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.
| 2002 NAICS | Corresponding Index Entries |
| 325181 | Alkalies Manufacturing |
| 325181 | Caustic Potash Manufacturing |
| 325181 | Caustic Soda (i.e., Sodium Hydroxide) Manufacturing |
| 325181 | Chlorine Manufacturing |
| 325181 | Potassium Carbonate Manufacturing |
| 325181 | Potassium Hydroxide Manufacturing |
| 325181 | Sal Soda (i.e., Washing Soda) Manufacturing |
| 325181 | Soda Ash Manufacturing |
| 325181 | Sodium Bicarbonate Manufacturing |
| 325181 | Sodium Carbonate (i.e., Soda Ash) Manufacturing |
| 325181 | Sodium Hydroxide (i.e., Caustic Soda) Manufacturing |
