325613 — Surface Active Agent Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing bulk surface active agents for use as wetting agents, emulsifiers, and penetrants and/or (2) manufacturing textile and leather finishing agents used to reduce tension or speed the drying process (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
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 2843 - Surface Active Agents, Finishing Agents, Sulfonated Oils, and Assistants (via SIC1987:2843→NAICS1997:325613→2002:325613→2007:325613→2012:325613→2017:325613→2022:325613)
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 325613 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 325613 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Surface Active Agent Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 325613? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,100 employees for NAICS code 325613 (Surface Active Agent Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 325613? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 325613 (Surface Active Agent Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2843 - Surface Active Agents, Finishing Agents, Sulfonated Oils, and Assistants.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 325613:
- 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 325613 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Surface Active Agent 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.