The Chain,elastomeric,dental, cataloged under National Stock Number 6520-01-494-3980, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6520 (Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6520-01-494-3980 |
| Item Name | Chain,elastomeric,dental |
| FSC / FSG | 6520 / 65 — Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Specific Use | TO CREATE TRACTION FORCE FOR CONTROLLED TOOTH MOVEMENT |
| Color | CLEAR |
| Material | RUBBER LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| LDLCL | 3/9 Design control — primary reference G and II Wire Co |
NSN 6520-01-494-3980 is a Chain,elastomeric,dental, classified under FSC 6520, Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6520-01-506-8357. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6520-01-494-3980: Specific Use: TO CREATE TRACTION FORCE FOR CONTROLLED TOOTH MOVEMENT; Color: CLEAR; Special Features: ITEM AKA: LONG CLEAR ELASTOMERIC CHAIN, MATL: RESILIENT ELASTOMERIC POLYMER FILAMENT; Material: RUBBER LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 3 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.