UNSPSC 51453301: Dixanthogen

This classification denotes a pesticide with the molecular formula C6H10O2S4, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier RN4CQ46FDM, chemically known as xanthogen, bis(ethyl- but generally known as dixanthogen, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 10404. European Medicines Agency schedules Dixanthogen in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB06339MIG. The term DIXANTHOGEN is an International Non-Proprietary Name.

UNSPSC 51453301 Dixanthogen is a Commodity code, but recent state and local solicitations tagged under it do not involve dixanthogen; instead, they procure pharmaceutical products and related health supplies including naloxone, generic multi-source pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products, and medical and first aid supplies for emergency response and public health programs. The code shows a mismatch between its nominal scope and the actual work being solicited.

State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county health agencies, state health and human services commissions, city fire departments, and cooperative purchasing alliances. The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, is a repeat buyer, having issued a Request for Proposal in January 2026 for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products. Seminole County, Florida procured naloxone and drug deactivation systems through competitive bidding in June 2026, the City of Tampa's Purchasing Department solicited medical and first aid supplies for the Tampa Fire Department Rescue Division in March 2026 (estimated contract value $700,000), and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued an RFI in April 2026 to gather market intelligence on direct-to-manufacturer prescription programs. Recent activity spans Florida, Texas, Minnesota, and Oregon. The City of Tampa's medical and first aid supplies solicitation (IFB 26P00145, due March 13, 2026) included 169 line items and was designated a sheltered market opportunity for certified Small Local Business Enterprises with a 5 percent bid discount capped at $10,000. The MMCAP RFP (S1070000015802, due March 26, 2026) requires vendors to supply products through three authorized wholesalers and established scoring weighted heavily on price competitiveness (75 percent), with all products effective July 1, 2026.