Google product category

Conductivity Gels & Lotions

Category ID505820
Full path for the feedHealth & Beauty > Health Care > Conductivity Gels & Lotions

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

  • WaveLength Ultrasound Gel
    WaveLength Ultrasound Gel
  • TheraSonic Conductive Gel
    TheraSonic Conductive Gel
  • Aquasonic Ultrasound Gel Clear
    Aquasonic Ultrasound Gel Clear
  • Parker Aquasonic Ultrasound Gel
    Parker Aquasonic Ultrasound Gel
  • Aquasonic Sonicpac Ultrasound Gel
    Aquasonic Sonicpac Ultrasound Gel
  • Wavelength Multi-Purpose Ultrasound Gel
    Wavelength Multi-Purpose Ultrasound Gel
  • Parker Labs Scan Ultrasound Gel
    Parker Labs Scan Ultrasound Gel
  • Henry Schein Ultrasound Gel
    Henry Schein Ultrasound Gel
  • Medline Ultrasound Gel
    Medline Ultrasound Gel

Understanding Conductivity Gels & Lotions (ID: 505820)

The Conductivity Gels & Lotions category (ID: 505820) is a specific segment within the Health Care taxonomy. It is designed for substances formulated to improve the transmission of electrical signals or ultrasonic waves between sensors and human skin during medical or diagnostic procedures.

This category is intended for specialized conductive media. Based on products found in the US market, this includes items such as ultrasound gels, multipurpose diagnostic conductive gels, and specialized sonic transmission lotions. These products are formulated to ensure clear, interference-free images or readings for clinical equipment.

Do not include products that belong to other Health Care branches. If your product is a Surgical Lubricant, use that specific category instead. Items categorized as First Aid or general Medicine & Drugs also fall outside this classification. Similarly, any products related to Acupuncture, Biometric Monitors, or Supports & Braces should be placed in their respective neighbouring categories to maintain feed accuracy.

This category has no subcategories, so this is the final level of classification for these products. Always aim for the most specific category possible to ensure Google applies the correct policies.

To include this in your product feed, use the numeric ID 505820 or the full path: Health & Beauty > Health Care > Conductivity Gels & Lotions. While this attribute is optional, providing the ID is preferred as it is language-independent and prevents Google from miscategorizing your inventory automatically.

Frequently asked questions

Is the google_product_category attribute mandatory?
It is optional, but highly recommended. Providing it ensures Google categorizes your items accurately, which can prevent issues with product visibility or policy enforcement.
Should I use the ID or the full category path?
You can use either. However, using the numeric ID 505820 is often preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
How does this differ from the product_type attribute?
The google_product_category is a predefined Google taxonomy, whereas product_type is a free-form field for your own internal inventory organization.

This category in other languages

ru
Красота и здоровье > Медицинские средства > Проводящие гели и лосьоны
uk
Краса та здоров'я > Медичні засоби > Провідні гелі та лосьйони