UNSPSC 51241817: Bentonite magma/calamine/calcium hydroxide/glycerin/zinc oxide

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 51241817 Bentonite magma/calamine/calcium hydroxide/glycerin/zinc oxide is a Commodity code that in practice covers industrial chemical supplies for municipal water and wastewater treatment, based on recent state and local procurement activity. The City of Austin solicited liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for phosphorus removal at its wastewater treatment facility under IFB 2200 CSH1061, requiring an estimated 179,200 gallons annually at 47–49% concentration, NSF-approved and compliant with AWWA B403 standards. Bidders must demonstrate manufacturer or authorized dealer status, maintain minimum inventory of 9,000 gallons at distribution locations, and identify primary and alternate facilities within specified distances. Unit pricing must remain firm for 12 months with adjustments capped at 25% thereafter, tied to the Producer Price Index for chemical product manufacturing. The solicitation reflects municipal procurement patterns: Austin applied local business and small business preference discounts (5% for local, 3% on larger bids), required Workers' Compensation and Commercial General Liability coverage with the City as additional insured, and mandated Wage Theft Training completion within 30 days of award. A second opportunity posted by Tampa Fire Rescue (ITB 25-P-00157) nominally appears under this code but solicits first-aid and medical supplies including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, and bandages—a scope unrelated to chemical treatment compounds, suggesting potential code-tagging misclassification on that solicitation.

Recent activity centers on Texas, specifically Austin's municipal water authority. The code shows limited recent relevant activity; the single substantive opportunity matching the code's nominal scope is the Austin Water alum procurement with bids due August 25, 2026. No other state or local jurisdictions appear in the recent opportunities block, and no repeat buyers or pattern across multiple issuing bodies is evident. Municipal water and wastewater agencies appear to be the primary customers for this commodity class when correctly scoped, but the frequency and geographic spread of demand under this specific code cannot be determined from the available recent solicitations.