UNSPSC 51171515: Aluminum carbonate

This classification denotes an antacid with the molecular formula 3CO3.2Al, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 1GA689N629, chemically known as carbonic acid, aluminum salt (3:2) but generally known as aluminum carbonate, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 16205141. As of Q4 2014, ALUMINUM CARBONATE remains the US FDA Preferred Term for this commodity. SMILES: C(=O)([O-])[O-].C(=O)([O-])[O-].C(=O)([O-])[O-].[Al+3].[Al+3].

UNSPSC 51171515 Aluminum carbonate is a Commodity code that shows no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The sole posted opportunity under this code — Collin County Community Supervision and Corrections Department RFP 2026-327 for offender specimen collection and drug testing services — does not involve aluminum carbonate or any chemical commodity aligned with the code's scope. The solicitation covers collection-site staffing, laboratory testing (immunoassay screening with LC/MS/MS or GC/MS confirmation), and alternative testing methodologies for controlled-substance detection, with no material procurement of chemical inputs. This mismatch suggests the opportunity was tagged with an incorrect UNSPSC code by the issuing body or data source.

No representative procurement activity for aluminum carbonate under this code can be characterized from available recent solicitations. Business development professionals should verify current demand signals through direct engagement with state purchasing offices, county procurement departments, and material-science-dependent agencies before investing in pursuit strategy under this code.