The Generator,gas Envelope, cataloged under National Stock Number 6640-01-548-8661, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6640-01-548-8661 |
| Primary Part Number | 260684 |
| Item Name | Generator,gas Envelope |
| FSC / FSG | 6640 / 66 — Laboratory Equipment and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| B260684 | Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c. (USA) |
| 260684 PRIMARY | Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| GASPACK EZ | 5/9 Secondary reference Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div |
| 2515 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6640-01-548-8661 is a Generator,gas Envelope, manufactured by Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co, classified under FSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6640-01-548-8661 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: B260684 (Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c.), 260684 (Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6640-01-728-9557. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 260684: Special Features: FOR THE CULTIVATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE REQUIRING ORGANISMS; PRODUCES AN ATMOSPHERE WITH GREATER THAT 3% CARBON DIOXIDE; SUITABLE FOR CULTURE OF NEISSERIA SPECIES INCLUDING GONORRHOEAE; STORE AT 2-25 DEGREES C, IN A DRY ENVIRONMENT; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: GAS GENERATOR ENVELOP CO2 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.