UNSPSC 51442430: Iotrolan

This classification denotes an iodinated contrast dye with the molecular formula C37H48I6N6O18, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 16FL47B687, chemically known as 5,5-(malonylbis(methylimino))bis(n,n-bis(2,3-dihydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)propyl)-2,4,6-triiodoisophthalamide) but more generally known as iotrolan, which bears U.S. National Institutes of Health Compound Identifier 3738. The European Medicines Agency schedules Iotrolan in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB08260MIG.

UNSPSC 51442430 Iotrolan is a Commodity code that encompasses specialized diagnostic and maintenance services for medical and industrial imaging systems, though state and local governments are buying something quite different under this classification. Recent solicitations show the code is being applied to maintenance and repair services for proprietary X-ray inspection systems and to chemical supply contracts for copper sulfate, indicating either a data-classification mismatch or significant scope drift from the code's nominal reference to iotrolan (a contrast medium). The actual purchasing activity reflects two distinct patterns: specialized equipment maintenance for airport security and customs screening infrastructure, and chemical supply for water treatment or industrial applications. Issuing bodies include county aviation departments and county public works or utilities purchasing offices. The work involves either highly specialized technical support for complex X-ray technology or commodity-grade chemical supply on an as-needed basis.

Activity appears concentrated in Florida, with recent solicitations from Broward County Aviation Department (RFI issued June 25, 2026, responses due July 28, 2026, for Rapiscan X-ray system maintenance covering 600 series, 900 series, VOTI XR3D, and Gemini inspection systems) and Pasco County (RFQ issued June 3, 2026, responses due June 26, 2026, for large copper sulfate crystals and liquid copper sulfate on an as-needed basis under an indefinite-quantity arrangement). The Broward RFI is structured as a notice of intent to procure as sole source or sole brand, inviting prospective vendors to demonstrate capability to meet or exceed requirements or to contest the sole-source designation by submitting documentation of comparable systems or multi-source availability. The code shows limited recent activity, and the mismatch between the nominal code definition and the actual goods and services being bought warrants clarification before pursuing opportunities tagged to this classification.