UNSPSC 51191559: Mersalyl

This classification denotes a diuretic with the molecular formula C13H15HgNO5.Na.HO, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 5X1IO031V8, chemically known as mercury, 3-(alpha-carboxy-o-anisamido)-2-methoxypropyl hydroxy-, monosodium salt but generally known as mersalyl, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 10293. European Medicines Agency schedules Mersalyl in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB08779MIG. The term MERSALYL is an International Non-Proprietary Name.

UNSPSC 51191559 Mersalyl is a Commodity code that encompasses pharmaceutical and chemical products used in medical and municipal treatment applications. Based on recent state and local solicitations, the code captures a diverse mix of consumable supplies: parenteral nutrition and intravenous solutions delivered to correctional facilities; chemical treatment agents such as sodium bisulfite for water pollution control; and specialized valve components and repair services for wastewater treatment systems. State and local issuing bodies procuring under this code span correctional departments, municipal water and wastewater utilities, and county infrastructure agencies. These buyers are driven by compliance obligations—permit requirements for wastewater facilities, medically necessary healthcare in correctional settings, and water treatment regulations—which typically necessitate documented supplier qualifications, rapid delivery commitments, and proof of technical expertise rather than price-driven competition alone.

Recent activity spans Florida, Washington, and Connecticut. The Washington State Department of Corrections issued an RFQ for parenteral products, services, and equipment with responses due October 7, 2026, and anticipates selecting multiple contractors across three geographic regions serving eight facilities; the scope includes parenteral nutrition solutions with 24-hour delivery windows and a contract term running through June 30, 2030. Broward County, Florida posted a Request for Information on September 18, 2026 (due September 29, 2026) regarding DeZurik/APCO valves, parts, and repair services for wastewater compliance, seeking to determine whether sole-source designation to Controls Specialties, Inc. remains necessary or whether alternative suppliers can meet SCADA-compatible remote operation requirements. The City of Meriden, Connecticut solicited bids for sodium bisulfite chemical supply to its Water Pollution Control Facility under ITB B027-15 with a due date of July 29, 2026. All three opportunities feature compliance-driven specifications, proof-of-capability requirements including insurance and bonding, and fixed pricing obligations.