UNSPSC 12352138: Methyl ethyl ketone

An organic compound with the formula CH3C(O)CH2CH3. This colorless liquid ketone has a sharp, sweet odor reminiscent of butterscotch and acetone. It is produced industrially on a large scale, and also occurs in trace amounts in nature. It is soluble in water and is commonly used as an industrial solvent. In this form it is used in processes involving gums, resins, cellulose acetate and nitrocellulose coatings and in vinyl films.

For this reason it finds use in the manufacture of plastics, textiles, in the production of paraffin wax, and in household products such as lacquer, varnishes, paint remover, a denaturing agent for denatured alcohol, glues, and as a cleaning agent.

UNSPSC 12352138 Methyl ethyl ketone, a Commodity code, shows recent state and local activity concentrated on first-aid and healthcare supply procurement rather than purchases of the chemical itself. The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida and the School Board of Marion County, Florida have recently solicited term contracts for medical consumables including exam gloves, gauze products, bandages, hand sanitizers, and sharps containers delivered to central warehouses on an as-needed basis. State and local school districts are the primary issuing bodies under this code's recent activity, purchasing standardized medical and first-aid supplies in bulk for distribution to facilities across their operations.

Recent opportunities include Pinellas County's ITB 25-CR-069 for first-aid supplies with an estimated annual usage of approximately $130,000 and a contract term from February 11, 2026 to February 10, 2027, with bid submissions due November 20, 2025, and Marion County's ten-month term contract (Solicitation 4156MF) running from March 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with bids due January 14, 2026. Both solicitations require firm pricing throughout the contract period, product samples for alternate brands, delivery to specified central warehouse locations, and compliance with Florida bidding preferences and certifications. The two recent solicitations both originate in Florida school districts, limiting the geographic spread visible in the current opportunity set.