325180 — Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing basic inorganic chemicals (except industrial gases and synthetic dyes and pigments).
Illustrative Examples
- Alkalies manufacturing
- Aluminum compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
- Carbides (e.g., baron, calcium, silicon, tungsten) manufacturing
- Carbon black manufacturing
- Chlorine manufacturing
- Hydrochloric acid manufacturing
- Potassium inorganic compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
- Radioactive isotopes manufacturing
- Sulfides and sulfites manufacturing
- Sulfuric acid manufacturing
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 325180 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing |
| SBA Size Standard | 1,000 employees |
| U.S. Establishments | 705 (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 325100 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 325 → 3251 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2812 - Alkalies and Chlorine (via SIC1987:2812→NAICS1997:325181→2002:325181→2007:325181→2012:325180→2017:325180→2022:325180)
- SIC 2816 - Inorganic Pigments (via SIC1987:2816→NAICS1997:325182→2002:325182→2007:325182→2012:325180→2017:325180→2022:325180)
- SIC 2819 - Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, NEC (via SIC1987:2819→NAICS1997:325188→2002:325188→2007:325188→2012:325180→2017:325180→2022:325180)
- SIC 2869 - Industrial Organic Chemicals, NEC (via SIC1987:2869→NAICS1997:325188→2002:325188→2007:325188→2012:325180→2017:325180→2022:325180)
- SIC 2895 - Carbon Black (via SIC1987:2895→NAICS1997:325182→2002:325182→2007:325182→2012:325180→2017:325180→2022:325180)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 3610 — Printing, Duplicating, and Bookbinding Equipment
- PSC 3650 — Chemical and Pharmaceutical Products Manufacturing Machinery
- PSC 6810 — Chemicals
- PSC 6820 — Dyes
- PSC 6850 — Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties
- PSC 9620 — Minerals, Natural and Synthetic
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 325180:
- Sector 31-33 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Manufacturing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 3251
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 325180 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 325180 is 'Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,000 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 325180?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 325180 is 1,000 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 325180?
NAICS code 325180 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2812 - Alkalies and Chlorine, 2816 - Inorganic Pigments, 2819 - Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, NEC, 2869 - Industrial Organic Chemicals, NEC, 2895 - Carbon Black.