UNSPSC 41113324: Paint concealment force tester

A tester that is designed to measure or test the hiding power of resin or paint. The hiding power is generally the capability to conceal the top coating paint or pigment, print ink, or resin applied just prior to the application.

UNSPSC 41113324 Paint concealment force tester is a Commodity code for specialized analytical and diagnostic equipment, but the recent state and local opportunities posted under it diverge significantly from the code's nominal scope. The most recent solicitations name hypochlorous acid generators, handheld mass spectrometers, X-ray fluorescence spectrometers, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers — none of which align with paint testing or concealment measurement. State and local agencies posting under this code are actually procuring laboratory analytical instrumentation, disinfectant-production systems, and detection equipment for public health, environmental analysis, and law enforcement purposes. Issuing bodies include county commissions (Escambia County), city governments (Philadelphia across multiple departments including Water and Police), and state agencies (Texas). The work being solicited spans equipment purchase with installation and commissioning, repair and maintenance of existing instruments, and ongoing hardware and software support.

Recent opportunities are concentrated in Texas and Florida, with significant activity from Philadelphia. Escambia County Board of County Commissioners posted solicitation PD2526083 on August 11, 2026 (RFP due same date) for a hypochlorous acid generator system including delivery, installation, testing, personnel training, and ongoing maintenance across county facilities. The City of Philadelphia Police Department posted sealed-bid solicitation B2627421 on July 20, 2026 (bids due August 12, 2026) for MX908 handheld mass spectrometers with five-year warranty, accessories, training, and a requirements contract structure with a twelve-month initial term and options to renew up to four additional one-year periods; a 10% local bidding preference applies to certified Local Business Entities. Philadelphia Water Department posted micro-purchase solicitation B2727377 on June 23, 2026 (quotes due June 29, 2026) for sole-source repair of a Rigaku NEX DE X-ray Fluorescence spectrometer, with estimated cost of $11,040. The State of Texas posted ITB-00022 on June 11, 2026 (bids due same date) for a Bruker TITAN 800 NMR spectrometer system with associated equipment and installation services. The code's recent activity shows a mismatch between its nominal scope and actual procurement patterns; misclassification should be verified against these issuing bodies' UNSPSC coding practices before committing resources to pursuits.