UNSPSC 51241249: Monobenzone

This classification denotes a hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C13H12O2, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 9L2KA76MG5, chemically known as phenol, p-(benzyloxy)- but generally known as monobenzone, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 7638. European Medicines Agency schedules Monobenzone in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB09049MIG.

UNSPSC 51241249 Monobenzone is a Commodity code that in recent state and local practice covers chemical treatment products for municipal water and wastewater operations, though recent solicitations under this code show minimal alignment with its nominal scope. The City of Austin posted an IFB on July 27, 2026 for liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) used at Austin Water's wastewater treatment facility to remove soluble phosphorus, requiring 179,200 gallons annually at 47%-49% concentration, NSF approval, and compliance with AWWA B403 standards. A second opportunity posted by the City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department in April 2026 sought medical aid supplies including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, and first aid kits—work plainly unrelated to monobenzone or chemical treatment. The issuing bodies in the recent block are municipal utilities and fire departments, representing city-level procurement operations.

The code shows activity in Texas (Austin) and Florida (Tampa), though the Tampa posting (ITB 25-P-00157, due April 9, 2025) is substantially outside the nominal scope of monobenzone or related treatment chemicals and appears to be a tagging mismatch. The Austin opportunity (IFB 2200CSH1061, due August 25, 2026) is the only recent solicitation substantively related to the code's chemical treatment purpose. Austin applied local business and small business preference discounts (5% for local, 3% for small business, up to $500,000) and required bidders to hold NSF approval, maintain 9,000-gallon minimum inventory, designate a primary distribution facility within 500 miles, and provide three municipal wastewater treatment references from Texas. Unit pricing must remain firm for 12 months; price adjustments thereafter may not exceed 25% annually based on the Producer Price Index. This code shows little relevant recent activity beyond the single Austin water-treatment procurement.