UNSPSC 12161604: Cracking catalysts
Commodity
Code facts
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UNSPSC codes come from the UN Development Programme (managed by GS1 US), and state and local contract opportunities from the governments' procurement sites.
NIGP codes for 12161604
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| 11514 Catalysts, Biochemical |
About UNSPSC 12161604
UNSPSC 12161604 Cracking catalysts, a Commodity code, covers catalytic materials used in petroleum refining and chemical processing to break down larger hydrocarbon molecules into smaller, more valuable products. State and local governments procure cracking catalysts primarily through their utility authorities, wastewater treatment facilities, and industrial operations that support refining or petrochemical infrastructure. The code captures purchases of zeolite-based catalysts, metal-oxide catalysts, and related formulations used in fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) units and hydrotreating processes at government-owned or government-contracted industrial facilities.
The source provides no recent state and local contract opportunities under UNSPSC 12161604. This code sees minimal activity in state and local procurement channels, reflecting the specialized and capital-intensive nature of petroleum refining and chemical processing — sectors where private industry and federal agencies dominate procurement rather than municipal or county governments.
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What is UNSPSC 12161604?
UNSPSC 12161604 is Cracking catalysts, a commodity in UNSPSC 12000000, Chemicals including Bio Chemicals and Gas Materials.
Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 12161604?
UNSPSC 12161604 maps to 1 NIGP code, 11514 Catalysts, Biochemical.
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