FSC: 6520 — Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
FSG: 65 — Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment
General Description
The Holder,amalgam Capsule,dental, cataloged under National Stock Number 6520-00-889-6565, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6520 (Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
6520-00-889-6565
Item Name
Holder,amalgam Capsule,dental
FSC / FSG
6520 / 65 — Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
Status
ACTIVE
Receptacle Quantity
15
Receptacle Diameter
0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Receptacle Depth
0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material
PLASTIC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
MILH36817
2/2Government specification standardization
U.S. Government activity
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 6520 — Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
6520-00-000-0064
BUR,DENTAL,EXCAVATING
6520-00-000-0071
EXCAVATOR,DENTAL
6520-00-000-0158
LIGHT SET,DENTAL OPERATING,FIELD
6520-00-005-7322
6520-00-005-7322 · Item name not on file
6520-00-006-1533
6520-00-006-1533 · Item name not on file
6520-00-009-1818
6520-00-009-1818 · Item name not on file
6520-00-009-1823
6520-00-009-1823 · Item name not on file
6520-00-009-1825
6520-00-009-1825 · Item name not on file
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 6520-00-889-6565?
NSN 6520-00-889-6565 is a Holder,amalgam Capsule,dental, classified under FSC 6520, Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 6520-00-889-6565?
Key specifications for 6520-00-889-6565: Overall Height: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Receptacle Quantity: 15; Receptacle Diameter: 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 3.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 4 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 6520-00-889-6565 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.