allergan Inc).
Key specifications for NDC50268-0068-15: Administration: OPHTHALMIC IRRIGATION; Special Features: 5 PERCENT CARBOXYMETHYLCELLUOSE SODIUM OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION, STERILE, 0.5 FL OZ/15 ML IN A DROPPER BOTTLE; DISCARD 90 DAYS AFTER OPENING; STORE AT 59 DEGREES - 86 DEGREES F (15 DEGREES-30 DEGREES C); FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY; FOR THE TEMPORARY RELIEF OF BURNING, IRRITATION, AND DISCOMFORT DUE TO DRYNESS OF THE EYE OR EXPOSURE TO WIND OR SUN.; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: CARBOXYMETHYCELLULOSE SODIUM, 5%, 15 ML IN ONE BOTTLE, DROPPER. 1 specification is 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.