UNSPSC 51241857: Gelatin/glycerin/karaya gum/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 51241857 Gelatin/glycerin/karaya gum/zinc oxide, a Commodity code, reflects state and local procurement of medical aid and first aid supplies including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, pain relievers, bandages, first aid kits, and emergency blankets — products that diverge significantly from the code's nominal chemical ingredients but align with how the actual solicitations tag these materials. Fire rescue and emergency response departments drive demand under this code, purchasing standardized medical supplies in volumes ranging from single units to 2,700 units annually per line item. Vendors must meet product quality and expiration-date standards (minimum nine months from acceptance) and comply with local ordinances and business licensing requirements.

The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department posted ITB 25-P-00157 in April 2026 for medical aid supplies with a due date of April 9, 2025, covering 32 medical and first aid items against a $100,000 total department budget. The solicitation offers set-aside bid discounts for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (5% discount, capped at $10,000) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (5% discount, capped at $20,000), emphasizing diversity and local economic inclusion. Awards may span an initial one-year term with two optional one-year renewals, with the City reserving the right to award by aggregate total or individual line items. The solicitation identifies only Tampa and Florida as locations with recent activity under this code.