UNSPSC 51303611: Benzoic acid/salicylic 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 51303611 Benzoic acid/salicylic acid is a Commodity code that captures chemical procurement for state and local operations, though recent opportunities tagged under it diverge significantly from the nominal scope. The City of Austin's July 2026 IFB for liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) — a wastewater treatment coagulant used to remove soluble phosphorus at the activated sludge stage — represents the only directly relevant recent solicitation. Alum procurement for municipal water and wastewater treatment is the concrete work state and local governments are buying under this code. The City of Tampa's April 2026 ITB for medical aid supplies (antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, pain relievers, bandages, first aid kits, emergency blankets) is plainly unrelated to benzoic or salicylic acid and signals a tagging mismatch rather than true category activity. Issuing bodies include municipal water and wastewater utilities and fire rescue departments; Austin Water is a significant repeat buyer for treatment chemicals, and municipal procurement offices execute these buys.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, with the Austin alum procurement dominating the visible pipeline. The City of Austin's IFB 2200 CSH1061, due August 25, 2026, solicits liquid aluminum sulfate at 47%–49% concentration, FOB destination prepaid, with an estimated annual volume of 179,200 gallons. Bidders must hold manufacturer or authorized dealer status, maintain minimum 9,000-gallon inventory at each distribution location, identify a primary distribution facility within 500 miles of Austin with an alternate backup, and submit NSF approval, AWWA B403 compliance documentation, and three current municipal references from Texas wastewater treatment facilities. Unit pricing must remain firm for 12 months with adjustment caps at 25% annually indexed to Producer Price Index chemical product manufacturing. Local and small business preferences apply: 5% discount for local businesses in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA on bids up to $500,000 and 3% on larger awards; small business discounts mirror these rates and stack. Beyond the Austin opportunity, the code shows limited recent state and local activity tied to its nominal chemical scope.