The Thermometer,self-Indicating, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-513-9208, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6685-01-513-9208 |
| Item Name | Thermometer,self-Indicating |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Actuating Medium | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 13-201-463 | 5/9 Secondary reference Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c. |
| BB-100S | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Barnstead Thermolyne Corporation Dba Barnstead International Div Laboratory Equipment |
| 03-1861 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6685NCM031568 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
NSN 6685-01-513-9208 is a Thermometer,self-Indicating, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6685-01-632-5744. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6685-01-513-9208: Actuating Medium: ETHYLENE GLYCOL; Special Features: MOUNTED IN A SQUARE-SHAPED, SHATTER-PROOF PLASTIC BOTTLE WHICH IS FILLED WITH A LIQUID TO INSURE ACCURATE READINGS; RED SPIRIT FILLED; SAFETY COATED WIHT POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE; MAGNETS ATTACHED TO BOTTLE FOR WALL OR DOOR MOUNTING; RANGE DEGREES: -5 TO 20 C; LENGTH: 145MM, WITH TOTAL IMMERSION LENGTH; THIS IS A BOTTLE THERMOMETER USED FOR A BLOOD BANK REFRIGERATOR MM; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BOTTLE THERMOMETER EXACT-TEMP FOR BLOOD BANK REFRIGERATOR. 1 specification is 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.