UNSPSC 51473001: Benzalkonium chloride

This classification denotes a surface-active agent, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier F5UM2KM3W7. European Medicines Agency schedules Benzalkonium chloride in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB00714MIG. Benzalkonium chloride generally arises in the molecular formula C22H40CLN. The term BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE is an International Non-Proprietary Name or INN. Most nations schedule benzalkonium chloride under HS 34021200 and SITC 55421.

As of Q4 2014, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE remains the US FDA Preferred Term for this commodity. Benzalkonium chloride bears US NLM identifiers UMLS ID C0005026 and NCI Concept Code C82282. SMILES: C[NH+](C)CC1=CC=CC=C1.[Cl-].

UNSPSC 51473001 Benzalkonium chloride (Commodity) covers antimicrobial and disinfectant compounds that state and local governments procure as consumable janitorial and operational supplies for facilities maintenance and sanitation. Recent solicitations under this code reflect procurement of chemical compounds in bulk quantities for routine use across fire stations, public buildings, and other operational facilities where daily cleaning and disinfection are required.

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners posted ITB 26-00319 on July 7, 2026, seeking competitive sealed bids for janitorial and operational supplies on an as-needed basis, with bids due July 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The contract, valued at $765,679.84 for one year with no renewal options, will supply the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Department across 47 fire stations operating 24 hours daily. All products must be new and unused in original packaging; bidders must be authorized distributors capable of providing backorder and chain-of-custody information, with standard delivery within 10 days and emergency delivery within five business days to the Public Safety Operations Complex in Tampa, Florida. The County reserves the right to award by line item, group, or overall total net bid price and does not guarantee minimum purchase quantities. The contract may be shared with members of the Hillsborough County Governmental Purchasing Council under identical terms.