The Box,retainer, cataloged under National Stock Number 6520-01-289-7307, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6520 (Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6520-01-289-7307 |
| Item Name | Box,retainer |
| FSC / FSG | 6520 / 65 — Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | MOLDED; POLYPROPYLENE PLASTIC; HINGED AND LATCHABLE UPPER AND LOWER SECTIONS; VENTED HINGES PROVIDE ODOR-FREE RETAINERS; PACKAGE OF 20 EACH OF IVORY, YELLOW, RED, GREEN, AND BLUE; UNIT QTY 100 |
| 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 | PG |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 88-8-8-39 FR | 5/1 Secondary reference Air Force Medical Logistics Office |
| 450-010 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6520-01-289-7307 is a Box,retainer, classified under FSC 6520, Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4940-01-446-7533. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6520-01-289-7307: General Characteristics Item Description: MOLDED; POLYPROPYLENE PLASTIC; HINGED AND LATCHABLE UPPER AND LOWER SECTIONS; VENTED HINGES PROVIDE ODOR-FREE RETAINERS; PACKAGE OF 20 EACH OF IVORY, YELLOW, RED, GREEN, AND BLUE; UNIT QTY 100; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: RETAINER DENTAL HIGH-IMPACT POLYPROPYLENE MOLDED W/STAND 100S. 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.