The Chemical Manufacturing subsector is based on the transformation of organic and inorganic raw materials by a chemical process and the formulation of products. This subsector distinguishes the production of basic chemicals that comprise the first industry group from the production of intermediate and end products produced by further processing of basic chemicals that make up the remaining industry groups.
This subsector does not include all industries transforming raw materials by a chemical process. It is common for some chemical processing to occur during mining operations. These beneficiating operations, such as copper concentrating, are classified in Sector 21, Mining. Furthermore, the refining of crude petroleum is included in Subsector 324, Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing. In addition, the manufacturing of aluminum oxide is included in Subsector 331, Primary Metal Manufacturing; and beverage distilleries are classified in Subsector 312, Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing. As in the case of these two activities, the grouping of industries into subsectors may take into account the association of the activities performed with other activities in the subsector.
3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing chemicals using
basic processes, such as thermal cracking and distillation. Chemicals manufactured in this
industry group are usually separate chemical elements or separate chemically-defined compounds.
32511 Petrochemical Manufacturing
See industry description for 325110 below.
325110 Petrochemical Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing acyclic (i.e.,
aliphatic) hydrocarbons such as ethylene, propylene, and butylene made from refined petroleum or
liquid hydrocarbon and/or (2) manufacturing cyclic aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene,
toluene, styrene, xylene, ethyl benzene, and cumene made from refined petroleum or liquid
hydrocarbons.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing petrochemicals by refining crude petroleum - classified in Industry 324110, Petroleum Refineries;
- Manufacturing acetylene - classified in Industry 325120, Industrial Gas Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing basic organic chemicals (except petrochemicals) - classified in Industry 32519, Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; and
- Recovering liquid hydrocarbons from oil and gas field gases - classified in Industry 21111, Oil and Gas Extraction.
32512 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
See industry description for 325120 below.
325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing industrial organic and
inorganic gases in compressed, liquid, and solid forms.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing chlorine gas - classified in U.S. Industry 325181, Alkalies and Chlorine Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing ethane and butane gases made from refined petroleum or liquid hydrocarbons - classified in Industry 325110, Petrochemical Manufacturing.
32513 Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing synthetic organic and
inorganic dyes and pigments, such as lakes and toners (except electrostatic and photographic).
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing wood byproducts used as dying materials - classified in Industry 32519, Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing carbon, bone, and lamp black - classified in Industry 32518, Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing electrostatic and photographic toners - classified in Industry 32599, All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing natural food colorings - classified in Industry 31193, Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing natural organic colorings for nonfood uses - classified in Industry 32519, Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing.
325131 Inorganic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing inorganic dyes and
pigments.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing wood byproducts used as dyeing materials - classified in U.S. Industry 325191, Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing organic synthetic dyes and pigments - classified in U.S. Industry 325132, Synthetic Organic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing carbon, bone, and lamp black - classified in U.S. Industry 325182, Carbon Black Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing natural food colorings - classified in Industry 311930, Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing.
325132 Synthetic Organic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing synthetic organic
dyes and pigments, such as lakes and toners (except electrostatic and photographic).
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing wood byproducts used as dyeing materials - classified in U.S. Industry 325191, Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing inorganic dyes and pigments - classified in U.S. Industry 325131, Inorganic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing electrostatic and photographic toners - classified in U.S. Industry 325992, Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, and Chemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing natural food colorings - classified in Industry 311930, Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing natural organic colorings for nonfood uses (except wood byproducts) - classified in U.S. Industry 325199, All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing.
32518 Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing basic inorganic
chemicals (except industrial gases and synthetic dyes and pigments).
Illustrative Examples:
Alkalies manufacturing; Hydrochloric acid manufacturing; Aluminum compounds, not
specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing; Potassium inorganic compounds, not
specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing; Carbides (e.g., baron, calcium,
silium, tungsten) manufacturing; Radioactive isotopes manufacturing; Carbon black
manufacturing; Sulfides and sulfites manufacturing; Chlorine manufacturing;
Sulfuric acid manufacturing.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing industrial gases - classified in Industry 325120, Industrial Gas Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing inorganic dyes and pigments - classified in Industry 32513, Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing household bleaches - classified in Industry 32561, Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing;
- Mining and/or beneficiating alkalies - classified in Industry 21239, Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying;
- Manufacturing chlorine preparations (e.g., for swimming pools) - classified in Industry 32599, All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing nitrogenous and phosphoric fertilizers and fertilizer materials - classified in Industry 32531, Fertilizer Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing aluminum oxide (alumina) - classified in Industry 33131, Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing;
- Manufacturing inorganic insecticidal, herbicidal, fungicidal and pesticidal preparations - classified in Industry 325320, Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing photographic chemicals - classified in Industry 32599, All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing.
