UNSPSC 51241871: Glycerin/silicone oil/triethanolamine

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 51241871 Glycerin/silicone oil/triethanolamine is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses chemical treatment supplies for municipal water and wastewater operations, as well as medical and first aid supplies for emergency response services. State and local governments procure these products through both utilities and public safety departments to support routine operational needs — phosphorus removal in activated sludge treatment processes, first aid kit replenishment, and medical supply inventories for fire rescue operations. Issuing bodies include municipal water utilities, fire rescue departments, and city procurement offices operating under local preference and small-business set-aside programs. The City of Austin and City of Tampa are recent solicitors under this code.

Activity appears scattered geographically, with recent opportunities posted in Texas and Florida. The City of Austin issued IFB 2200 CSH1061 on July 27, 2026, requesting bids for liquid aluminum sulfate (47%–49% concentration, 179,200 gallons annually) for use at Austin Water's wastewater treatment facility, with responses due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT and questions due August 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT; the solicitation offers local business and small business preference discounts of 5% on bids up to $500,000 and 3% on larger amounts, requires NSF approval and AWWA B403 compliance, and mandates manufacturer or authorized dealer status with a minimum 9,000-gallon inventory. The City of Tampa issued ITB 25-P-00157 in April 2026 for medical aid supplies including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, pain relievers, and first aid kits with an estimated annual budget of $100,000, offering 5% bid discounts for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises. The disconnect between the code's nominal scope and the diversity of products actually being procured suggests the code may be misapplied in one or both solicitations.