The Phosphate Buffered Saline, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-542-1972, 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 Sigma-Aldrich, Inc. Dba Sigma-Aldrich Sales, Inc. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-542-1972 |
| Primary Part Number | 08057-100TAB-F |
| Item Name | Phosphate Buffered Saline |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | Sigma-Aldrich, Inc. Dba Sigma-Aldrich Sales, Inc |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 08057-100TAB-F PRIMARY | Sigma-Aldrich, Inc. Dba Sigma-Aldrich Sales, Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 08057-100TAB-F | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Sigma-Aldrich Corporation |
| 06-0538 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6505NCM060483 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
| PBS-T | 5/9 Secondary reference Sigma-Aldrich Corporation |
NSN 6550-01-542-1972 is a Phosphate Buffered Saline, manufactured by Sigma-Aldrich, Inc. Dba Sigma-Aldrich Sales, Inc, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-542-1972 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 08057-100TAB-F (Sigma-Aldrich, Inc. Dba Sigma-Aldrich Sales, Inc).
Key specifications for 08057-100TAB-F: Special Features: PHOSPHATE BUFFERED SALINE TABLETS WITH TWEEN; PH 7.4; 100 TABLETS; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: PHOSPHATE BUFFERED SALINE TABS W/TWEEN PH7.4 PBS-T 100S. 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.