325181 Alkalies and Chlorine Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing
chlorine, sodium hydroxide (i.e., caustic soda), and other alkalies often using an
electrolysis process.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Mining and beneficiating alkalies - classified in U.S. Industry 212391, Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining;
- Manufacturing chlorine preparations (e.g., for swimming pools) - classified in U.S. Industry 325998, All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing industrial bleaches - classified in U.S. Industry 325188, All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing household bleaches - classified in U.S. Industry 325612, Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing.
325182 Carbon Black Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing carbon black, bone
black, and lamp black.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing pigments are classified in Industry 32513, Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing.
325188 All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing basic inorganic
chemicals (except industrial gases, inorganic dyes and pigments, alkalies and chlorine, and
carbon black).
Illustrative Examples:
Aluminum compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing; Potassium
inorganic compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing;
Carbides (e.g., baron, calcium, silicon, tungsten) manufacturing; Sodium
inorganic compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing; Fluorine
manufacturing; Sulfides and sulfites manufacturing; Hydrochloric acid manufacturing;
Sulfuric acid manufacturing.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing industrial gases - classified in Industry 325120, Industrial Gas Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing inorganic dyes and pigments - classified in U.S. Industry 325131, Inorganic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing alkalies and chlorine - classified in U.S. Industry 325181, Alkalies and Chlorine Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing carbon black - classified in U.S. Industry 325182, Carbon Black Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing household bleaches - classified in U.S. Industry 325612, Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing nitrogenous and phosphoric fertilizers and fertilizer material - classified in Industry 32531, Fertilizer Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing aluminum oxide (i.e., alumina) - classified in U.S. Industry 331311, Alumina Refining;
- Manufacturing inorganic insecticidal, herbicidal, fungicidal, and pesticidal preparations - classified in Industry 325320, Pesticide and Other Agriculture Chemical Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing photographic chemicals - classified in U.S. Industry 325992, Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, and Chemical Manufacturing.
32519 Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing basic organic chemicals
(except petrochemicals, industrial gases, and synthetic dyes and pigments).
Illustrative Examples:
Carbon organic compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing;
Organo-inorganic compound manufacturing; Cyclic intermediates made from refined
petroleum or natural gas; Plasticizers (i.e., basic synthetic chemical) manufacturing;
Enzyme proteins (i.e., basic synthetic chemicals) (except pharmaceutical use) manufacturing;
Silicone (except resins) manufacturing; Fatty acids (e.g., margaric, oleic, stearic)
manufacturing; Synthetic sweeteners (i.e., sweetening agents) manufacturing;
Gum and wood chemicals manufacturing.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing petrochemicals from refined petroleum or liquid hydrocarbons - classified in Industry 325110, Petrochemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing petrochemicals by refining crude petroleum - classified in Industry 324110, Petroleum Refineries;
- Manufacturing organic industrial gases - classified in Industry 325120, Industrial Gas Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing synthetic organic dyes and pigments - classified in Industry 32513, Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing natural glycerin - classified in Industry 32561, Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing activated charcoal - classified in Industry 32599, All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing organic insecticidal, herbicidal, fungicidal, and pesticidal preparations - classified in Industry 325320, Pesticide and Other Agriculture Chemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing elastomers - classified in Industry 32521, Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing urea - classified in Industry 32531, Fertilizer Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing coal tar crudes in integrated steel mills with coke ovens - classified in Industry 33111, Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing coal tar crudes in coke ovens not integrated with steel mills and fuel briquettes from refined petroleum - classified in Industry 32419, Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing natural food colorings - classified in Industry 31194, Seasoning and Dressing Manufacturing.
325191 Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) distilling wood or gum into
products, such as tall oil and wood distillates, and (2) manufacturing wood or gum chemicals,
such as naval stores, natural tanning materials, charcoal briquettes, and charcoal (except
activated).
