The Microaerophilic System, cataloged under National Stock Number 6640-01-294-3300, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6640-01-294-3300 |
| Item Name | Microaerophilic System |
| FSC / FSG | 6640 / 66 — Laboratory Equipment and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | SEE-THROUGH POUCH; LIQUID ACTIVATING REAGENT INCLUDED; REAGENT REDUCES OXYGEN IN POUCH; HOLDS TWO PETRI DISHES; HEAT-FREE SEALING; SEALING BARS INCLUDED; SPECIMENS SAFE FROM AMBIENT OXYGEN FOR UP TO 72 HRS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 260656 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div |
| 60656 | 5/9 Secondary reference Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div |
| C/N 95-0253 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6640-01-294-3300 is a Microaerophilic System, classified under FSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6640-01-294-3300: General Characteristics Item Description: SEE-THROUGH POUCH; LIQUID ACTIVATING REAGENT INCLUDED; REAGENT REDUCES OXYGEN IN POUCH; HOLDS TWO PETRI DISHES; HEAT-FREE SEALING; SEALING BARS INCLUDED; SPECIMENS SAFE FROM AMBIENT OXYGEN FOR UP TO 72 HRS; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: MICROAEROPHILIC SYSTEM SEE-THROUGH POUCH W/LIQUID REAGENT 25S. 1 specification is 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.