UNSPSC 51303601: Benzoic acid/boric acid/zinc oxide/zinc stearate

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 DE102. This VA Drug Class (DE102) classifies this compound as belonging to the group ANTIFUNGAL, TOPICAL.

UNSPSC 51303601 Benzoic acid/boric acid/zinc oxide/zinc stearate is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement shows limited relevance to its nominal scope. The code's abstract product family does not align with the recent solicitations posted under it. The City of Austin posted IFB 2200 CSH1061 seeking liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for wastewater treatment—a chemical coagulant used to remove soluble phosphorus during the activated sludge process—with an estimated annual volume of 179,200 gallons and delivery to Austin Water's treatment facility. The City of Tampa's Fire Rescue Department posted ITB 25-P-00157 for medical aid supplies including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, pain relievers, and first aid kits, with an estimated total budget of $100,000 and potential for two one-year renewals. Neither of these opportunities involves benzoic acid, boric acid, zinc oxide, or zinc stearate as stated in the code's title. Issuing bodies include municipal utilities and city departments; the Austin opportunity targets vendors with manufacturer or authorized dealer status willing to maintain minimum inventory levels and meet NSF approval and AWWA B403 standards, while Tampa's procurement emphasizes small local business and minority-owned enterprise participation through bid discounts and set-asides.

Geographic activity appears concentrated in Texas and Florida based on the two recent postings. The Austin procurement requires bidders to demonstrate current municipal wastewater treatment references from Texas facilities and identify distribution capacity within 500 miles of Austin. The Tampa opportunity does not specify geographic preferences beyond City of Tampa residence. Response dates were August 25, 2026 for Austin's alum supply bid and April 9, 2025 for Tampa's medical aid supplies (the latter date is historical relative to the current date of October 20, 2026). The code shows minimal recent state and local contract activity, and the posted opportunities do not substantively align with the chemical products specified in the UNSPSC code's nominal scope, suggesting either a tagging error in the underlying procurement database or that this code receives limited utilization for its intended product categories in state and local markets.