Assuming that the data you supplied is consistent, you will need some
sort of lookup table like this (used "code" to align columns):-

Code:
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desc material code Desc2
SHELL PLATE SA516 21110 CARBON STEEL - SHELL PLATE
SHELL PLATE SA516 21110 CARBON STEEL - SHELL PLATE
SKIRT SUPPORT SA516 21130 CARBON STEEL - SKIRTS/SAD
FLANGES SA709 21180 STAINLESS STEEL - FLANGES
GASKETS SA123 21520 BOLTS/NUTS/GASKETS/SPARE
GASKETS SA123 21520 BOLTS/NUTS/GASKETS/SPARE

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