UNSPSC 51191509: Mannitol

This classification denotes an osmotic diuretic with the molecular formula C6H14O6, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 3OWL53L36A, chemically known as 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexanehexol but generally known as mannitol, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 453. European Medicines Agency schedules Mannitol in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB03087MIG. World Health Organization schedules mannitol in its Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classification.

UNSPSC 51191509 Mannitol is a Commodity code that in practice captures a broader range of chemical and pharmaceutical products used in state and local healthcare, wastewater treatment, and water quality applications. State and local solicitations under this code show demand for pharmaceutical-grade intravenous solutions and nutrition products, industrial chemical commodities for municipal water treatment, and valve components with associated maintenance and repair services for wastewater infrastructure. Issuing bodies include state departments of corrections, municipal water and wastewater utilities, and county purchasing offices. The code's breadth reflects state and local procurement's tendency to use broader UNSPSC classifications for chemical and biomedical product families rather than narrow commodity-specific codes.

Recent activity spans Florida, Washington State, and Connecticut. The Washington State Department of Corrections issued an RFQ for parenteral products, services, and equipment (responses due October 7, 2026) to supply intravenous nutrition solutions, IV solutions, and controlled substances to eight correctional facilities across three regions, with DOC anticipating selection of up to three contractors per region and an initial contract term running through June 30, 2030. The City of Meriden, Connecticut issued an IFB for sodium bisulfite chemical supply to its Water Pollution Control Facility (responses due July 29, 2026). Broward County, Florida posted an RFI on DeZurik/APCO valves and repair services (responses due September 29, 2026) to evaluate whether alternatives to the current sole-source provider exist for valve components critical to wastewater treatment compliance, with emphasis on SCADA-compatible actuators and preventive maintenance capability.