The Potassium Hydroxide Solution, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-237-5406, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 6 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: BT.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-237-5406 |
| Item Name | Potassium Hydroxide Solution |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Primary Container Content Quantity | 30.000 MILLILITERS |
| Primary Container Type | BOTTLE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | BT |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| B1010-43 | 5/9 Secondary reference Baxter Healthcare Corp Baxter Scientific Products Div Government Sales |
| B1010-43A | 5/9 Secondary reference Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. |
| B1010-43A | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| B1010-43A | 5/9 Secondary reference Baxter Healthcare Corp Baxter Micro Scan Div East |
| B1010-43 | 5/9 Secondary reference Cardinal Health 200, Llc |
| B1010-43 | 5/9 Secondary reference Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. |
NSN 6550-01-237-5406 is a Potassium Hydroxide Solution, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6550-01-237-5406: Primary Container Content Quantity: 30.000 MILLILITERS; Primary Container Type: BOTTLE; Special Features: FOR USE WITH AUTOSCAN-4 AND TOUCHSCAN SYSTEMS; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOL F/USE W/AUTOSCAN-4 & TOUCHSCAN SYS 30ML. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). 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.