UNSPSC 51241923: Methyl paraben/urea

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 51241923 Methyl paraben/urea is a Commodity code that state and local procurement offices tag inconsistently with their actual purchases. The recent opportunities posted under this code show little alignment with the nominal chemical compound — one solicitation covers liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for wastewater treatment phosphorus removal, and the other covers medical aid supplies including bandages, antiseptic sprays, and first aid kits for fire rescue operations. Neither purchase corresponds to methyl paraben or urea compounds. The City of Austin and City of Tampa are the issuing bodies represented in recent activity, both pursuing routine consumable-goods procurements through IFB and ITB notices.

Austin Water posted IFB 2200 CSH1061 on July 27, 2026 with bids due August 25, 2026, seeking 179,200 gallons annually of liquid aluminum sulfate at 47–49% concentration, NSF-approved and compliant with AWWA B403 standards, for delivery FOB destination to its wastewater treatment facility. Bidders must hold manufacturer or authorized reseller status, maintain minimum inventory of 9,000 gallons at each distribution location, and provide three current Texas municipal wastewater treatment references; pricing is firm for 12 months with adjustments thereafter capped at 25% annually tied to the Producer Price Index. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department issued ITB 25-P-00157 in April 2026 for 32 medical and first aid supply items with estimated annual quantities ranging from 1 to 2,700 units per item, including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, and emergency blankets, targeting a $100,000 department budget with a one-year award period and two optional renewals. Both solicitations applied local and small-business set-asides or preferences: Austin offered 5% discounts for local businesses on bids up to $500,000 and 3% on larger bids; Tampa included 5% bid discounts for Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises, capped at $10,000 and $20,000 respectively. The code shows limited recent relevant activity and appears to reflect a tagging inconsistency rather than active demand for methyl paraben or urea products in state and local procurement.