UNSPSC 51242314: Oxybenzone/petrolatum

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 51242314 Oxybenzone/petrolatum is a Commodity code whose recent state and local posting activity does not align with its nominal scope. The most recent opportunities tagged under this code are a City of Austin water utility procurement for liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for wastewater treatment phosphorus removal and a City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department ITB for medical aid supplies including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, and first aid kits. Neither solicitation involves oxybenzone or petrolatum-based products. The mismatch suggests that state and local procurement offices are using this code to classify chemical products and supplies more broadly than the code's name indicates, or tagging opportunities with incorrect commodity codes during the solicitation process.

The City of Austin IFB 2200 CSH1061, due August 25, 2026, seeks 179,200 gallons annually of unpackaged liquid aluminum sulfate at 47%–49% concentration, NSF-approved and compliant with AWWA B403 standards, delivered FOB destination to Austin Water's wastewater treatment facility. Bidders must demonstrate manufacturer or authorized reseller status, maintain a 9,000-gallon minimum inventory at each distribution location, and provide three municipal Texas references. The City of Tampa ITB 25-P-00157 (due April 9, 2025, with a $100,000 department budget) covers 32 medical and first aid items including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, pain relievers, and emergency blankets, with quantities ranging from 1 to 2,700 units annually and a nine-month minimum expiration date at acceptance. Both solicitations offer local and small-business preferences: Austin applies 5% discounts for local businesses on bids to $500,000 and 3% above that; Tampa offers 5% discounts for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises and up to $20,000 additional discounts for underutilized women and minority-owned enterprises. Given the code's mispositioning relative to actual recent demand, pursuits should verify the correct commodity code before investing in bid preparation.