UNSPSC 41113052: Chalking tester

A tester that measures the chalking phenomenon that drops the pigment or paint powder when the dried surface is rubbed after painting or printing.

UNSPSC 41113052 Chalking tester (Commodity) does not align with recent state and local procurement activity in the dataset. The code nominally refers to surface-testing instruments for concrete and masonry, but the recent opportunities posted under this code procure optical surface profilometers, airfield photometric testing systems, drug discovery software suites, electrical meter test boards, high-voltage capacitance measurement modules, process instrumentation, water-quality analyzers, atmospheric hazard sensors, laboratory equipment repair, nanoindenter systems, brake testers, phlebotomy services, spectrophotometers, transformer oil analysis services, and landscape architectural design — none of which fall within the scope of chalking testers or concrete-surface durability assessment. This represents a systematic mismatch between the code's stated commodity and the actual goods and services being solicited. The dataset shows active procurement across Florida, Texas, Colorado, Oregon, and other states by education institutions (Valencia College, Jackson State University, Texas State University, Texas A&M University System), municipal utility and water authorities (City of Ocala Electric Utility, Kissimmee Utility Authority, Lee County Port Authority, City of Tampa, City of Phoenix, Lubbock Power & Light), health and human services agencies (Texas Department of State Health Services), and county governments (Collier County, Marion County, Harris County), but none of these opportunities relate to chalking testers or concrete surface condition assessment. The code shows little relevant recent activity and should not be pursued based on current market signals.