325611 — Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing and packaging bath, facial, and hand soaps, hand sanitizers, and other detergents, such as laundry and dishwashing detergents; toothpaste gels and tooth powders; and natural glycerin (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing synthetic glycerin--are classified in U.S. Industry 325199, All Other Basic Organic
- Chemical Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing shampoos and shaving preparations--are classified in Industry 325620, Toilet Preparation
- Manufacturing.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2841 - Soaps and Other Detergents, Except Specialty Cleaners (via SIC1987:2841→NAICS1997:325611→2002:325611→2007:325611→2012:325611→2017:325611→2022:325611)
- SIC 2844 - Perfumes, Cosmetics, and Other Toilet Preparations (via SIC1987:2844→NAICS1997:325611→2002:325611→2007:325611→2012:325611→2017:325611→2022:325611)
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 8520 — Toilet Soap, Shaving Preparations, and Dentifrices
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 325611 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 325611 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 325611? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,100 employees for NAICS code 325611 (Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 325611? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 325611 (Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2841 - Soaps and Other Detergents, Except Specialty Cleaners, 2844 - Perfumes, Cosmetics, and Other Toilet Preparations.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 325611:
- 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.
- NAICS 325611 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing).
- 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.