UNSPSC 51303606: Alcohol/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 51303606 Alcohol/benzoic acid/boric acid/zinc oxide/zinc stearate (Commodity) encompasses chemical treatment agents and specialty compounds used by state and local water, wastewater, and public health agencies. Recent state and local solicitations show the code applied primarily to liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for municipal wastewater treatment and medical first aid supplies, though the latter appears to be a misclassified opportunity unrelated to the code's nominal scope. The relevant buying activity centers on chemical coagulants for phosphorus removal in activated sludge processes at municipal treatment facilities. Issuing bodies include city water utilities and fire/rescue departments; the most recent documented activity involves the City of Austin's Water Department.

The City of Austin posted IFB 2200 CSH1061 on July 27, 2026 with bids due August 25, 2026 for 179,200 gallons annually of liquid aluminum sulfate at 47%–49% concentration, NSF-approved and compliant with AWWA B403 standards, delivered FOB destination to the city's wastewater treatment facility. Local business and small business preference discounts of 5% (up to $500,000) and 3% ($500,000–$50 million) apply and may be stacked. Bidders must demonstrate manufacturer or authorized dealer status, maintain minimum 9,000-gallon inventory at distribution locations, and provide a primary distribution facility within 500 miles of Austin plus an alternate facility; unit pricing must hold firm for 12 months with adjustments thereafter not exceeding 25% per line item indexed to the Producer Price Index. The code shows limited recent activity; the second opportunity cited (Tampa Fire Rescue medical aid supplies, ITB 25-P-00157, due April 9, 2025) does not align with the code's chemical-treatment scope and appears to be misclassified.