SIC 28 — Chemicals and Allied Products
This major group includes establishments producing basic chemicals, and establishments manufacturing products by predominantly chemical processes.
- 28 Major group
- 281 Industry group
- 2813 Official SIC code
- 2813-01 SIC Marketing Level
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Industrial Inorganic Chemicals 4 official SIC industries4 official SIC industries
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Industrial Gases 3 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2813-01Gas-Ind & Medical-Cylinder & Bulk (Manufacturing) 375 companies
- 2813-03Hydrogen (Manufacturing) 17 companies
- 2813-04Gases-Industrial & Medical (Manufacturing) 74 companies
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Inorganic Pigments 4 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2816-01Titanium (Manufacturing) 45 companies
- 2816-02Colors & Pigments (Manufacturing) 34 companies
- 2816-03Lamp-Black (Manufacturing) 1 company
- 2816-98Inorganic Pigments (Manufacturing) 7 companies
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Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, Not Elsewhere Classified 12 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2819-01Catalysts (Manufacturing) 53 companies
- 2819-02Alum (Manufacturing) 4 companies
- 2819-03Bleaching Compounds (Manufacturing) 1 company
- 2819-04Carbon-Activated (Manufacturing) 17 companies
- 2819-05Radioactive Materials (Manufacturing) 10 companies
- 2819-07Copper Oxide (Manufacturing) 1 company
- 2819-09Brine (Manufacturing) 2 companies
- 2819-10Calcium Carbonate (Manufacturing) 1 company
- 2819-11Carbide Metals & Products (Manufacturing) 14 companies
- 2819-12Iodine (Manufacturing) 3 companies
- 2819-13Silica Gel (Manufacturing) 1 company
- 2819-98Industrial Inorganic Chmcls NEC (Manufacturing) 207 companies
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Alkalies and Chlorine 6 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2812-01Potash (Manufacturing) 4 companies
- 2812-02Alkalies (Manufacturing) 1 company
- 2812-03Chlorine (Manufacturing) 3 companies
- 2812-04Soda Ash (Manufacturing) 4 companies
- 2812-05Soda Bicarbonate (Manufacturing) 3 companies
- 2812-98Alkalies & Chlorine (Manufacturing) 6 companies
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Plastics Materials and Synthetic Resins, Synthetic Rubber 4 official SIC industries4 official SIC industries
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Plastics Materials, Synthetic Resins, and Nonvulcanizable Elastomers 7 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2821-01Plastics-Raw Mtrls/Powder/Resin (Manufacturing) 364 companies
- 2821-02Fiber Glass Products (Manufacturing) 38 companies
- 2821-03Plastics (Manufacturing) 150 companies
- 2821-04Polyurethane Products (Manufacturing) 34 companies
- 2821-05Resins (Manufacturing) 35 companies
- 2821-07Acrylic (Manufacturing) 23 companies
- 2821-08Epoxy-Compounds (Manufacturing) 36 companies
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Synthetic Rubber (Vulcanizable Elastomers) 2 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2822-01Rubber-Synthetic (Manufacturing) 36 companies
- 2822-02Urethane & Urethane Products (Manufacturing) 11 companies
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Cellulosic Manmade Fibers 1 SIC Marketing Level category
- 2823-98Cellulosic Manmade Fibers (Manufacturing) 2 companies
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Manmade Organic Fibers, except Cellulosic 3 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2824-01Manmade Organic Fbrs-Ex Cellulosic (Manufacturing) 5 companies
- 2824-03Synthetic Fibers (Manufacturing) 11 companies
- 2824-05Shrink Wrapping (Manufacturing) 30 companies
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Drugs 4 official SIC industries4 official SIC industries
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Medicinal Chemicals and Botanical Products 2 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2833-01Mercury (Manufacturing) 2 companies
- 2833-98Medicinal Chemical/Botanical Products (Manufacturing) 334 companies
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Pharmaceutical Preparations 14 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2834-01Drug (Manufacturing) 195 companies
- 2834-02Poultry Medicines & Vaccines (Manufacturing) 7 companies
- 2834-03Vitamin Products (Manufacturing) 35 companies
- 2834-04Drug Millers (Manufacturing) 375 companies
- 2834-05Zinc Oxide (Manufacturing) 6 companies
- 2834-06Medicines-Patent (Manufacturing) 9 companies
- 2834-07Laboratories-Pharmaceutical (Manufacturing) 110 companies
- 2834-08Allergy Laboratories (Manufacturing) 4 companies
- 2834-10Tablet Makers-Pharm-Food Etc (Manufacturing) 4 companies
- 2834-11Water Deionization (Manufacturing) 6 companies
