The Box,sample,laboratory, cataloged under National Stock Number 6640-01-083-3740, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6640-01-083-3740 |
| Item Name | Box,sample,laboratory |
| FSC / FSG | 6640 / 66 — Laboratory Equipment and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Overall Diameter | 2.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shape | ROUND |
| Disposition After Initial Use | REUSABLE |
| Material | TIN |
| Closure Method | FRICTION FIT COVER |
| Primary Container Unit Quantity | 12 |
| Total Primary Container Quantity | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| LT30 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6640-01-083-3740 is a Box,sample,laboratory, classified under FSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6515-01-504-5130, 6730-01-541-0462. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6640-01-083-3740: Overall Height: 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Diameter: 2.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shape: ROUND; Disposition After Initial Use: REUSABLE. 7 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.