UNSPSC 51241409: Alcohol/sulfur/zinc oxide/zinc sulfate

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 51241409 Alcohol/sulfur/zinc oxide/zinc sulfate is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure chemical treatment products for water and wastewater management, though recent solicitation activity shows the code in use for a narrower set of products than the full code name suggests. The City of Austin's IFB for liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) exemplifies the primary use case: municipalities source unpackaged liquid chemical additives—specifically aluminum sulfate at specified concentrations—for phosphorus removal in activated sludge wastewater treatment processes. The second opportunity in the source block, a Tampa Fire Rescue bid for medical aid supplies, does not align with the code's chemical-treatment scope and appears to be a tagging mismatch. Issuing bodies under this code include municipal water utilities and wastewater authorities. The Austin solicitation demonstrates the kinds of regulatory requirements, inventory thresholds, and performance standards typical of the category: NSF approval, AWWA compliance, certified analyses, references from peer municipal facilities, firm pricing for 12 months with indexed adjustments thereafter, and FOB delivery to specified distribution hubs within defined geographic radii.

Geographic activity is concentrated in Texas, where the Austin IFB (due August 25, 2026) represents current procurement momentum. The Austin opportunity calls for 179,200 gallons annually at firm pricing with capped annual escalation (25% maximum) tied to the Producer Price Index for chemical manufacturing. Bidders must demonstrate manufacturer or authorized dealer status, maintain 9,000-gallon minimum inventory, and identify a primary distribution facility within 500 miles of Austin plus an alternate facility. Local business and small business preferences apply (5% discount on bids up to $500,000; 3% on larger awards; discounts optional and stackable). Standard municipal bonding and insurance requirements (Workers' Compensation, General Liability minimum $500,000, Auto Liability $500,000 combined) and Wage Theft Training within 30 days of award apply. The narrow and recent activity under this code suggests limited breadth of state and local procurement; firms with established municipal wastewater treatment chemical supply and delivery infrastructure in the South and Southwest regions are the primary market participants.