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing activated charcoal - classified in U.S. Industry 325998, All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing fuel briquettes from refined petroleum - classified in U.S. Industry 324199, All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing.
325192 Cyclic Crude and Intermediate Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) distilling coal tars and/or
(2) manufacturing cyclic crudes or, cyclic intermediates (i.e., hydrocarbons, except aromatic
petrochemicals) from refined petroleum or natural gas.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing cyclic chemicals (except aromatic and intermediates) - classified in U.S. Industry 325199, All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing aromatic petrochemicals from refined petroleum or natural gas - classified in Industry 325110, Petrochemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing aromatic petrochemicals by refining crude petroleum - classified in Industry 324110, Petroleum Refineries;
- Distilling wood products - classified in U.S. Industry 325191, Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing coal tar crudes in steel mills with coke ovens - classified in U.S. Industry 331111, Iron and Steel Mills; and
- Manufacturing coal tar crudes in coke oven establishments and fuel briquettes from refined petroleum - classified in U.S. Industry 324199, All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing.
325193 Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing nonpotable ethyl
alcohol.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Distilling liquors (except brandy) - classified in Industry 312140, Distilleries; and
- Manufacturing brandies - classified in Industry 312130, Wineries.
325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing basic organic
chemical products (except aromatic petrochemicals, industrial gases, synthetic organic dyes and
pigments, gum and wood chemicals, cyclic crudes and intermediates, and ethyl alcohol).
Illustrative Examples:
Calcium organic compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing;
Organo-inorganic compound manufacturing; Carbon organic compounds, not specified
elsewhere by process, manufacturing; Plasticizers (i.e., basic synthetic chemical)
manufacturing; Enzyme proteins (i.e., basic synthetic chemicals) (except pharmaceutical use)
manufacturing; Silicone (except resins) manufacturing; Fatty acids (e.g., margaric,
oleic, stearic) manufacturing; Synthetic sweeteners (i.e., sweetening agents) manufacturing.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing aromatic petrochemicals from refined petroleum or natural gas - classified in Industry 325110, Petrochemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing aromatic petrochemicals by refining crude petroleum - classified in Industry 324110, Petroleum Refineries;
- Manufacturing organic industrial gases - classified in Industry 325120, Industrial Gas Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing synthetic organic dyes and pigments - classified in U.S. Industry 325132, Synthetic Organic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing ethyl alcohol - classified in U.S. Industry 325193, Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing organic insecticidal, herbicidal, fungicidal, and pesticidal preparations - classified in Industry 325320, Pesticide and Other Agriculture Chemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing elastomers - classified in Industry 32521, Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing urea - classified in U.S. Industry 325311, Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing natural glycerin - classified in U.S. Industry 325611, Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing natural food colorings - classified in U.S. Industry 311942, Spice and Extract Manufacturing.
3252 Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
32521 Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1)
manufacturing synthetic resins, plastics materials, and nonvulcanizable elastomers and mixing and
blending resins on a custom basis; (2) manufacturing noncustomized synthetic resins; and (3)
manufacturing synthetic rubber.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing plastics resins and converting resins into plastics products - classified in Industry Group 3261, Plastics Product Manufacturing;
- Processing natural, synthetic, or reclaimed rubber into intermediate or final products - classified in Industry Group 3262, Rubber Product Manufacturing;
- Custom compounding resins made elsewhere - classified in Industry 32599, All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing resin adhesives - classified in Industry 325520, Adhesive Manufacturing.
325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing resins,
plastics materials, and nonvulcanizable thermoplastic elastomers and mixing and blending resins
on a custom basis and/or (2) manufacturing noncustomized synthetic resins.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing plastics resins and converting the resins into plastics products - classified in 3261, Plastics Product Manufacturing;
- Custom compounding resins made elsewhere - classified in U.S. Industry 325991, Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins; and
- Manufacturing plastics adhesives - classified in Industry 325520, Adhesive Manufacturing.
325212 Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing
This U.S. industry consists of establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing synthetic
rubber.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Processing natural, synthetic, or reclaimed rubber into intermediate or final products (except adhesives) - classified in Industry Group 3262, Rubber Product Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing rubber adhesives - classified Industry 325520, Adhesive Manufacturing.
