NSN 6550-01-520-5868 · NIIN 015205868 · Part number 445685
Beckman Instruments Inc Spinco Div Sub of Smithkline Beckman Corp · FSC 6550 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets · FSG 65 — Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment · CAGE 07978
Government record, cited
NSN 6550-01-520-5868 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6550-01-520-5868. Manufacturer of record part number: 445685.
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FSC 6550 In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets · CAGE 07978 · 445685
Manufacturer of record: Beckman Instruments Inc Spinco Div Sub of Smithkline Beckman Corp
Identification
NSN: 6550-01-520-5868
NIIN: 015205868
FSC: 6550 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets
FSG: 65 — Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment
Primary part number: 445685
Manufacturer: Beckman Instruments Inc Spinco Div Sub of Smithkline Beckman Corp
General Description
The Reference Reagent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-520-5868, 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 Beckman Instruments Inc Spinco Div Sub of Smithkline Beckman Corp. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
6550-01-520-5868
Primary Part Number
445685
Item Name
Reference Reagent
FSC / FSG
6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets
Manufacturer
Beckman Instruments Inc Spinco Div Sub of Smithkline Beckman Corp
Status
ACTIVE
Color
BLUE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 6550-01-520-5868?
NSN 6550-01-520-5868 is a Reference Reagent, manufactured by Beckman Instruments Inc Spinco Div Sub of Smithkline Beckman Corp, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
What part numbers are listed for NSN 6550-01-520-5868?
NSN 6550-01-520-5868 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 445685 (Beckman Instruments Inc Spinco Div Sub of Smithkline Beckman Corp), 445685 (Beckman Coulter (uk) Ltd).
What are the specifications of 445685?
Key specifications for 445685: Color: BLUE; Special Features: VIAL 175.0 MILLIMETER; TRANSPARENT LIQUID; SLIGHT ALCOHOL ODOR; NONFLAMMABLE AQUEOUS SOLUTION; SKIN, EYE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITANT; AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MM. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 6550-01-520-5868 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.