The Culture Medium,plate Count Agar, cataloged under National Stock Number 6640-01-460-2989, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6640-01-460-2989 |
| Item Name | Culture Medium,plate Count Agar |
| FSC / FSG | 6640 / 66 — Laboratory Equipment and Supplies |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 98-0896 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 24067-20 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6640-01-460-2989 is a Culture Medium,plate Count Agar, classified under FSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6640-01-460-2989: Special Features: MEDIA FOR HETEROTROPHIC PLATE COUNT (HPC) TECHNIQUES; A SCREW TOP VIAL WITH PREPARED PLATE COUNT AGAR USED TO DETERMINE PRESENCE OF HETEROTROPHIC BACTERIA IN WATER/WASTE WATER AND DAIRY PRODUCTS; 2 TESTS PER TUBE; 20 PER PKG; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: CULTURE MEDIUM PLATE COUNT AGAR F/HETEROTROPHIC PLATE COUNT 20S. 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.