- 2834-12Water Scale Removers (Manufacturing) 1 company
- 2834-13Nuclear Medicine Supplies & Acces (Manufacturing) 50 companies
- 2834-14Medications Wholesale (Manufacturing) 11 companies
- 2834-98Pharmaceutical Preparation (Manufacturing) 913 companies
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In Vitro and In Vivo Diagnostic Substances 1 SIC Marketing Level category
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Biological Products, except Diagnostic Substances 4 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2836-01Biological Products (Manufacturing) 487 companies
- 2836-02Biological Specimens (Manufacturing) 15 companies
- 2836-03Fruit Pollens (Manufacturing)
- 2836-04Serums & Vaccines (Manufacturing) 22 companies
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Soap, Detergents, and Cleaning Preparations; Perfumes, Cosmetics, and Other Toilet Preparations 4 official SIC industries4 official SIC industries
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Surface Active Agents, Finishing Agents, Sulfonated Oils, and Assistants 3 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2843-01Leather Finishers (Manufacturing) 6 companies
- 2843-03Textile Finishers (Manufacturing) 6 companies
- 2843-98Surface Active Agents (Manufacturing) 11 companies
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Perfumes, Cosmetics, and other Toilet Preparations 10 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2844-01Nail Polish (Manufacturing) 15 companies
- 2844-02Make-Up-Masquerade & Theatrical (Manufacturing) 2 companies
- 2844-03Perfume (Manufacturing) 50 companies
- 2844-04Tooth Powders & Pastes (Manufacturing) 4 companies
- 2844-05Cosmetics (Manufacturing) Equipment (Manufacturing) 94 companies
- 2844-06Health & Beauty Aids (Manufacturing) 73 companies
- 2844-07Sachets (Manufacturing) 2 companies
- 2844-08Fragrance (Manufacturing) 33 companies
- 2844-10Cosmetic Manufacturers 391 companies
- 2844-98Perfumes Cosmetics/Toilet Preps (Manufacturing) 105 companies
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Specialty Cleaning, Polishing, and Sanitation Preparations 10 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2842-01Polishes (Manufacturing) 69 companies
- 2842-02Sweeping Compounds (Manufacturing) 1 company
- 2842-03Cleaning Compounds (Manufacturing) 180 companies
- 2842-04Deodorants (Manufacturing) 10 companies
- 2842-05Starch (Manufacturing) 4 companies
- 2842-06Beeswax (Manufacturing) 16 companies
- 2842-07Disinfectants & Germicides (Manufacturing) 12 companies
- 2842-09Ink Eradicators (Manufacturing) 2 companies
- 2842-10Gas Odorants (Manufacturing) 1 company
- 2842-98Specialty Clng Plshng/Sanitation (Manufacturing) 39 companies
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Soap and Other Detergents, except Specialty Cleaners 2 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2841-01Soaps & Detergents (Manufacturing) 907 companies
- 2841-02Glycerine (Manufacturing) 1 company
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Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels, and Allied Products 1 official SIC industry1 official SIC industry
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Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels, and Allied Products 12 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2851-01Paint Removers (Manufacturing) 27 companies
- 2851-02Lacquers (Manufacturing) 64 companies
- 2851-03Paint (Manufacturing) 189 companies
- 2851-04Manufacturers-Coatings 66 companies
- 2851-06Shellac (Manufacturing) 1 company
- 2851-07Fillers (Non-Metallic) (Manufacturing) 2 companies
- 2851-08Furniture Finishing Materials (Manufacturing) 3 companies
- 2851-09Putty (Manufacturing) 3 companies
- 2851-10Metallic Finishes (Manufacturing) 4 companies
- 2851-12Glazing Compounds (Manufacturing) 5 companies
- 2851-14Painters Equipment & Supplies (Manufacturing) 31 companies
- 2851-98Paint Varnish & Allied Products (Manufacturing) 151 companies
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Industrial Organic Chemicals 3 official SIC industries3 official SIC industries
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Gum and Wood Chemicals 4 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2861-01Gum & Wood Chemicals (Manufacturing) 8 companies
- 2861-02Tanners-Oil (Manufacturing)
- 2861-04Naval Stores (Manufacturing) 1 company
- 2861-05Methanol (Manufacturing) 4 companies
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Cyclic Organic Crudes and Intermediates, and Organic Dyes and Pigments 5 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2865-01Chemicals-Blending & Grinding (Manufacturing) 9 companies
- 2865-02Dyes & Dyestuffs (Manufacturing) 15 companies
- 2865-03Paint-Manufacturing Materials (Manufacturing) 25 companies
- 2865-04Color Cards (Manufacturing) 2 companies
- 2865-98Cyclic Organic Crudes/Dyes/Pgmnts (Manufacturing) 15 companies
