UNSPSC 51242307: Methyl anthranilate/titanium dioxide

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 51242307 Methyl anthranilate/titanium dioxide is a Commodity code whose recent state and local activity shows little relevance to its nominal scope. The posted opportunities under this code include liquid aluminum sulfate for wastewater treatment chemical processing and medical aid supplies for fire rescue operations — neither of which aligns with methyl anthranilate (a flavor compound) or titanium dioxide (a pigment and whitening agent). This mismatch suggests the code may be incorrectly applied in the underlying procurement records or that the code's actual purchasing profile has drifted substantially from its taxonomy definition. State and local governments using this code tag include the City of Austin and the City of Tampa, both water and public safety departments respectively, but the work solicited does not reflect a coherent commodity family.

The most recent opportunity is the City of Austin's IFB 2200 CSH 1061, posted July 27, 2026, for 179,200 gallons annually of unpackaged liquid aluminum sulfate at 47%–49% concentration, due August 25, 2026. Austin Water requires NSF approval, AWWA B403 standards compliance, manufacturer or authorized dealer status, a minimum 9,000-gallon inventory at each distribution location, and primary and alternate facilities within 500 miles, with unit pricing firm for 12 months and thereafter subject to PPI-based adjustments not exceeding 25%. The City of Tampa's ITB 25-P-00157, posted April 24, 2026, solicited 32 medical and first aid supply items (antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, emergency blankets, and others) with estimated annual quantities from 1 to 2,700 units, a total departmental budget of $100,000, and a one-year award period with two optional renewals. Given the lack of cohesion between the code name and the work actually being bought, pursuit under this code warrants clarification with the issuing body on the correct UNSPSC classification before investing in proposal development.