UNSPSC 51241804: Alum/camphor/eucalyptus/menthol/salicylic/talc/thymol

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 DE900. This VA Drug Class (DE900) classifies this compound as belonging to the group DERMATOLOGICALS, TOPICAL OTHER.

UNSPSC 51241804 Alum/camphor/eucalyptus/menthol/salicylic/talc/thymol is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure chemical treatment agents and related supplies for municipal operations, particularly wastewater treatment. The scope of work covers liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for phosphorus removal in activated sludge processes at wastewater treatment facilities, as well as medical and first aid supplies including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, pain relievers, and bandages for fire and rescue departments. Recent solicitations show that issuing bodies include municipalities operating their own water and wastewater utilities and municipal fire departments. Procurement vehicles include sealed competitive bids (IFB) and invitations to bid (ITB) with firm unit pricing and multi-year renewal options. Vendors must typically meet product certification and standards compliance (such as NSF approval and AWWA standards for chemical products), maintain minimum inventory levels, and provide references from current municipal users. Local and small business preferences are common—Austin Water's 2026 solicitation offers 5% discounts for local businesses in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA and small business discounts that may stack, while Tampa Fire Rescue's 2026 procurement includes 5% bid discounts for Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises capped at $10,000 and $20,000 respectively.

The code shows recent activity in Texas, with the City of Austin posting an IFB for 179,200 gallons of liquid aluminum sulfate annually (due August 25, 2026) requiring FOB destination delivery within 500 miles and NSF certification, and the City of Tampa posting an ITB for medical aid supplies (due April 9, 2025) with an estimated annual budget of $100,000 and anticipated one-year awards renewable for two additional years. Both opportunities require electronic submission, proof of insurance (Austin Water requires Commercial General Liability at $500,000 minimum per occurrence), and compliance with municipal wage and employment standards. Austin Water's solicitation limits price adjustments to 25% annually based on Producer Price Index changes, while Tampa Fire Rescue requires a nine-month minimum expiration date on medications at acceptance. The geographic footprint appears concentrated in Texas municipalities, though the commodity's relevance to wastewater treatment and emergency response services suggests potential for activity across other state and local water authorities and municipal safety departments.