UNSPSC 51241854: Chlorohexidine gluconate/glycerin/hydroxyethyl cellulose

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 51241854 Chlorohexidine gluconate/glycerin/hydroxyethyl cellulose is a Commodity code that shows minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The two most recent opportunities tagged to this code do not match its product definition: the City of Austin's IFB 2200 CSH1061 solicits liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for wastewater treatment phosphorus removal, and the City of Tampa's ITB 25-P-00157 solicits a mixed basket of first aid and medical supplies including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, pain relievers, and bandages. Neither opportunity involves chlorohexidine gluconate formulations. The code appears to serve as a catchall taxonomy classification for medical and chemical supply categories that do not map precisely to individual product-level commodities, creating a mismatch between the code's literal name and what governments actually purchase under it.

Recent activity comes from two city-level issuing bodies — Austin Water (a municipal utility) and the City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department — across Texas and Florida. The Austin opportunity (due August 25, 2026) involves an annual estimated volume of 179,200 gallons of liquid alum with local and small-business bid discounts, NSF and AWWA certification requirements, and firm pricing for 12 months plus indexed adjustment caps. The Tampa opportunity (originally posted April 24, 2026 with a stated due date of April 9, 2025, indicating a data inconsistency) targets approximately $100,000 in first aid supplies with a one-year initial term and two renewal options, structured around SLBE and U-WMBE set-aside discounts. The code's recent activity reflects municipal utilities and emergency services procurement rather than medical-application chlorohexidine products, suggesting limited relevance to vendors focused on that specific formulation class.