UNSPSC 12000000: Chemicals including Bio Chemicals and Gas Materials
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Code facts
UNSPSC codes and definitions come from the UN Development Programme (managed by GS1 US), and state and local contract opportunities from the governments' procurement sites.
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Opportunities by state
| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 3 | 23 |
| 2 | Florida | 5 | 19 |
| 3 | California | 0 | 8 |
| 4 | Utah | 2 | 7 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 0 | 7 |
| 6 | Connecticut | 0 | 6 |
| 7 | Mississippi | 0 | 6 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 1 | 5 |
| 9 | Oregon | 1 | 5 |
| 10 | Arizona | 1 | 4 |
| 11 | Georgia | 0 | 4 |
| 12 | Illinois | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Maryland | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | Michigan | 0 | 2 |
| 15 | New Mexico | 0 | 2 |
| 16 | New Jersey | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | South Dakota | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Missouri | 0 | 1 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 0 | 1 |
| 20 | New York | 0 | 1 |
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Codes under 12000000
NIGP codes for 12000000
Definition
This segment includes inorganic and organic chemicals and compounds in solid, liquid or gaseous form used in an industrial or manufacturing process
About UNSPSC 12000000
UNSPSC 12000000 Chemicals including Bio Chemicals and Gas Materials is a Segment code covering water treatment chemicals, wastewater facility polymers, pool chemicals, and ice melt products that state and local governments procure for municipal operations. State and local issuers—primarily water and wastewater authorities, municipalities, transit agencies, and county governments—solicit these materials through sealed competitive bids and requests for quotation, often on an annual or multi-year basis. The scope reflects routine operational procurement: municipal water districts bid liquid ferric sulfate, aluminum chlorohydrate, and liquid cationic polymers for drinking water treatment; wastewater treatment facilities source sodium hypochlorite, caustic soda, ferric chloride, liquid calcium nitrate, and polymer conditioning agents for biosolids dewatering; county parks and school districts procure pool treatment chemicals including calcium hypochlorite, sodium bisulfate, and cyanuric acid; and state agencies and municipalities purchase bagged and liquid ice melt products for winter road maintenance. Many solicitations include strict chemical specifications (ANSI/NSF standards, AWWA compliance), mandatory insurance and bonding, delivery windows, Material Safety Data Sheet requirements, and technical reference documentation from prior customers.
Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Connecticut, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Utah. Representative recent bids include the North Texas Municipal Water District's sealed bid for liquid ferric sulfate (due August 6, 2026) and aluminum chlorohydrate (due July 29, 2026); the Metropolitan District (Connecticut) seeking design and fabrication of fiberglass reinforced plastic tanks for sodium hypochlorite and sodium hydroxide storage (due August 18, 2026); Charles County Government (Maryland) requesting sealed quotes for nine water and wastewater treatment chemicals including ferric chloride, liquid aluminum sulfate, and sodium hypochlorite in multiple concentrations (due June 3, 2026); and Milwaukee County issuing bids for nine pool chemical line items with estimated annual value of $311,892.80 (due May 25, 2026). Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurements appear in Maryland Environmental Service solicitations for polymer and sodium hypochlorite delivery, restricting awards to certified small businesses. Several Connecticut municipalities (Groton, Meriden, Shelton) and the City of Stamford issue recurring bids for sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, potassium permanganate, and liquid calcium nitrate. Most bids require electronic submission through dedicated platforms (ProcureWare, Bonfire, OpenGov), firm pricing for one year, and delivery within 48 to 72 hours of order placement.
Quick answers
What is UNSPSC 12000000?
UNSPSC 12000000 is Chemicals including Bio Chemicals and Gas Materials, a segment of the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code.
What codes are under UNSPSC 12000000?
UNSPSC 12000000 has 8 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages, including 12130000 Explosive materials, 12140000 Elements and gases and 12160000 Additives.
Which states post the most state and local bids under UNSPSC 12000000?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under UNSPSC 12000000 posted in the last 90 days are Texas (23), Florida (19) and California (8).
Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 12000000?
UNSPSC 12000000 maps to 1 NIGP code, 180 Chemical Raw Materials (In Large Quantities Primarily for Manufacturing Janitorial and Laundry Products).
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under UNSPSC 12000000?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under UNSPSC 12000000 is Supply of pH Stabilized Virgin Granular Activated Carbon and Field Services from Massachusetts, posted October 13, 2026.
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