UNSPSC 51242010: Lactic acid/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 DE500. This VA Drug Class (DE500) classifies this compound as belonging to the group KERATOLYTICS/CAUSTICS, TOPICAL.

UNSPSC 51242010 Lactic acid/urea, a Commodity code, shows activity in state and local procurement that does not align with its nominal scope. The two most recent opportunities posted under this code—liquid aluminum sulfate for wastewater treatment and medical aid supplies for fire rescue—bear no relation to lactic acid or urea products. The code appears to be a misclassification in state and local procurement databases, and represents little relevant recent activity for vendors supplying the actual chemical commodities the code nominally describes.

The City of Austin issued IFB 2200 CSH1061 in July 2026 for liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) to be used at its wastewater treatment facility for phosphorus removal, with bids due August 25, 2026; the City of Tampa issued ITB 25-P-00157 in April 2026 for medical aid supplies for its Fire Rescue Department, with bids due April 9, 2025. Neither solicitation relates to lactic acid or urea procurement. Without evidence of recent opportunities actually purchasing lactic acid or urea through this code, the code does not represent a viable pursuit avenue for vendors in those product lines. Procurement professionals should verify code assignments with issuing bodies before submitting on opportunities tagged under this category.