UNSPSC 12171616: Prussian blue
Commodity
Code facts
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NIGP codes for 12171616
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| 18042 Dyes and Pigments |
Definition
A dark blue pigment used in paints and formerly in blueprints. Alternative names: preuischblau or berliner blau (German); berlin blue (English).
About UNSPSC 12171616
UNSPSC 12171616 Prussian blue is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of this inorganic pigment and chemical compound, used primarily in medical countermeasures, laboratory reagents, and specialized industrial applications. State and local governments purchase Prussian blue as an antidote for certain types of heavy-metal and radioactive-element poisoning, as a component in scientific testing and diagnostic kits, and as a raw material for research institutions and public health agencies. The code sees solicitation from state health departments, county emergency management offices, public health laboratories, and university-affiliated research institutions.
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Quick answers
What is UNSPSC 12171616?
UNSPSC 12171616 is Prussian blue, a commodity in UNSPSC 12000000, Chemicals including Bio Chemicals and Gas Materials.
Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 12171616?
UNSPSC 12171616 maps to 1 NIGP code, 18042 Dyes and Pigments.
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