UNSPSC 51241880: Menthol/sulfur

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 51241880 Menthol/sulfur is a Commodity code that in recent state and local practice covers chemical treatment agents for municipal wastewater and water treatment, not menthol or sulfur products as the code name suggests. The City of Austin's recent IFB for liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) used at its wastewater treatment facility exemplifies the actual scope: municipalities procure unpackaged bulk chemical liquids meeting specific concentration standards and NSF approval for phosphorus removal in activated sludge processes. Issuing bodies under this code include municipal water and wastewater utilities, typically operating through city purchasing offices. The code sees episodic solicitation tied to treatment plant operational needs and contract renewals rather than continuous volume.

The most recent relevant activity appears in Texas, where the City of Austin issued IFB 2200 CSH1061 on July 27, 2026, seeking bids on liquid aluminum sulfate due August 25, 2026, with an estimated annual requirement of 179,200 gallons at 47%–49% concentration. The contract offers local and small business preference discounts (5% and 3% respectively on bids up to $500,000) and requires bidders to maintain minimum inventory of 9,000 gallons at distribution facilities within 500 miles of Austin, provide NSF approval and AWWA B403 compliance documentation, submit three current municipal references from Texas facilities, and carry commercial general liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence. A second recent opportunity posted by the City of Tampa under the same code proves unrelated: ITB 25-P-00157 for medical aid supplies (antiseptic sprays, bandages, first aid kits) to the Fire Rescue Department is a misclassification and does not represent genuine activity under the menthol/sulfur or chemical treatment family.