The Microtome-Cryostat, cataloged under National Stock Number 6640-01-641-0165, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6640-01-641-0165 |
| Item Name | Microtome-Cryostat |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MIC2H5 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Department of the Army U S Army Medical Material Agency Mcmr-Mmo-Sa |
| 6640NCM141365 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
| 1217152 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6640-01-641-0165 is a Microtome-Cryostat, classified under FSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6640-01-641-0165: Special Features: INTENDED FOR USE IN PREPARING LARGE OR SMALL, THIN, UNWRINKLED SECTIONS OF SINGLE OR MULTIPLE PIECES OF FRESH FROZEN TISSUE IN MILITARY SURGICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORIES; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: MICROTOME CRYOSTAT DEVICE CODE 15157. 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.