UNSPSC 12171613: Red ochre

A pigment made from naturally tinted clay. It has been used worldwide since prehistoric times. Chemically, it is hydrated iron (III). oxide.

UNSPSC 12171613 Red ochre is a Commodity code for a mineral pigment used in paints, coatings, and specialty finishes procured by state and local agencies. The code covers naturally occurring iron oxide pigments that provide rust-preventative and aesthetic properties in protective coatings for infrastructure, equipment, and facilities. State and local governments purchase red ochre primarily as a raw material input for maintenance and repair programs involving metal and concrete surfaces, highway marking systems, and protective equipment finishes. Issuing bodies include state departments of transportation, public works agencies, facilities maintenance divisions, and county highway departments that maintain transportation infrastructure and public buildings.

The source contains no recent state or local contract opportunities posted under this code as of 2026-07-20. Without posted solicitations, geographic concentration and recent buying patterns cannot be characterized. Practitioners should monitor state DOT and county highway authority procurement channels, cooperative purchasing agreements such as state-level paint and coatings contracts, and facilities maintenance RFQs where red ochre specifications appear as a material input rather than as a standalone line item. Inquiry with state-level paint and coating schedules or regional cooperative purchasing organizations may surface indirect opportunities where this commodity is bundled within broader coatings or finishing-materials contracts.