Laboratory Equipment and Supplies - Canada (CA)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 6640

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 6640

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 66 Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 66 Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

Items Managed by Canada (CA) - NCB is 20 or 21

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NATO Supply Class 6640 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 66, which is dedicated to Instruments And Laboratory Equipment.

NATO Supply Class 6640 specifically focuses on Laboratory Equipment And Supplies. This class includes a wide range of equipment and supplies that are commonly used in laboratory settings for various purposes such as testing, analysis, and research.

Some examples of items that fall under NATO Supply Class 6640 include:

1. Laboratory glassware: This includes beakers, test tubes, flasks, and other glass containers used for holding and measuring liquids or conducting experiments.

2. Laboratory chemicals: This includes various chemicals used for experiments, testing, and analysis. Examples include reagents, solvents, acids, and bases.

3. Laboratory instruments: This includes a wide range of instruments used for measuring, analyzing, and monitoring various parameters. Examples include pH meters, spectrophotometers, balances, and centrifuges.

4. Laboratory consumables: This includes disposable items used in laboratories, such as gloves, pipettes, syringes, and filters.

5. Laboratory safety equipment: This includes items used to ensure the safety of personnel working in laboratories, such as safety goggles, lab coats, and fume hoods.

It's important to note that NATO Supply Class 6640 is just one classification within the broader NATO Supply Group 66. This group encompasses a wide range of instruments and equipment used in laboratory settings, including both specialized and general-purpose items.

By categorizing laboratory equipment and supplies into specific supply classes, NATO aims to facilitate procurement and standardization across member nations, ensuring interoperability and efficient logistics support.