UNSPSC 51242005: Cantharidin/podophyllin/salicylic acid

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 DE500. This VA Drug Class (DE500) classifies this compound as belonging to the group KERATOLYTICS/CAUSTICS, TOPICAL.

UNSPSC 51242005 Cantharidin/podophyllin/salicylic acid is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity. The code's nominal scope — dermatological agents for treating warts and skin conditions — does not match the opportunities recently tagged under it in state and local procurement systems. The most recent solicitations under this code are for liquid aluminum sulfate (a water treatment chemical) and medical first aid supplies (antiseptic sprays, bandages, pain relievers), neither of which fall within the code's intended pharmaceutical category. This mismatch suggests either systematic tagging errors in the issuing systems or that the code is being repurposed in ways that diverge from its standard definition.

The two recent opportunities come from the City of Austin and the City of Tampa. The Austin Water IFB 2200 CSH1061, due August 25, 2026, seeks 179,200 gallons annually of NSF-approved liquid aluminum sulfate at 47%–49% concentration for phosphorus removal at a wastewater treatment facility, with local and small business preferences available and firm unit pricing for 12 months. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department's ITB 25-P-00157, posted April 24, 2026, solicits 32 medical and first aid supply items including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, and emergency blankets with an estimated annual budget of $100,000, offering set-asides and bid discounts for certified Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises. The geographic spread is limited to Texas and Florida based on recent postings. Business development professionals should treat this code as misclassified in current state and local systems and investigate the actual UNSPSC codes under which water treatment chemicals and first aid supplies are properly categorized.