UNSPSC 51471905: Ethyl alcohol antiseptic

A type of alcohol-based antiseptic that kills microorganisms by dissolving their membrane lipid bilayer and denaturing their proteins, and is effective against most bacteria and fungi and viruses. A solution of 70% ethanol is more effective than pure ethanol because ethanol relies on wsater molecules for optimal antimicrobial activity.

UNSPSC 51471905 Ethyl alcohol antiseptic is a Commodity code covering disinfectant and sanitizing products state and local governments procure for facility operations, fire and rescue services, and healthcare settings. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing ethyl alcohol antiseptics as part of broader janitorial, operational, and pharmaceutical supply contracts rather than as standalone items, reflecting their integration into consumable supply portfolios for high-volume, multi-location operations.

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners is the primary issuing body visible in recent activity, soliciting janitorial and operational supplies including antiseptics and disinfectants via ITB 2600319 (due July 24, 2026) for the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Department's 47 stations. The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance, administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, issued an RFP in January 2026 (due March 26, 2026) for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products distributed across participating state and local government facilities in Minnesota and Oregon; that procurement encompasses OTC products likely to include antiseptics but does not isolate ethyl alcohol specifically. Activity appears concentrated in the Southeast and Upper Midwest, with Hillsborough County (Florida) and the MMCAP cooperative (Minnesota) representing the recent visible opportunities. The Hillsborough County contract is estimated at $765,679.84 for one year and requires delivery within ten business days to the Public Safety Operations Complex in Tampa, Florida; authorized distributors must supply new, unused products in original packaging with backorder and chain-of-custody capability. The MMCAP cooperative, reaching multiple states, requires vendors to work through three authorized wholesalers (Cencora, Cardinal Health, and Morris & Dickson) with FDA compliance and cGMP certification, establishing contracts effective July 1, 2026.