UNSPSC 51472801: Polihexanide

This classification denotes a biguanide-based antiseptic and disinfectant with the molecular formula (C8H17N5)n, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 322U039GMF, chemically known as 1-(diaminomethylidene)-2-hexylguanidine but generally known as polihexanide, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 20977. European Medicines Agency schedules polihexanide in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB09970MIG. Most nations schedule polihexanide under HS 39119099 and SITC 57596.

As of Q4 2014, POLIHEXANIDE remains the US FDA Preferred Term for this commodity. SMILES: CCCCCCN=C(N)N=C(N)N.

UNSPSC 51472801 Polihexanide is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure antimicrobial cleaning and disinfection agents for janitorial and facility operations. Recent solicitations show the code deployed for high-volume, consumable purchases of disinfectant solutions and related operational supplies used across government facilities operating continuous service cycles. Issuing bodies under this code include county governments procuring for public safety and operational departments; the recent activity reflects county purchasing offices as the primary buyers, typically acquiring products on an as-needed basis to support facilities operated by public agencies such as fire rescue departments and administrative complexes.

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners posted ITB 2600319 on July 7, 2026, for janitorial and operational supplies (due July 24, 2026) estimated at $765,679.84 for a one-year term, sourcing products for the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Department across 47 fire stations operating 24/7. The solicitation required bidders to be authorized distributors capable of standard delivery within 10 days and emergency delivery within five business days to the Public Safety Operations Complex in Tampa, Florida. Recent activity concentrates in Florida, specifically in the Tampa Bay region. The contract was available to members of the Hillsborough County Governmental Purchasing Council under the same terms, indicating potential for cooperative purchasing leverage across the county's vendor network.