32522 Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments
Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing cellulosic (i.e.,
rayon and acetate) and noncellulosic (i.e., nylon, polyolefin, and polyester) fibers and
filaments in the form of monofilament, filament yarn, staple, or tow or (2) manufacturing and
texturing cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers and filaments.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Texturizing cellulosic and noncellulosic fiber and filament made elsewhere - classified in Industry 31311, Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills; and
- Manufacturing textile glass fibers - classified in Industry 32721, Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing.
325221 Cellulosic Organic Fiber Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing cellulosic
(i.e., rayon and acetate) fibers and filaments in the form of monofilament, filament yarn,
staple, or tow or (2) manufacturing and texturizing cellulosic fibers and filaments.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Texturizing cellulosic fibers and filaments made elsewhere - classified in U.S. Industry 313112, Yarn Texturing, Throwing, and Twisting Mills; and
- Manufacturing noncellulosic fibers and filaments - classified in U.S. Industry 325222, Noncellulosic Organic Fiber Manufacturing.
325222 Noncellulosic Organic Fiber Manufacturing
This U.S. industry consists of establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing
noncellulosic (i.e., nylon, polyolefin, and polyester) fibers and filaments in the form of
monofilament, filament yarn, staple, or tow, or (2) manufacturing and texturizing noncellulosic
fibers and filaments.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Texturizing noncellulosic fibers - classified in U.S. Industry 313112, Yarn Texturing, Throwing, and Twisting Mills;
- Manufacturing cellulose fibers - classified in U.S. Industry 325221, Cellulosic Organic Fiber Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing textile glass fibers - classified in U.S. Industry 327212, Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing.
3253 Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
32531 Fertilizer Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1)
manufacturing nitrogenous or phosphatic fertilizer materials; (2) manufacturing fertilizers from
sewage or animal waste; (3) manufacturing nitrogenous or phosphatic materials and mixing with
other ingredients into fertilizers; and (4) mixing ingredients made elsewhere into fertilizers.
325311 Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following:
(1) manufacturing nitrogenous fertilizer materials and mixing ingredients into fertilizers; (2)
manufacturing fertilizers from sewage or animal waste; and (3) manufacturing nitrogenous
materials and mixing them into fertilizers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Mixing ingredients made elsewhere into nitrogenous fertilizers - classified in U.S. Industry 325314, Fertilizer (Mixing Only) Manufacturing.
325312 Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing phosphatic
fertilizer materials or (2) manufacturing phosphatic materials and mixing them into fertilizers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Mixing ingredients made elsewhere into phosphatic fertilizers are classified in U.S. Industry 325314, Fertilizer (Mixing Only) Manufacturing.
325314 Fertilizer (Mixing Only) Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mixing ingredients made
elsewhere into fertilizers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing nitrogenous fertilizer materials or fertilizer materials from sewage or animal waste and mixing these ingredients into nitrogenous fertilizers - classified in U.S. Industry 325311, Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing phosphatic fertilizer materials and mixing ingredients into fertilizers - classified in U.S. Industry 325312, Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing.
32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
See industry description for 325320 below.
325320 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the formulation and preparation of
agricultural and household pest control chemicals (except fertilizers).
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing basic chemicals requiring further processing before use as agriculture chemicals - classified in Industry Group 3251, Basic Chemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing fertilizers - classified in Industry 32531, Fertilizer Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing agricultural lime products - classified in Industry 327410, Lime Manufacturing.
3254 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
32541 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1)
manufacturing biological and medicinal products; (2) processing (i.e., grading, grinding, and
milling) botanical drugs and herbs; (3) isolating active medicinal principals from botanical
drugs and herbs; and (4) manufacturing pharmaceutical products intended for internal and external
consumption in such forms as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions,
and suspensions.
325411 Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing uncompounded
medicinal chemicals and their derivatives (i.e., generally for use by pharmaceutical preparation
manufacturers) and/or (2) grading, grinding, and milling uncompounded botanicals.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing packaged compounded medicinals and botanicals - classified in U.S. Industry 325412, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing vaccines, toxoids, blood fractions, and culture media of plant or animal origin (except for diagnostic use) - classified in U.S. Industry 325414, Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing.
