UNSPSC 51241849: Castor oil/peruvian balsam/trypsin

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 51241849 Castor oil/peruvian balsam/trypsin is a Commodity code that shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code's technical name references pharmaceutical and cosmetic ingredients, yet the recent opportunities recorded under it involve chemical treatment products for municipal infrastructure — specifically liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for wastewater treatment and medical first aid supplies for fire rescue operations. The alum solicitation reflects the code's actual use: state and local water utilities and environmental agencies purchase chemical treatment products for phosphorus removal and process management at treatment facilities. Fire rescue and emergency-services departments procure first aid and medical supply inventories under this code as well, though the medical supplies opportunity sits outside the code's nominal commodity description entirely.

Issuing bodies using this code include municipal water utilities (City of Austin Water) and municipal emergency services (City of Tampa Fire Rescue). Geographic activity is limited to Texas and Florida in the recent record. The City of Austin issued IFB 2200 CSH1061 on July 27, 2026, requesting bids on unpackaged liquid aluminum sulfate at 47%–49% concentration for wastewater phosphorus removal, with an estimated annual quantity of 179,200 gallons and a response deadline of August 25, 2026; bidders must demonstrate manufacturer or authorized-dealer status, maintain 9,000-gallon minimum inventory, identify a primary distribution facility within 500 miles of Austin, and provide three current municipal wastewater references from Texas facilities. The City of Tampa issued ITB 25-P-00157 on April 24, 2026, for medical aid supplies covering 32 items including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, and emergency blankets for the Fire Rescue Department, with a departmental budget of $100,000 and set-aside discounts for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises. The code shows limited recent activity, and the mismatch between nominal scope and actual procurement suggests potential classification drift in state and local records.