The Comb,lice and Nit, cataloged under National Stock Number 8530-01-253-8131, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8530 (Personal Toiletry Articles) of the Toiletries group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 8530-01-253-8131 |
| Item Name | Comb,lice and Nit |
| FSC / FSG | 8530 / 85 — Personal Toiletry Articles |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Unit of Issue Cube | 0.100 CUBIC FEET |
| Exterior Container Weight | 6.00 POUNDS LBS |
| General Characteristics Item Description | METAL OR PLASTIC AND METAL; DURABLE HANDLE (OPTIONAL) W/BEVELED TEETH TO LOOSEN EGGS CLOSE TO SCALP; 95 PCT EFFECTIVE IN REMOVING HATCHED AND UNHATCHED LICE EGGS; WILL NOT SCRATCH SCALP OR CUT HAIR; MAY BE BOILED; FOR TOPICAL PEDICULICIDES,ORDER 6505-01-147-9451 AND 6505-01-186-8437 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| LGA-80 INNOMED | 5/9 Secondary reference Innomed Inc |
| MEDI-COMB | 5/9 Secondary reference Health Enterprises Inc |
| MC-12 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Health Enterprises Inc |
NSN 8530-01-253-8131 is a Comb,lice and Nit, classified under FSC 8530, Personal Toiletry Articles. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5965-01-516-9960. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8530-01-253-8131: Unit of Issue Cube: 0.100 CUBIC FEET; Exterior Container Weight: 6.00 POUNDS LBS; General Characteristics Item Description: METAL OR PLASTIC AND METAL; DURABLE HANDLE (OPTIONAL) W/BEVELED TEETH TO LOOSEN EGGS CLOSE TO SCALP; 95 PCT EFFECTIVE IN REMOVING HATCHED AND UNHATCHED LICE EGGS; WILL NOT SCRATCH SCALP OR CUT HAIR; MAY BE BOILED; FOR TOPICAL PEDICULICIDES,ORDER 6505-01-147-9451 AND 6505-01-186-8437; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: COMB LICE AND NIT METAL OR PLASTIC AND METAL MAY BE BOILED 12S. 3 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). 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.