UNSPSC 12352136: Triethylene glycol

A liquid alcohol used chiefly as a solvent and in medicine as an air disinfectant. Also called TEG, or triglycol

UNSPSC 12352136 Triethylene glycol is a Commodity code that covers specialty chemicals for laboratory, water treatment, and forensic applications in state and local procurement. Recent opportunities show demand for triethylene glycol and related chemical consumables across water utilities, public health laboratories, and forensic agencies. The Texas A&M University Division of Finance Procurement Services issued ITB TAMU-ITB-26-5055 on June 26, 2026 for precipitant solutions (due July 15, 2026), while the City of Meriden issued ITB B026-55 on June 9, 2026 for water treatment chemicals including caustic soda, aluminum sulfate, sodium permanganate, and phosphate blends for the Department of Public Utilities (due June 25, 2026). The State of California issued RFB 26200957-1 on May 25, 2026 for brand-name Sigma-Aldrich and Cerilliant drug standards and laboratory reagents used in forensic and pharmaceutical testing (due June 2, 2026), while RFB-IS-26200615-1 on February 9, 2026 sought Shiga Toxin QuikChek diagnostic test kits (due February 24, 2026). Issuing bodies include universities, municipal water departments, state forensic and public health laboratories, and county sheriff's offices, with repeat procurement from the District of Columbia Department of Finance and Services (forensic and public health lab consumables through multiple spring 2026 RFTOPs and competitive bids). Harris County issued ITB 250415 on May 15, 2026 for crime scene and forensic supplies including sharps containers, evidence tubes, and various chemicals for the Sheriff's Office (due June 8, 2026).

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, California, Connecticut, Florida, and the District of Columbia, with notable demand from state-level forensic laboratories and municipal water quality operations. Texas A&M, Harris County, and the City of Meriden represent active institutional buyers, while California's state laboratory procurement shows recurring demand for branded reagents and diagnostic materials. The City of Tampa's water treatment facility and City of Palm Bay both issued solicitations for laboratory testing services and water quality monitoring equipment in spring 2026. Contract terms typically run one year with renewal options, and pricing is bid on a per-unit basis (per pound, per gallon, or per analysis). Water-treatment-specific chemicals must often meet NSF certification and AWWA standards, with some procurements enforcing Build America Buy America Act compliance or requiring U.S. manufacturing for specified items.