The Homogenizer,mini-Bead, cataloged under National Stock Number 6640-01-497-4502, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Biospec Products Inc. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6640-01-497-4502 |
| Primary Part Number | 693 |
| Item Name | Homogenizer,mini-Bead |
| FSC / FSG | 6640 / 66 — Laboratory Equipment and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Biospec Products Inc |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 693 PRIMARY | Biospec Products Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6640NCM990130 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
| 02-0853 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MINI-BEADBEATER-8 | 5/1 Secondary reference Biospec Products Inc |
NSN 6640-01-497-4502 is a Homogenizer,mini-Bead, manufactured by Biospec Products Inc, classified under FSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6640-01-497-4502 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 693 (Biospec Products Inc).
Key specifications for 693: Special Features: MINI-BEAD-BEATER-8 VIOLENTLY AGITATES 1 TO 8 MICROCENTRIFUGE TUBES CONTAINING CELLS OR TISSUE SAMPLES AND MINUTE CERAMIC BEADS; NON-FOAMING, AEROSOL FREE METHOD PRESERVES ENZYMES, NUCLEIC ACIDS AND ORGANELLES; IDEAL FOR PAGE, POLYMERESE APPLICATIONS AND DIAGNOSIS USING ANTIBODY OR OLIGONUCLEOTIDE PROBES; CAPACITY: 1 TO 8 MICROCENTRIFUGE VIALS; 100-3200 RPM, VARIABLE SPEED; 0-5 MINUTE TIMER WITH AUTO RESET; 10 AMP, 115 VOLT, GROUNDED PLUG; 10 X 16 X 12 IN.; 27 LBS LBS; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: HOMOGENIZER MINI-BEAD BEATER 8 VIOLENTLY AGITATES 1-8 MICRO TU. 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.