The Die Casting Powder,dental, cataloged under National Stock Number 6520-01-186-8440, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6520 (Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Whip-Mix Corp. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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. Unit of issue: CN.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6520-01-186-8440 |
| Primary Part Number | 01791 |
| Item Name | Die Casting Powder,dental |
| FSC / FSG | 6520 / 65 — Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Whip-Mix Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Setting Time | 8 MINUTES NOMINAL |
| 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 | CN |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 01791 PRIMARY | Whip-Mix Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SUPER-DIE MODEL AND DIE MATERIAL | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Whip-Mix Corp |
NSN 6520-01-186-8440 is a Die Casting Powder,dental, manufactured by Whip-Mix Corp, classified under FSC 6520, Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6520-01-186-8440 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 01791 (Whip-Mix Corp).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4730-01-644-9120. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 01791: Special Features: VIVID YELLOW; MEDIUM SIZE CAN (4-1/2 LBS); GLAZED FINISH; EXPOSURE TO AIR (30 MIN); PERMITS CARVING INSTRUMENTS TO GLIDE OVER IT AND ALLOWS EASY REMOVAL OF WAX PATTERNS LBS; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: DIE CAST POWDER DENTAL VIVID YELLOW 4.5 LB LBS; Setting Time: 8 MINUTES NOMINAL. 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.