UNSPSC 51241405: Alcohol/citric acid/salicylic acid

This classification denotes a combination drug defined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in its (VA's) National Drug File (NDF), which falls under VA Drug Class DE752. This VA Drug Class (DE752) classifies this compound as belonging to the group ANTIACNE AGENTS, TOPICAL.

UNSPSC 51241405 Alcohol/citric acid/salicylic acid is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure chemical treatment products for municipal operations, primarily liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) used in wastewater treatment. The City of Austin's IFB 2200 CSH1061 for liquid aluminum sulfate demonstrates the primary scope: acquisition of unpackaged liquid chemical treatment agents at specified concentrations for use in activated sludge processes and phosphorus removal at wastewater treatment facilities. Issuing bodies purchasing under this code include municipal utilities and public health departments, with cities as the primary buyers. Requirements typically include NSF approval, compliance with industry standards such as AWWA B403, certified Certificates of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets; vendors must also demonstrate manufacturer or authorized dealer status and maintain minimum inventory levels to ensure reliable supply to treatment facilities.

Recent activity shows procurement concentrated in Texas, with the City of Austin posting IFB 2200 CSH1061 on July 27, 2026, requiring bids by August 25, 2026 for 179,200 gallons of annual liquid aluminum sulfate delivery. The solicitation includes local business and small business preference discounts of 5% on bids up to $500,000 and 3% on larger bids, with bidders required to maintain a primary distribution facility within 500 miles of Austin. Unit pricing must remain firm for 12 months with price adjustments capped at 25% annually based on the Producer Price Index. The second recent opportunity, City of Tampa ITB 25-P-00157, posted April 24, 2026, appears tangential to the code's nominal scope—it covers medical aid supplies and first aid items for the Fire Rescue Department rather than industrial chemical treatment products. The mismatch suggests limited relevant recent activity under this code; state and local procurement of industrial treatment chemicals remains sporadic and jurisdiction-specific.