UNSPSC 51303607: Ammonia/benzoic/propionic/salicylic/sodium/sodium/undecylenic acid

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 51303607 Ammonia/benzoic/propionic/salicylic/sodium/sodium/undecylenic acid is a Commodity code that in recent state and local practice covers chemical treatment agents for municipal water and wastewater systems, though the code's nominal scope and actual procurement activity show significant divergence. State and local water utilities and public health departments are the primary issuing bodies under this code. The City of Austin Water utility solicited liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for phosphorus removal in the activated sludge process at its wastewater treatment facility, specifying 179,200 gallons annually at 47%-49% concentration delivered FOB destination. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department's recent bid solicitation under this code designation covered first aid and medical supplies—aspirin, hydrogen peroxide, antiseptic sprays, bandages, emergency blankets, and related items—a scope plainly unrelated to the code's chemical-acid taxonomy and suggesting potential tagging misalignment in the municipal procurement database.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Florida. The City of Austin issued IFB 2200 CSH1061 for liquid aluminum sulfate with bids due August 25, 2026, requiring NSF approval, AWWA B403 compliance, manufacturer or authorized reseller status, minimum inventory of 9,000 gallons at each distribution location, and a primary distribution facility within 500 miles of Austin; local business and small business preference discounts of 3%-5% applied, and unit pricing remained firm for 12 months with adjustments capped at 25% annually. The City of Tampa issued ITB 25-P-00157 for medical aid supplies targeting an estimated annual budget of $100,000 with set-aside provisions for Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises offering 5% bid discounts. The chemical-focused activity under this code appears limited to the Austin water-treatment procurement; the Tampa bid represents likely database miscoding rather than genuine scope alignment.