The Fuchsin-Basic Stain, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-733-7315, 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: BT.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-733-7315 |
| Primary Part Number | A12952.06 |
| Item Name | Fuchsin-Basic Stain |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, 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 | BT |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| A12952.06 PRIMARY | Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. (USA) |
| AAA1295206 | Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6550NCM252031 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
| 1694645 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6550-01-733-7315 is a Fuchsin-Basic Stain, manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc., classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-733-7315 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: A12952.06 (Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.), AAA1295206 (Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c.).
Key specifications for A12952.06: Special Features: BIOLOGICAL STAIN FOR DISTINGUISHING COLI AND AEROGENE BACTERIA; SOLUBLE IN WATER, ALCOHOL, DIETHYL ETHER, AND ACIDS PRACTICE; INSOLUBLE IN ETHER; MELELTING POINT: 268-270DEG C (DECOMPOSITION); 5G; NOT ADVISED FOR USE WITH FOOD, DRUGS, PESTICIDES, OR BIOCIDAL PRODUCTS; HANDLING: WEAR PPE/FACE PROTECTION, ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION, AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN/EYES/CLOTHING, AVOID INGESTION/INHALATION, AVOID DUST FORMATION; STORAGE: KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CCLOSED IN DRY/COOL/WELL-VENTILATED PLACE; INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, ACIDS, ACID CHLORIDES, ACID ANHYDRIDES, CHLOROFORMATES, BASES; HAZARD CATEGORY H302-H351, TOXIC IF SWALLOWED, SUSPECTED OF CAUSING CANCER; CAS: 632-99-55; MOLECULAR FORMULA, WEIGHT: C20H20CIN3, 337.85G/MOL G; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BASIC FUCHSIN STAIN, 5G G. 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.