UNSPSC 51241858: Dimethicone/menthol

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 51241858 Dimethicone/menthol is a Commodity code showing a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The two opportunities posted under this code involve liquid aluminum sulfate for wastewater treatment and medical aid supplies for emergency response — neither product relates to dimethicone or menthol formulations. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its stated chemical composition.

The City of Austin posted an IFB for liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) due August 25, 2026, seeking unpackaged product at 47%–49% concentration for phosphorus removal at a wastewater treatment facility, with an estimated annual quantity of 179,200 gallons and local and small business preferences available. The City of Tampa simultaneously posted an ITB for medical aid supplies including antiseptic sprays, pain relievers, bandages, and first aid kits, with a departmental budget of $100,000 and set-asides for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises. Procurement activity under this code code spans Texas and Florida, but the underlying opportunities do not reflect the chemical taxonomy assigned. Vendors evaluating this code should verify correct UNSPSC coding through the issuing body before pursuing — the mismatch suggests either a cataloging error in the state or local procurement system or misattribution of the opportunities to this commodity classification.