UNSPSC 51242012: Salicylic acid/sulfur

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 DE400. This VA Drug Class (DE400) classifies this compound as belonging to the group SOAPS/SHAMPOOS/SOAP-FREE CLEANSERS.

UNSPSC 51242012 Salicylic acid/sulfur, a Commodity code, does not align with the recent state and local solicitations posted under it. The single relevant opportunity — the City of Austin's IFB 2200 CSH1061 for liquid aluminum sulfate — concerns a water treatment chemical used to remove phosphorus from wastewater, not a dermatological or pharmaceutical product matching the code's nominal scope. The second posted opportunity, Tampa Fire Rescue's procurement of medical aid supplies including bandages and antiseptic sprays, is tangentially related to the code name but does not reflect actual purchasing activity under the category. State and local governments show minimal recent activity under this Commodity code.

The Austin opportunity, posted July 27, 2026 with bids due August 25, 2026, sought unpackaged liquid aluminum sulfate at 47%–49% concentration in quantities of approximately 179,200 gallons annually, delivered FOB destination to the wastewater treatment facility. The solicitation required NSF approval, AWWA B403 compliance, three current Texas municipal wastewater treatment references, and bidder inventory minimums of 9,000 gallons with a primary distribution facility within 500 miles of Austin. Local and small business preferences applied, offering a 5% discount for Austin-area firms on bids up to $500,000 and 3% on larger awards. Workers' Compensation, General Liability (minimum $500,000 per occurrence), and Business Automobile Liability coverage were mandatory. The Tampa opportunity, posted April 24, 2026 with an April 9, 2025 due date (a date discrepancy in the source), targeted medical supplies through an ITB with set-aside provisions for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises offering bid discounts up to $20,000.