UNSPSC 51191701: Trometamol or tromethamine

This classification denotes an organic carcinogen with the molecular formula C4H11NO3, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 023C2WHX2V, chemically known as 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)methanamine but generally known as trometamol, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 6503. European Medicines Agency schedules Trometamol in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB11336MIG. The term TROMETAMOL is an International Non-Proprietary Name.

UNSPSC 51191701 Trometamol or tromethamine is a Commodity code covering pharmaceutical and chemical intermediates for pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical applications. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show demand for parenteral products, intravenous solutions, and chemical supplies for healthcare delivery and water treatment operations. The issuing bodies span correctional departments, municipal water utilities, and county public health infrastructure. Washington State Department of Corrections procures parenteral nutrition solutions and intravenous products for medically necessary healthcare to incarcerated individuals across eight correctional facilities. Municipal water utilities such as the City of Meriden source chemical supplies like sodium bisulfite for water pollution control facilities. County infrastructure bodies such as Broward County, Florida source specialized valve components and repair services for wastewater treatment systems requiring compliance with state-issued permits.

Activity appears concentrated in the Pacific Northwest and South Florida, with Washington State and Florida showing the most recent competitive solicitation volume. The Washington State Department of Corrections issued an RFQ (RFQQK13020) due October 7, 2026 for parenteral products, services, and equipment across eight facilities spanning three regions, with DOC anticipating multiple contract awards (up to three bidders per region) through June 30, 2030 and offering set-aside aspirational goals for small businesses (25%), minority-owned businesses (10%), women-owned businesses (6%), and veteran-owned businesses (5%). Broward County, Florida posted a Request for Information (BLD6232026F23) due September 29, 2026 concerning DeZurik/APCO valves and repair services for wastewater treatment, exploring alternatives to the current sole-source provider to meet SCADA-compatible remote monitoring requirements. The City of Meriden, Connecticut issued an IFB (B027-15) due July 29, 2026 for sodium bisulfite chemical supply for its Water Pollution Control Facility.