UNSPSC 51241850: Cellulose/talc

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 51241850 Cellulose/talc is a Commodity code whose recent state and local activity does not align with its nominal scope. The single clearly relevant recent opportunity—City of Austin IFB 2200 CSH1061, posted July 27, 2026 with bids due August 25, 2026—solicits liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for phosphorus removal at a wastewater treatment facility, a chemical coagulant unrelated to cellulose or talc. A second tagged opportunity, City of Tampa ITB 25-P-00157 for medical aid supplies (bandages, first aid kits, antiseptics), is similarly misaligned with the code's product family. The Austin procurement is the only recent activity that shows concrete work state and local governments are buying under this code classification, though the mismatch between the code name and actual purchase suggests potential miscoding in the jurisdiction's procurement system.

The Austin wastewater authority is seeking 179,200 gallons annually of liquid aluminum sulfate at 47–49% concentration, delivered FOB destination, with NSF approval and AWWA B403 compliance. Bidders must be manufacturers or authorized resellers with minimum 9,000-gallon inventory and a primary distribution facility within 500 miles of Austin plus an alternate facility. Texas municipal wastewater references, Certificate of Analysis, Safety Data Sheet, DOT number, and NSF proof are required. Unit pricing must remain firm for 12 months, with anniversary adjustments capped at 25% per line item tied to the Producer Price Index for chemical products. Local business and small business preferences apply—a 5% discount for businesses headquartered in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA (Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties) on bids up to $500,000 and 3% on bids above that threshold, with discounts combinable. Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence is required, and awarded contractors must complete City of Austin Wage Theft Training within 30 days of award. Activity under this code is limited; pursue only if your firm operates chemical distribution infrastructure capable of serving municipal water treatment or has direct manufacturer relationships for liquid aluminum sulfate.