UNSPSC 12352135: Propylene glycol

A liquid alcohol used as a solvent in antifreeze and in the food, plastics, and perfume industries. Also called 1,2-propanediol or propane-1,2-diol.

UNSPSC 12352135 Propylene glycol, a Commodity code, covers heating and cooling system fluid inventory and laboratory-grade chemical reagents purchased by state departments, universities, cities, and school districts. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show propylene glycol acquisitions for HVAC system maintenance, water treatment support chemicals, forensic and laboratory consumables, and related chemical supplies. The issuing bodies include university procurement offices (Texas A&M University Division of Finance), municipal utilities (City of Meriden Department of Public Utilities), school districts (Buffalo Public Schools), and state departments (District of Columbia Department of Finance and Services, State of California). Work solicited ranges from bulk tanker deliveries of inhibited propylene glycol to smaller quantities of laboratory-grade reagents and consumables that support water quality testing, forensic analysis, and facility operations.

Recent opportunities span Texas, Connecticut, New York, California, and the District of Columbia. Buffalo Public Schools issued RFB 26-0626-080 on May 11, 2026 (due May 27, 2026) for 40% Inhibited Propylene Glycol (Intercool NFP-40) via tanker truck delivery to three district buildings plus four 275-gallon plastic totes, with award on a lowest-price basis and pricing valid for one year; the City of Meriden issued ITB B026-55 on June 9, 2026 (due June 25, 2026) for water treatment chemicals including caustic soda, aluminum sulfate, and sodium permanganate under NSF and AWWA standards with Build America Buy America Act compliance for certain items, one-year contract term with renewal options, and Connecticut vendor preference as a tiebreaker; and Texas A&M University Division of Finance posted ITB TAMU-ITB-26-5055 on June 26, 2026 (due July 15, 2026) for precipitant solutions with electronic submission through AggieBid. The code shows active procurement across multiple state and local jurisdictions with recurring demand for chemical supplies supporting utility operations, facility maintenance, and laboratory functions.