The Formaldehyde Solution, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-585-7925, 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 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 6550-01-585-7925 |
| Item Name | Formaldehyde Solution |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Solute Designation | FORMALDEHYDE |
| Level of Dermal Irritation Potential | STRONG |
| Supplementary Features | FORM-LIQUID CLEAR;FLASH POINT 64DEG C-CLOSED CUP;IGNITION TEMP 300DEG C;VAPOUR PRESSURE 69 HPA AT 37DEG C;DENSITY -(AIR = 1.0);HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS FORMED UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS-CARBON OXIDES DEGC |
| Medical Designation and Grade | ANALYZED REAGENT |
| Hazardous Substances | FORMALDEHYDE |
| Formulation Designation | SIGMA SPECIAL |
| Color | COLORLESS |
| Environmental Attribute Code | REVIEWED - DOES NOT MEET SOME ENAC CRITERIA |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| F8775-4X25ML | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Sigma-Aldrich Corporation |
NSN 6550-01-585-7925 is a Formaldehyde Solution, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6550-01-585-7925: Solute Designation: FORMALDEHYDE; Level of Dermal Irritation Potential: STRONG; Supplementary Features: FORM-LIQUID CLEAR;FLASH POINT 64DEG C-CLOSED CUP;IGNITION TEMP 300DEG C;VAPOUR PRESSURE 69 HPA AT 37DEG C;DENSITY -(AIR = 1.0);HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS FORMED UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS-CARBON OXIDES DEGC; Medical Designation and Grade: ANALYZED REAGENT. 8 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.