UNSPSC 51241839: Camphor/phenol

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 51241839 Camphor/phenol is a Commodity code that state and local governments use to procure chemical treatment compounds for water and wastewater systems, though recent activity shows the code is applied inconsistently in practice. The City of Austin's IFB for liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) as a coagulant for phosphorus removal at its wastewater treatment facility represents the core work solicited under this code — treatment chemicals for municipal water infrastructure. Water and wastewater utilities are the primary issuing bodies, though the presence of an unrelated Tampa Fire Rescue medical supply solicitation in the code's recent activity suggests occasional tagging errors. The City of Austin's solicitation emphasizes product specifications (NSF approval, AWWA B403 compliance, 47–49% concentration), geographic inventory requirements (9,000-gallon minimum at distribution locations within 500 miles), Texas municipal reference requirements, and price-escalation limitations tied to chemical-manufacturing indices, reflecting the operational rigor typical of municipal utility procurement.

Recent opportunities cluster in Texas, with the City of Austin's IFB 2200 CSH1061 due August 25, 2026, seeking 179,200 gallons annually of liquid aluminum sulfate on a firm unit-price basis with 12-month renewal options capped at 25% increases. The City of Austin applies local and small business preference discounts of 3–5% depending on bid size and eligibility, with no federal MBE/WBE subcontracting goals attached. Vendors must qualify as manufacturers or authorized dealers, carry specified insurance coverage (Commercial General Liability minimum $500,000 per occurrence), and complete wage-theft training within 30 days of award. The second recent opportunity listed under this code—Tampa Fire Rescue's April 2025 ITB for medical aid supplies—falls outside the code's nominal scope and likely represents a data or tagging anomaly rather than genuine procurement under the camphor/phenol category.