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.
Where 3251 sits in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy
- >31-33 Manufacturing
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Subcategories of 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing
- 32511Petrochemical Manufacturing
See industry description for 325110.
- 32512Industrial Gas Manufacturing
See industry description for 325120.
- 32513Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing
See industry description for 325130.
- 32518Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
See industry description for 325180.
- 32519Other 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: Biodiesel fuels not made in petroleum refineries and not blended with petroleum Carbon organic compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing Cyclic intermediates made from refined petroleum or natural gas (except aromatic petrochemicals) Enzyme proteins (i.e., basic synthetic chemicals) (except pharmaceutical use) manufacturing Gum and wood chemicals manufacturing Fatty acids (e.g., margaric, oleic, stearic) manufacturing Organo-inorganic compound manufacturing Plasticizers (i.e., basic synthetic chemical) manufacturing Silicone (except resins) manufacturing Synthetic sweeteners (i.e., sweetening agents) manufacturing Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Other NAICS 2022 codes under 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing
- 3252Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
- 3253Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
- 3254Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
- 3255Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
- 3256Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
- 3259Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAICS 2022 3251?
- NAICS 2022 3251 is "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.
- What does NAICS 2022 3251 include?
- 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing contains 5 direct subcategories: 32511 Petrochemical Manufacturing; 32512 Industrial Gas Manufacturing; 32513 Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing; 32518 Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing; 32519 Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing.
- What is the parent category of 3251?
- 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing sits under 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.
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