The Coliform Count Plat, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-473-9769, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is 3m Company Div Health Care Business. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-473-9769 |
| Primary Part Number | 6404 |
| Item Name | Coliform Count Plat |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | 3m Company Div Health Care Business |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
NSN 6550-01-473-9769 is a Coliform Count Plat, manufactured by 3m Company Div Health Care Business, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-473-9769 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 6404 (3m Company Div Health Care Business), 710-3404 (Vwr International).
Key specifications for 6404: Special Features: COLIFORM COUNT PLATE; 3M PETRIFILM E. COLI/COLIFORM COUNT PLATES ARE DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY COLIFORMS, RESULTS IN 24 TO 48 HOURS; ELIMINATES NEED FOR CONFIRMATION OF PRESUMPTIVE COLONIES, INCREASES LAB EFFICIENCY AND REDUCES OVERALL COSTS; READY MADE CULTURE MEDIUM SYSTEM WHICH CONTAINS VIOLET RED BILE NUTRIENTS; A COLD WATER SOLUBLE GELLING AGENT, AND INDICATOR OF GLUCURONIDASE ACTIVITY AND A TETRAZOLIUM INDICATOR THAT FACILITATES COLONY ENUMERATION. PETRIFILM EC PLATES ARE USEFUL IN ENUMERATION OF E COLI AND COLIFORM BACTERIA IN THE FOOD AND DAIRY INDUSTRIES AND ARE DECONTAMINATED THOUGH NOT STERILIZED; MUST BE REFRIGERATED; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: E COLI COLIFORM COUNT 3M PETRIFILM 50S. 0 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.