325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing in-vivo diagnostic
substances and pharmaceutical preparations (except biological) intended for internal and external
consumption in dose forms, such as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders,
solutions, and suspensions.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing uncompounded medicinal chemicals and their derivatives - classified in U.S. Industry 325411, Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing in-vitro diagnostic substances - classified in U.S. Industry 325413, In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing vaccines, toxoids, blood fractions, and culture media of plant or animal origin (except for diagnostic use) - classified in U.S. Industry 325414, Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing.
325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing in-vitro (i.e.,
not taken internally) diagnostic substances, such as chemical, biological, or radioactive
substances. The substances are used for diagnostic tests that are performed in test tubes, petri
dishes, machines, and other diagnostic test-type devices.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing in-vivo diagnostic substances are classified in U.S. Industry 325412, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing.
325414 Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing vaccines, toxoids,
blood fractions, and culture media of plant or animal origin (except diagnostic).
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing in-vitro diagnostic substances - classified in U.S. Industry 325413, In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing pharmaceutical preparations, (except biological and in-vivo diagnostic substances) - classified in U.S. Industry 325412, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing.
3255 Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
32551 Paint and Coating Manufacturing
See industry description for 325510 below.
325510 Paint and Coating Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) mixing pigments, solvents, and
binders into paints and other coatings, such as stains, varnishes, laquers, enamels, shellacs,
and water repellant coatings for concrete and masonry, and/or (2) manufacturing allied paint
products, such as putties, paint and varnish removers, paint brush cleaners, and frit.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing creosote - classified in Industry 32519, Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing caulking compounds and sealants - classified in Industry 325520, Adhesive Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing artists' paints - classified in U.S. Industry 339942, Lead Pencil and Art Good Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing turpentine - classified in U.S. Industry 325191, Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing.
32552 Adhesive Manufacturing
See industry description for 325520 below.
325520 Adhesive Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing
adhesives, glues, and caulking compounds.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing asphalt and tar roofing cements from purchased asphaltic materials - classified in Industry 324122, Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing gypsum based caulking compounds - classified in Industry 327420, Gypsum Product Manufacturing.
3256 Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
32561 Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing and packaging soap and
other cleaning compounds, surface active agents, and textile and leather finishing agents used to
reduce tension or speed the drying process.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing synthetic glycerin - classified in Industry 32519, Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing industrial bleaches - classified in Industry 32518, Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing shampoos and shaving preparations - classified in Industry 325620, Toilet Preparation Manufacturing.
325611 Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing and packaging
soaps and other detergents, such as laundry detergents; dishwashing detergents; toothpaste gels,
and tooth powders; and natural glycerin.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing synthetic glycerin - classified in U.S. Industry 325199, All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing shampoos and shaving preparations - classified in Industry 325620, Toilet Preparation Manufacturing.
325612 Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing and packaging
polishes and specialty cleaning preparations.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing chlorine dioxide (i.e., industrial bleaching agent) - classified in U.S. Industry 325188, All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing.
325613 Surface Active Agent Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing bulk surface
active agents for use as wetting agents, emulsifiers, and penetrants, and/or (2) manufacturing
textiles and leather finishing agents used to reduce tension or speed the drying process.
32562 Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
See industry description for 325620 below.
325620 Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in preparing, blending, compounding, and
packaging toilet preparations, such as perfumes, shaving preparations, hair preparations, face
creams, lotions (including sunscreens), and other cosmetic preparations.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing toothpaste - classified in U.S. Industry 325611, Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing.
3259 Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing chemical products
(except basic chemicals; resins, synthetic rubber, cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers and
filaments; pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals; pharmaceuticals and
medicines; paints, coatings, and adhesives; soaps and cleaning compounds; and toilet
preparations).
32591 Printing Ink Manufacturing
See industry description for 325910 below.
325910 Printing Ink Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing printing and inkjet
inks and inkjet cartridges.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Recycling inkjet cartridges - classified in U.S. Industry 811212, Computer and Office Machine Repair and Maintenance;
- Manufacturing writing, drawing, and stamping ink - classified in U.S. Industry 325998, All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing toners and toner cartridges for photocopiers, fax machines, computer printers and similar office machines - classified in U.S. Industry 325992, Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, and Chemical Manufacturing.
32592 Explosives Manufacturing
See industry description for 325920 below.
