UNSPSC 41102931: Paraffin dispenser

Electronic large volume capacity container that melts, maintains constant temperature and consistency, and dispenses liquidized histology paraffin into the tissue embedding cassette

UNSPSC 41102931 Paraffin dispenser is a Commodity code that encompasses laboratory equipment and supplies used in histology services, particularly paraffin dispensing devices employed in tissue embedding and specimen preparation workflows in medical and forensic laboratories. State and local governments procure paraffin dispensers as part of broader histology service contracts and laboratory infrastructure, though recent solicitation activity shows limited direct procurement of the dispenser itself — the sourced opportunities reflect demand for full histology services rather than equipment components in isolation. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code's general scope include state departments (Georgia Bureau of Investigation), county medical examiners' offices (Brevard County), and state procurement authorities (State of California), reflecting the concentration of histology work in forensic pathology and criminal investigation units rather than general municipal or school district operations.

Recent activity appears concentrated in the Southeast and California, with two Georgia Bureau of Investigation eRFQs for histology services posted in late April and mid-May 2026, Brevard County's RFQ for histology laboratory services (RFQ-72607, due April 7, 2026), and the State of California's RFB (Solicitation RFB-IS-26200981, due June 4, 2026). However, the recent opportunities record shows minimal direct procurement of paraffin dispensers — instead, they show demand for integrated histology services (tissue embedding, staining, slide preparation, and reporting) where paraffin handling is embedded within contracted laboratory operations. The Brevard County solicitation is the most concrete example, specifying tissue embedding, cutting, and staining services with four-day turnaround, CAP accreditation, and specialized stain capability, but it does not isolate paraffin dispenser procurement as a line item. Vendors offering paraffin dispensers may find more traction pursuing histology service contracts as equipment bundlers or through laboratory supply channels than through direct commodity solicitation under this code.