Manufacturing Part 5

Description

This major group includes establishments producing basic chemicals, and establishments manufacturing
products by predominantly chemical processes. Establishments classified in this major group
manufacture three general classes of products: (1) basic chemicals, such as acids, alkalies, salts, and
organic chemicals; (2) chemical products to be used in further manufacture, such as synthetic fibers,
plastics materials, dry colors, and pigments; and (3) finished chemical products to be used for ultimate
consumption, such as drugs, cosmetics, and soaps; or to be used as materials or supplies in other
industries, such as paints, fertilizers, and explosives. The mining of natural alkalies and other natural
potassium, sodium, and boron compounds, of natural rock salt, and of other natural chemicals and
fertilizers are classified in Mining, Industry Group 147. Establishments primarily engaged in
manufacturing nonferrous metals and high-percentage ferroalloys are classified in Major Group 33;
those manufacturing silicon carbide are classified in Major Group 32; those manufacturing baking
powder, other leavening compounds, and starches are classified in Major Group 20; and those
manufacturing artists’ colors are classified in Major Group 39. Establishments primarily engaged in
packaging, repackaging, and bottling of purchased chemical products, but not engaged in manufacturing
chemicals and allied products, are classified in Wholesale or Retail Trade industries.