UNSPSC 51242302: Avobenzone/padimate-o

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 DE300. This VA Drug Class (DE300) classifies this compound as belonging to the group SUN PROTECTANTS/SCREENS, TOPICAL.

UNSPSC 51242302 Avobenzone/padimate-o is a Commodity code that encompasses sunscreen and ultraviolet-protection chemical ingredients, though recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows minimal volume. The single recent opportunity on record does not reflect the code's nominal scope; the City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department's ITB 25P00157 for "Medical Aid Supplies" includes antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, pain relievers, bandages, first aid kits, and emergency blankets—a general first aid and medical consumables procurement that does not align with avobenzone or padimate-o chemical ingredients. The mismatch suggests either a miscoding of the opportunity by the issuing body or a narrow practical application of UV-filter chemicals within emergency medical supply kits that is not substantiated in the solicitation documents.

The Tampa Fire Rescue procurement, posted April 24, 2026 with a bid opening date of April 9, 2025, targeted approximately $100,000 in annual spending across 32 medical and first aid supply line items with estimated quantities ranging from 1 to 2,700 units per item. The City offered set-asides for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) with a 5% bid discount (capped at $10,000) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs) with the same discount capped at $20,000, reflecting local economic-inclusion priorities. No other recent state or local opportunities appear under this code, indicating minimal market activity and limited pursuit opportunity for vendors focused on avobenzone or padimate-o procurement.