The Test Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 6640-01-307-8003, 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. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 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 | 6640-01-307-8003 |
| Primary Part Number | 9800-18 |
| Item Name | Test Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 6640 / 66 — Laboratory Equipment and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Corning Glass Works |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Style Designator | BEADED RIM ROUND BOTTOM |
| Tubing Outside Diameter | 18.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Capacity Rating | 27.000 MILLILITERS NOMINAL |
| Material | GLASS |
| Primary Container Unit Quantity | 72 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 9800-18 PRIMARY | Corning Glass Works (USA) |
NSN 6640-01-307-8003 is a Test Tube, manufactured by Corning Glass Works, classified under FSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6640-01-307-8003 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 9800-18 (Corning Glass Works).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5342-01-506-0017, 2530-01-598-9930. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 9800-18: Style Designator: BEADED RIM ROUND BOTTOM; Overall Length: 150.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Tubing Outside Diameter: 18.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Capacity Rating: 27.000 MILLILITERS NOMINAL. 5 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.