The Mounting Medium,microscopy, cataloged under National Stock Number 6640-01-317-8518, 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1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6640-01-317-8518 |
| Item Name | Mounting Medium,microscopy |
| FSC / FSG | 6640 / 66 — Laboratory Equipment and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | WATER BASED MOUNTING MEDIA; NON HAZARDOUS; CLEAR; 20 ML PLASTIC BOTTLE WITH CAP; FOR PRESERVATION OF TISSUE SECTION STAINED BY IMMUNO-HISTOCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES AND ESPECIALLY FOR FLUORESCENT APPLICATIONS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| BM M01 | 5/9 Secondary reference Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c. |
| F90B077 | 5/1 Secondary reference Air Force Medical Logistics Office |
| 98-0389 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 90-2-28-67 VG | 5/1 Secondary reference Air Force Medical Logistics Office |
| M01 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Biomeda Corp |
NSN 6640-01-317-8518 is a Mounting Medium,microscopy, classified under FSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6640-01-317-8518: General Characteristics Item Description: WATER BASED MOUNTING MEDIA; NON HAZARDOUS; CLEAR; 20 ML PLASTIC BOTTLE WITH CAP; FOR PRESERVATION OF TISSUE SECTION STAINED BY IMMUNO-HISTOCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES AND ESPECIALLY FOR FLUORESCENT APPLICATIONS; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: MOUNTING MED MICROSCOPY NON HAZARDOUS CLEAR 20 ML PLAS BT W/CAP. 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.