The Tube,biological Culture Sampling, cataloged under National Stock Number 6640-01-187-6587, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Corning Glass Works. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6640-01-187-6587 |
| Primary Part Number | 9826-20 |
| Item Name | Tube,biological Culture Sampling |
| FSC / FSG | 6640 / 66 — Laboratory Equipment and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Corning Glass Works |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 9826-20 PRIMARY | Corning Glass Works (USA) |
NSN 6640-01-187-6587 is a Tube,biological Culture Sampling, manufactured by Corning Glass Works, classified under FSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6640-01-187-6587 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 9826-20 (Corning Glass Works).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5365-01-222-2400. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 9826-20: Special Features: CULTURE TUBE WITH SCREW CAP PLASTIC POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE; GLUED IN RUBBER LINER O.D.X L: 20 X 125MM, REUSABLE, BLACK THREAD 18-415 CAP, GLAS TUBE MM; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: CULTURE TUBE WITH CAP PLAS GLUED IN RUBBER LINER. 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.