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 encompasses chemical compounds and preservatives used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and medical formulations. State and local government procurement under this code focuses on securing bulk quantities of these chemical ingredients for use in medical supplies, first aid products, and healthcare-related manufacturing or assembly. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code include municipal departments — particularly fire and rescue services — that procure finished medical aid supplies incorporating these preservative compounds. Recent activity shows municipal procurement offices managing these acquisitions through formal competitive bidding processes, with set-asides and bid discounts available for certified small local business enterprises and minority-owned vendors.

The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department posted ITB 25-P-00157 for Medical Aid Supplies in April 2026, a representative example of state and local activity under this code. The solicitation covered 32 medical and first aid supply line items with annual quantities ranging from 1 to 2,700 units, including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, pain relievers, bandages, and emergency blankets — products that incorporate methyl paraben or urea as preservative or active ingredients. The bid opening was scheduled for April 9, 2025, with a total municipal budget of $100,000 and provision for one-year initial award with two potential renewals. Tampa's procurement included a 5% bid discount for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (not to exceed $10,000) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (not to exceed $20,000), targeting businesses owned by African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and women owners. The geographic concentration of recent activity is limited; the source identifies only the City of Tampa with current solicitation activity under this code.