UNSPSC 51241912: Glycerin/lanolin/mineral oil/petrolatum

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 DE350. This VA Drug Class (DE350) classifies this compound as belonging to the group EMOLLIENTS.

UNSPSC 51241912 Glycerin/lanolin/mineral oil/petrolatum is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure chemical treatment agents and medical first aid supplies. The recent solicitations show a mismatch with the code's nominal scope: the City of Austin's IFB 2200 CSH1061 seeks liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for wastewater treatment, a chemical coagulant used to remove phosphorus from activated sludge processes, while the City of Tampa's ITB 25-P-00157 seeks medical aid supplies including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, and first aid kits for the Fire Rescue Department. Neither solicitation involves glycerin, lanolin, or petrolatum products. The code shows little activity aligned with its nominal product category in recent state and local procurement.

The two recent opportunities span different issuing bodies and geographic regions. The City of Austin (Purchasing Department) issued an IFB for alum delivery with response due August 25, 2026, requiring NSF-approved unpackaged liquid at 47%–49% concentration, firm pricing for 12 months, and municipal wastewater references from Texas facilities; the contract includes local business and small business preference discounts of 3%–5% on bids up to $50 million and an estimated annual purchase of 179,200 gallons. The City of Tampa (Fire Rescue Department) issued an ITB for medical supplies with the bid opening scheduled for April 9, 2025, encompassing 32 line items with quantities up to 2,700 units annually and a total department budget of $100,000; that solicitation offers 5% bid discounts capped at $10,000–$20,000 for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises. Activity appears limited to Texas and Florida with no indication of broader state or local prevalence under this code.