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Industrial Organic Chemicals, Not Elsewhere Classified 7 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2869-01Flavoring Extracts (Manufacturing) Supplies (Manufacturing) 29 companies
- 2869-03Plasticizers (Manufacturing) 2 companies
- 2869-04Solvents (Manufacturing) 6 companies
- 2869-05Nuclear Fuels (Manufacturing) 5 companies
- 2869-07Artificial Sweetener (Manufacturing) 7 companies
- 2869-08Ethanol Manufacturers 64 companies
- 2869-98Industrial Organic Chemicals NEC (Manufacturing) 149 companies
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Agricultural Chemicals 4 official SIC industries4 official SIC industries
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Nitrogenous Fertilizers 1 SIC Marketing Level category
- 2873-01Fertilizers (Manufacturing) 355 companies
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Phosphatic Fertilizers 1 SIC Marketing Level category
- 2874-98Phosphatic Fertilizers (Manufacturing) 14 companies
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Fertilizers, Mixing Only 4 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2875-01Topsoil (Manufacturing) 9 companies
- 2875-02Composites (Manufacturing) 80 companies
- 2875-03Compost (Manufacturing) 140 companies
- 2875-98Fertilizer Mixing Only (Manufacturing) 95 companies
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Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals, Not Elsewhere Classified 9 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2879-01Insecticides (Manufacturing) 8 companies
- 2879-02Lime (Manufacturing) (Pesticides) 19 companies
- 2879-03Enzymes (Manufacturing) 13 companies
- 2879-04Commercial Agricultural Cleaners (Manufacturing)
- 2879-05Pest Control Supplies & Equipment (Manufacturing) 43 companies
- 2879-06Bird Barriers-Repellents & Controls (Manufacturing) 2 companies
- 2879-07Herbicides (Manufacturing) 9 companies
- 2879-08Mothproofing Supplies (Manufacturing) 1 company
- 2879-98Pesticides & Ag Chemicals NEC (Manufacturing) 112 companies
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Miscellaneous Chemical Products 5 official SIC industries5 official SIC industries
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Adhesives and Sealants 4 SIC Marketing Level categories
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Explosives 1 SIC Marketing Level category
- 2892-01Explosives (Manufacturing) 70 companies
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Printing Ink 2 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2893-01Inks-Printing & Lithographing (Manufacturing) 136 companies
- 2893-02Printing Ink (Manufacturing) 83 companies
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Carbon Black 1 SIC Marketing Level category
- 2895-01Carbon Black (Manufacturing) 22 companies
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Chemicals and Chemical Preparations, Not Elsewhere Classified 22 SIC Marketing Level categories
- 2899-01Fireproofing Materials (Manufacturing) 32 companies
- 2899-02Anti-Freeze Compounds (Manufacturing) 5 companies
- 2899-03Metal-Powder-Fabricators (Manufacturing) 27 companies
- 2899-04Heat Treating Metal Equipment Supplies (Manufacturing) 18 companies
- 2899-05Chemicals (Manufacturing) 1,184 companies
- 2899-06Encapsulating (Manufacturing) 5 companies
- 2899-07Concrete Additives (Manufacturing) 16 companies
- 2899-08Concrete Patching Compounds (Manufacturing)
- 2899-09Fireworks (Manufacturing) 27 companies
- 2899-10Flux (Manufacturing) 4 companies
- 2899-11Inks (Manufacturing) 66 companies
- 2899-12Oil Well Drilling Mud & Additives (Manufacturing) 10 companies
- 2899-13Plasterers' Equipment & Supplies (Manufacturing) 4 companies
- 2899-15Oil Additives (Manufacturing) 18 companies
- 2899-16Rust Preventives (Manufacturing) 4 companies
- 2899-17Incense (Manufacturing) 2 companies
- 2899-18Gelatine (Manufacturing) 5 companies
- 2899-19Grouting Compounds (Manufacturing) 1 company
- 2899-21Oils-Core (Manufacturing) 1 company
- 2899-22Soldering Fluxes (Manufacturing) 2 companies
- 2899-23Anti-Fogging Compounds (Manufacturing) 2 companies
- 2899-24Water Distilled (Manufacturing) 3 companies
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Which industries are included in SIC 28?
SIC 28 is the Chemicals and Allied Products major group, part of Division D: Manufacturing. It includes 8 industry groups: Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, Plastics Materials and Synthetic Resins, Synthetic Rubber, Drugs, Soap, Detergents, and Cleaning Preparations; Perfumes, Cosmetics, and Other Toilet Preparations, Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels, and Allied Products, Industrial Organic Chemicals, Agricultural Chemicals and Miscellaneous Chemical Products.
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