UNSPSC 51241400: Combination antiacne agents

This classification denotes combination drugs that consist of various combined compounds that deal with a chronic disorder of the pilosebaceous apparatus associated with an increase in sebum secretion, and which evinces open comedones, closed comedones (whiteheads), and pustular nodules, a condition generally known as ACNE VULGARIS, hence the term (for these preparations) ANTIACNE AGENTS. Typical combination antiacne agent constituents are acetone, adapalene, alcohol, benzalkonium chloride, benzoyl peroxide, calamine, chloroxylenol, clindamycin phosphate, copper, and resorcinol.

UNSPSC 51241400 Combination antiacne agents is a Class code that in state and local procurement activity encompasses chemical treatment supplies for municipal infrastructure operations rather than pharmaceutical antiacne products. The recent solicitations tagged to this code show state and local governments buying industrial chemicals for water treatment and first-aid medical supplies for emergency response. Issuing bodies include municipal water utilities and fire rescue departments procuring through competitive bidding. The scope of work reflects commodity supply for recurring operational needs: the City of Austin Water's wastewater treatment facility purchases liquid aluminum sulfate for phosphorus removal, while the City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department procures medical aid and first-aid supplies including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, pain relievers, and bandages for departmental inventory.

Recent activity appears in Texas, with the City of Austin issuing IFB 2200 CSH1061 on July 27, 2026, for 179,200 gallons annually of liquid aluminum sulfate at 47–49% concentration, requiring bids by August 25, 2026, with local and small business preference discounts of 5% and 3% respectively on qualifying amounts; vendors must maintain minimum inventory of 9,000 gallons, demonstrate NSF approval and AWWA B403 compliance, and provide three current Texas municipal wastewater treatment references. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department issued ITB 25-P-00157 on April 24, 2026, for a comprehensive list of 32 medical and first-aid supply items with an estimated annual budget of $100,000 and set-aside provisions for Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises offering 5% bid discounts. The code shows limited recent activity and a notable mismatch between its nominal pharmaceutical classification and the actual commodity procurement mix in the solicitations.