UNSPSC 12171620: Chrome yellow
Commodity
Code facts
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12000000
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12170000
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12170000
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12000000
- NIGP codes
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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.
NIGP codes for 12171620
| NIGP code |
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| 18042 Dyes and Pigments |
Definition
A natural yellow pigment made of lead chromate (PbCrO4). Because it tends to oxidize and darken on exposure to air over time, and contains lead, it has been largely replaced by Cadmium Yellow.
About UNSPSC 12171620
UNSPSC 12171620 Chrome yellow, a Commodity code, names a specific inorganic pigment used in paints, coatings, inks, and industrial finishes. State and local governments procure chrome yellow primarily through paint and coating supply contracts for infrastructure maintenance, vehicle fleet painting, and facility preservation work. The pigment appears in specification-driven solicitations where color consistency and durability standards drive the buy — typically as a line item within larger paint or coating contracts rather than as a standalone commodity purchase.
The source provided contains no recent state and local contract opportunities under this code. Without posted solicitations or issuing-body records, the current market activity, geographic concentration, and near-term procurement intent cannot be characterized from available data.
Quick answers
What is UNSPSC 12171620?
UNSPSC 12171620 is Chrome yellow, a commodity in UNSPSC 12000000, Chemicals including Bio Chemicals and Gas Materials.
Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 12171620?
UNSPSC 12171620 maps to 1 NIGP code, 18042 Dyes and Pigments.
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