UNSPSC 42152454: Dental pulp protectors

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is either a base or a liner applied beneath a permanent teeth restoration to provide mechanical, chemical and thermal protection to the underlying area. US FDA regulates Dental pulp protectors under 21 CFR 872.3250 and under FDA product code EJK. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 300640.

UNSPSC 42152454 Dental pulp protectors is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local solicitation activity, encompasses emergency medical services pharmaceuticals, supplies, and related equipment distribution rather than dental-specific products. The City of Tucson Fire Department's June 2026 RFP for BLS/ALS pharmaceuticals and supplies—including glucometers, oxygen delivery equipment, IV administration sets, airway management devices, suction equipment, medications, diagnostic equipment, and VendNovation vending machines with inventory management software—reveals that state and local governments procure this code to support emergency response capabilities. The scope includes both centralized delivery to fire resource management facilities and direct station delivery of controlled substances, with inventory management and smart-locker platforms to ensure rapid access to critical supplies. Contractors must hold Arizona State Board of Pharmacy licensure as wholesalers and comply with FDA, DEA, and Drug Supply Chain Security Act requirements, maintain a 95 percent fill rate with 48-hour delivery and emergency same-day capability, and ensure products carry expiration dates at least two years in the future.

The Tucson Fire Department procurement is the only recent state or local opportunity identified under this code, posted June 24, 2026, with a due date the same day. The City of Tucson is the active buyer, with evaluation weighted primarily on price, followed by method of approach and qualifications. The contract is federally funded through ARPA, HUD, and FTA grants and carries prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon, DBE participation, Buy America, and Section 3 labor requirements. A one-year initial term with City options to extend for up to four additional one-year periods applies, and contractor insurance requirements are substantial, including $1 million professional liability and $2 million cyber liability per claim.