UNSPSC 51173231: Magnesium sulfate/potassium sulfate/sodium sulfate

This classification denotes a combination drug defined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in its (VA's) National Drug File (NDF), which falls under VA Drug Class GA202. This VA Drug Class (GA202) classifies this compound as belonging to the group HYPEROSMOTIC LAXATIVES.

UNSPSC 51173231 Magnesium sulfate/potassium sulfate/sodium sulfate is a Commodity code that shows no recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal chemical composition scope. The single recent opportunity tagged under this code—Collin County Community Supervision and Corrections Department's RFP 2026-327 for offender specimen collection and drug testing services—concerns laboratory testing methodology and staffing for criminal justice screening, not the procurement of magnesium sulfate, potassium sulfate, or sodium sulfate as materials or inputs. The opportunity calls for immunoassay screening with LC/MS/MS or GC/MS confirmation, oral fluid and hair testing alternatives, and operation of an Interactive Voice Response system for test notification, but contains no reference to sulfate compounds as line items or supply inputs.

This code mismatch suggests either a tagging error in the state or local procurement system or that sulfates may be incidental inputs to laboratory operations under this RFP rather than the primary procurement driver. Until additional opportunities emerge that directly solicit these specific sulfate compounds for state and local use—whether as de-icing agents, food additives, pharmaceutical inputs, or other industrial applications—this code warrants classification as quiet. Business development professionals should monitor future postings for evidence of actual demand under this Commodity code before allocating pursuit resources.