The Peptone, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-576-8724, 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 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-576-8724 |
| Item Name | Peptone |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Derivation | BOVINE |
| Physical Form | LIQUID |
| Usage Design | CULTIVATION OF FASTIDIOUS PATHOGENIC MICROORGANISMS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 53286-500G | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Aldrich Chemical Co Inc Sub of Sigma Aldrich Corp |
NSN 6550-01-576-8724 is a Peptone, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6550-01-576-8724: Derivation: BOVINE; Physical Form: LIQUID; Special Features: COMPOSED OF BEEF HEART 5 G/L; CALF BRAINS 12.5 G/L; DISODIUM HYDROGEN PHOSPHATE 2.5 G/L; D(+)-GLUCOSE 2 G/L; PEPTONE 10 G/L; SODIUM CHLORIDE 5 G/L; PH OF 7.4; 500 GRAMS G; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BIOCHEMIKA, BRAIN HEART INFUSION BROTH. 3 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.