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21173Culture Medium,mannitol Salt Aga

Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div · NSN 6550-01-243-5899 · FSC 6550 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6550-01-243-5899 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6550-01-243-5899. Primary manufacturer part number: 21173.
Features
  • Culture Medium,mannitol Salt Aga — FSC 6550
  • Primary Container Content Quantity: 14.0000 MILLILITERS
  • Total Primary Container Quantity: 20
  • Protective Storage Feature: REQUIRES REFRIGERATION STORAGE BETWEEN 2 TO 8 DEG CELSIUS
  • Physical Form: MASS
  • Primary Container Type: DISH, PETRI
  • 1 verified cross-reference
  • Primary manufacturer: Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Culture Medium,mannitol Salt Aga, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-243-5899, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6550 (No Item Name Available) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div. Government technical data includes 5 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6550-01-243-5899
Primary Part Number21173
Item NameCulture Medium,mannitol Salt Aga
FSC / FSG6550 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBecton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div
StatusACTIVE
Primary Container Content Quantity14.0000 MILLILITERS
Total Primary Container Quantity20
Protective Storage FeatureREQUIRES REFRIGERATION STORAGE BETWEEN 2 TO 8 DEG CELSIUS
Physical FormMASS
Primary Container TypeDISH, PETRI
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5950-00-324-0985989112-36B INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
21173 Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div (USA)
Related Parts
5950-00-324-0985INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
989112-36B
5905-00-666-1845INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,THERMAL
D754
5940-00-789-8407INTERCHANGEABLE
SPLICE,CONDUCTOR
21173-000
5330-00-841-6976INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
21173
2640-01-416-7158INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,PNEUMATIC TIRE
21-173
2815-01-624-3834INTERCHANGEABLE
PISTON,INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGIN
21-173

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6550-01-243-5899?

NSN 6550-01-243-5899 is a Culture Medium,mannitol Salt Aga, manufactured by Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div, classified under FSC 6550 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6550-01-243-5899?

NSN 6550-01-243-5899 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 21173 (Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div).

What NSN replaces 6550-01-243-5899?

There are 6 known substitutes for 6550-01-243-5899: 5950-00-324-0985, 5905-00-666-1845, 5940-00-789-8407 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 21173?

Key specifications for 21173: Special Features: 100X15 MM STYLE PLATES; Primary Container Content Quantity: 14.0000 MILLILITERS; Total Primary Container Quantity: 20; Protective Storage Feature: REQUIRES REFRIGERATION STORAGE BETWEEN 2 TO 8 DEG CELSIUS. 6 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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