UNSPSC 51241207: Topical coal tar preparations

This classification denotes a dermatologic agent, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier R533ESO2EC. European Medicines Agency schedules coal tar in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Indices SUB13403MIG, SUB13404MIG, SUB13405MIG, SUB21289, SUB21452, SUB21453, SUB43149, and SUB55279.

UNSPSC 51241207 Topical coal tar preparations (Commodity) shows minimal relevance to recent state and local procurement activity under this code. The two most recent opportunities tagged to this Commodity are for liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) used in wastewater treatment and medical aid supplies for fire rescue — neither of which are coal tar preparations. The City of Austin posted IFB 2200 CSH1061 on July 27, 2026, requesting bids for unpackaged liquid aluminum sulfate at 47%–49% concentration for phosphorus removal at its wastewater treatment facility, with an estimated annual quantity of 179,200 gallons and bids due August 25, 2026. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department issued ITB 25-P-00157 for a range of first aid and medical supplies including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, and emergency blankets, with a total departmental budget of $100,000.

The source does not support recent state or local opportunities actually soliciting topical coal tar preparations. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the posted opportunities suggests either a tagging error in the underlying procurement database or a substantial disconnect between how this code is indexed and what municipalities are actually buying. Absent evidence of relevant recent activity, this code warrants monitoring for corrections or emerging procurement patterns but does not present a clear near-term pursuit opportunity. Geographic activity in the sample is limited to Texas (Austin) and Florida (Tampa), which is insufficient to characterize a broader regional or national trend under the code.