UNSPSC 51241415: Benzoyl peroxide/sulfur

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 51241415 Benzoyl peroxide/sulfur is a Commodity code that shows misalignment between its nominal scope and recent state and local solicitations filed under it. The most recent opportunities posted under this code do not involve benzoyl peroxide or sulfur compounds at all. Instead, the City of Austin issued an IFB in July 2026 for liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for wastewater treatment, and the City of Tampa issued an ITB in April 2026 for medical aid supplies including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, and first aid items — neither of which falls within the chemical or pharmaceutical profile the code name suggests. The disconnect indicates that state and local procurement offices may be applying this code to chemical and pharmaceutical supplies more broadly, or the code's categorization in their systems does not reflect actual sourcing activity. The issuing bodies shown are municipal government departments: Austin Water (utility) and Tampa Fire Rescue (emergency services). Without additional opportunities clearly aligned to benzoyl peroxide or sulfur-based products, the code shows little relevant recent activity under its stated scope.

The geographic spread of recent activity covers Texas (Austin) and Florida (Tampa). The Austin opportunity, due August 25, 2026, involves 179,200 gallons of liquid aluminum sulfate annually, with local business and small business discounts available in the 5%–3% range depending on contract value, and requires NSF approval and AWWA B403 compliance; the Tampa opportunity, due April 9, 2025, encompasses medical supply line items with a total departmental budget of $100,000 and set-asides for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises. Business development professionals should verify the correct UNSPSC code for benzoyl peroxide or sulfur-based products before pursuing state and local opportunities, as the current code's recent postings do not align to those chemical compounds.