UNSPSC 51191606: Cupric chloride

This classification denotes an electrolyte replacement agent with the molecular formula 2CL.CU, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier P484053J2Y, chemically known as dichlorocopper but generally known as cupric chloride, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 24014. The term cupric chloride anhydrous is a Hazardous Substances Data Bank designation. As of Q4 2014, CUPRIC CHLORIDE remains the US FDA Preferred Term for this commodity. Cupric chloride bears US NLM identifiers UMLS ID C0056593 and NCI Concept Code C61692.

SMILES: Cl[Cu]Cl.

UNSPSC 51191606 Cupric chloride is a Commodity code that captures chemical products used in municipal water and wastewater treatment operations. Recent state and local opportunities show that governments procure specialty chemicals for process control, treatment compliance, and infrastructure maintenance — including water-pollution-control facilities, wastewater treatment plants, and correctional-facility healthcare systems. The solicitations reveal a mix of direct chemical supply (sodium bisulfite for municipal water treatment) and broader parenteral-product procurement that includes IV solutions and related medical supplies for state correctional facilities. Issuing bodies include city water departments, county utilities, and state corrections systems, each with distinct delivery, quality, and regulatory requirements. Work is typically solicited as RFQ, RFI, or formal bid, with fixed pricing commitments and performance or payment bonds often required.

Recent activity spans Florida, Washington, and Connecticut. Broward County, Florida issued an RFI on September 18, 2026 (due September 29) evaluating valve parts and repair services for wastewater operations, seeking to determine whether alternatives to an exclusive supplier exist and whether vendors can support SCADA-compatible equipment for sludge and digestion processes. The Washington State Department of Corrections posted an RFQQ on September 8, 2026 (due October 7) for parenteral products, services, and equipment to supply eight correctional facilities across three regions; the scope spans IV solutions, nutritional products, and controlled substances, with 24-hour delivery mandates and anticipated awards to up to three contractors per region through June 30, 2030. The City of Meriden, Connecticut solicited bids for sodium bisulfite chemical supply for its Water Pollution Control Facility under IFB B027-15 (due July 29, 2026). All three solicitations emphasize regulatory compliance, technical capability in specialized environments, and proven track records with municipal or state operations.