UNSPSC 51191566: Sodium acetate

This classification denotes an electrolyte replacement agent with the molecular formula C2H3O2.Na.3H2O, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 4550K0SC9B, chemically known as mercury acetate, hg (oac)2, compd. with 1,4-dihydroanthracene (1:1) but generally known as sodium acetate, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 176. European Medicines Agency schedules Sodium acetate in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB12576MIG.

UNSPSC 51191566 Sodium acetate (Commodity) covers chemical supply for municipal water treatment and environmental compliance operations, though recent state and local solicitations under this code show a broader mix of chemical and pharmaceutical products rather than sodium acetate specifically. State and local governments procure water-treatment chemicals, parenteral pharmaceutical supplies, valve components, and related equipment through this taxonomy. Issuing bodies include municipal water and wastewater utilities, state departments of corrections, and county government purchasing offices. The work is typically performance-based, with vendors required to demonstrate compliance certifications, delivery speed commitments, insurance coverage, and technical capability in specialized environments such as correctional-facility healthcare, wastewater treatment, or municipal water pollution control.

Recent activity spans Washington state, Florida, and Connecticut. The Washington State Department of Corrections issued an RFQQ on September 8, 2026 (due October 7, 2026) for parenteral products, services, and equipment to serve eight correctional facilities statewide, with fixed pricing through the initial two-year contract term and a 24-hour delivery requirement for specialized nutrition solutions. Broward County, Florida posted an RFI on September 18, 2026 (due September 29, 2026) for DeZurik/APCO valves, parts, and repair services for wastewater facilities to support SCADA-integrated remote operation and permit compliance. The City of Meriden, Connecticut solicited bids on August 14, 2026 (due July 29, 2026) for sodium bisulfite chemical supply for its Water Pollution Control Facility, requiring General Liability and Auto Liability coverage. State set-asides and preference programs are active under this code—Washington DOC's RFQ mandates documented minority-owned, women-owned, and small-business inclusion with formal subcontractor plans, while Connecticut and Florida maintain standard insurance and bonding requirements.