325920 Explosives Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing explosives.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing ammunition, ammunition detonators, and percussion caps - classified in U.S. Industry 332992, Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing pyrotechnics - classified in U.S. Industry 325998, All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing.
32599 All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing chemical products
(except basic chemicals, resins, and synthetic rubber; cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers and
filaments; pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals; pharmaceuticals and
medicines; paints, coatings, and adhesives; and soaps, cleaning compounds, and toilet
preparations; printing inks; and explosives).
Illustrative Examples:
Activated carbon and charcoal manufacturing; Photographic chemicals manufacturing;
Antifreeze preparations manufacturing; Pyrotechnics (e.g., flares, flashlight bombs,
signals) manufacturing; Custom compounding (i.e., blending and mixing) of purchased
plastics resins; Sugar substitutes (i.e., synthetic sweeteners blended with other
ingredients) made from purchased synthetic sweeteners; Industrial salt manufacturing;
Swimming pool chemical preparations manufacturing; Matches and matchbook manufacturing;
Writing inks and fluids manufacturing.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing basic chemicals - classified in Industry Group 3251, Basic Chemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing resins, synthetic rubber, and artificial synthetic fibers and filaments - classified in Industry Group 3252, Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals - classified in Industry Group 3253, Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agriculture Chemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing pharmaceuticals and medicine including medicinal vegetable gelatin (i.e., agar-agar) - classified in Industry Group 3254, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing paints, coatings, and adhesives - classified in Industry Group 3255, Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing soaps and cleaning compounds - classified in Industry Group 3256, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing printing and inkjet inks - classified in Industry 325910, Printing Ink Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing explosives - classified in Industry 325920, Explosives Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing photographic paper stock (i.e., unsensitized) and paper mats, mounts, easels, and folders for photographic use - classified in Subsector 322, Paper Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing dessert gelatins - classified in Industry 31199, All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing medicinal gelatins - classified in Industry 32541, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing.
325991 Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) custom mixing and blending
plastics resins made elsewhere or (2) reformulating plastics resins from recycled plastics
products.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing synthetic resins and custom mixing and blending resins are classified in U.S. Industry 325211, Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing.
325992 Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, and Chemical
Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing sensitized film,
sensitized paper, sensitized cloth, sensitized plates, toners (i.e., for photocopiers, laser
printers, and similar electrostatic printing devices), toner cartridges, and photographic
chemicals.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing photographic paper stock (i.e., unsensitized) and paper mats, mounts, easels, and folders for photographic use - classified in Subsector 322, Paper Manufacturing.
325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and
Preparation Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing chemical products
(except basic chemicals, resins, synthetic rubber; cellulosic and noncellulosic fiber and
filaments; pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals; pharmaceuticals and
medicines; paints, coatings and adhesives; soap, cleaning compounds, and toilet preparations;
printing inks; explosives; custom compounding of purchased resins; and photographic films,
papers, plates, and chemicals).
Illustrative Examples:
Activated carbon and charcoal manufacturing; Pyrotechnics (e.g., flares, flashlight bombs,
signals) manufacturing; Antifreeze preparations manufacturing; Sugar substitutes (i.e.,
synthetic sweeteners blended with other ingredients) made from purchased synthetic
sweeteners manufacturing; Industrial salt manufacturing; Swimming pool chemical
preparations manufacturing; Lighter fluids (e.g., charcoal, cigarette) manufacturing;
Writing inks manufacturing; Matches and matchbook manufacturing.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing basic chemicals - classified in Industry Group 3251, Basic Chemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing resins, synthetic rubber, and artificial synthetic fibers and filaments - classified in Industry Group 3252, Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals - classified in Industry Group 3253, Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agriculture Chemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing pharmaceuticals and medicines including medicinal vegetable gelatin (i.e., agar-agar) - classified in Industry Group 3254, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing paints, coatings, and adhesives - classified in Industry Group 3255, Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing soaps and cleaning compounds - classified in Industry Group 3256, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing printing and inkjet inks - classified in Industry 325910, Printing Ink Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing explosives - classified in Industry 325920, Explosives Manufacturing;
- Custom compounding purchased plastics resins - classified in U.S. Industry 325991, Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins;
- Manufacturing photographic films, papers, plates, and chemicals - classified in U.S. Industry 325992, Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, and Chemical Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing dessert gelatin - classified in U.S. Industry 311999, All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing.
Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
