The Tube,centrifuge, cataloged under National Stock Number 6640-01-734-9256, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Research Products International Corp. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 6640-01-734-9256 |
| Primary Part Number | 145508 |
| Item Name | Tube,centrifuge |
| FSC / FSG | 6640 / 66 — Laboratory Equipment and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Research Products International Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Features Provided | AUTOCLAVABLE |
| Color | AMBER |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 145508 PRIMARY | Research Products International Corp (USA) |
| 501978696 | Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6640NCM252046 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
| GRADUATED MICRO-CENTRIFUGE TUB | 5/1 Secondary reference Research Products International Corp |
| 1706650 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6640-01-734-9256 is a Tube,centrifuge, manufactured by Research Products International Corp, classified under FSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6640-01-734-9256 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 145508 (Research Products International Corp), 501978696 (Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c.).
Key specifications for 145508: Features Provided: AUTOCLAVABLE; Color: AMBER; Special Features: AMBER-COLORED MICROCENTRIFUGE TUBES ARE DESIGNED TO BLOCK LIGHT TRANSMISSION TO PROTECT FLUORESCENT AND OTHER LIGHT-SENSITIVE SAMPLES. THE TUBES ARE RATED TO WITHSTAND CENTRIFUGATION UP TO 20,000 X G AND ARE TESTED UP TO 17,000 X G. FEATURES INCLUDE MOLDED EXTERNAL GRADUATIONS AND FROSTED SURFACES FOR MARKING. THE HINGED LID INCLUDES A SOFT PIERCING POINT FOR NEEDLE INSERTION. THE TUBES ARE CONSTRUCTED FROM CHEMICAL-RESISTANT AND AUTOCLAVABLE POLYPROPYLLENE. THE TEMPERATURE RANGE IS -80 C TO +121 C. THESE TUBES ARE CERTIFIED FREE OF DETECTABLE RNASE, DNASE, DNA, AND PCR INHIBITORS, AND TESTED PYROGEN-FREE.; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: GRADUATED MICRO-CENTRIFUGE TUBES, 500UL, AMBER, 100 PER CASE. 3 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.