UNSPSC 51242306: Hydroquinone/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 51242306 Hydroquinone/padimate O is a Commodity code nominally covering chemical actives used in personal care and cosmetic formulations, but recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code show no alignment with that scope. The City of Austin's IFB 2200 CSH1061, posted July 27, 2026 with bids due August 25, 2026, solicits liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for phosphorus removal at a municipal wastewater treatment facility—a water treatment chemical with no relation to hydroquinone or padimate O. Similarly, the City of Tampa's ITB 25-P-00157 seeks first aid and medical supply items including bandages, antiseptics, and pain relievers, which also falls outside the code's stated commodity. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal scope in state and local procurement.

The misalignment between the UNSPSC code definition and the actual opportunities tagged suggests either a cataloging error in the posting systems or that this code is not actively used by state and local buyers for its intended purpose. No geographic concentration, issuing-body pattern, or representative opportunity pool emerges from the available records that would support a business development strategy focused on hydroquinone or padimate O sales to state and local government. Firms pursuing this code should verify with procurement offices whether the tagging reflects current buying patterns or reflects legacy classification issues before investing sales effort.