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2007 NAICS Definition

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--are classified in U.S. Industry 212391, Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining;
• Manufacturing chlorine preparations (e.g., for swimming pools)--are classified in U.S. Industry 325998, All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing;
• Manufacturing industrial bleaches--are classified in U.S. Industry 325188, All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing; and
• Manufacturing household bleaches--are classified in U.S. Industry 325612, Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing.

Index entries that bring you to this industry:

• Alkalies manufacturing
• Caustic potash manufacturing
• Caustic soda (i.e., sodium hydroxide) manufacturing
• Chlorine manufacturing
• Potassium carbonate manufacturing
• Potassium hydroxide (i.e., caustic potash) manufacturing
• Sal soda (i.e., washing soda) manufacturing
• Soda ash manufacturing
• Sodium bicarbonate manufacturing
• Sodium carbonate (i.e., soda ash) manufacturing
• Sodium hydroxide (i.e., caustic soda) manufacturing