The Lens,ophthalmic,compound, cataloged under National Stock Number 6540-00-001-0232, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6540 (Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Dispensers Optical Service Corp. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, 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. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PR.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6540-00-001-0232 |
| Primary Part Number | LENS,P4.50XM0.25,8.5BC,71MM DIA |
| Item Name | Lens,ophthalmic,compound |
| FSC / FSG | 6540 / 65 — Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Dispensers Optical Service Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Base Curve Diopter | 8.50 PLUS NOMINAL |
| Supplementary Features | UNCUT |
| Style Designator | ROUND |
| Diameter | 71.0 MILLIMETERS MINIMUM MM |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | SPHEROCYLINDER COMPOUND |
| Sphere Curve Inside Diopter | 4.50 PLUS MAXIMUM |
| Light Transmission | UNTINTED |
| Material | PLASTIC SINGLE VISION |
| Cylinder Curve Inside Diopter | 0.25 MINUS MAXIMUM |
| Thickness | 1.6 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | PR |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| LENS,P4.50XM0.25,8.5BC,71MM DIA PRIMARY | Dispensers Optical Service Corp (USA) |
| P4.50 M0.25 | Essilor of America Inc Silor Optical Div (USA) |
NSN 6540-00-001-0232 is a Lens,ophthalmic,compound, manufactured by Dispensers Optical Service Corp, classified under FSC 6540, Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6540-00-001-0232 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: LENS,P4.50XM0.25,8.5BC,71MM DIA (Dispensers Optical Service Corp), P4.50 M0.25 (Essilor of America Inc Silor Optical Div).
Key specifications for LENS,P4.50XM0.25,8.5BC,71MM DIA: Base Curve Diopter: 8.50 PLUS NOMINAL; Supplementary Features: UNCUT; Style Designator: ROUND; Diameter: 71.0 MILLIMETERS MINIMUM MM. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). 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.