424690 — Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of chemicals and allied products (except agricultural and medicinal chemicals, paints and varnishes, fireworks, and plastics materials and basic forms and shapes) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Acids merchant wholesalers
- Industrial chemicals merchant wholesalers
- Automotive chemicals (except lubricating oils and greases) merchant wholesalers
- Industrial salts merchant wholesalers
- Dyestuffs merchant wholesalers
- Rosins merchant wholesalers
- Explosives (except ammunition and fireworks) merchant wholesalers
- Turpentine merchant wholesalers
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 5169 - Chemicals and Allied Products, NEC (via SIC1987:5169→NAICS1997:42269→2002:424690→2007:424690→2012:424690→2017:424690→2022:424690)
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 3620 — Rubber and Plastics Working Machinery
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 424690 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 424690 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 424690? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 175 employees for NAICS code 424690 (Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 424690? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 424690 (Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5169 - Chemicals and Allied Products, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424690:
- Sector 42 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Wholesale Trade sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 424690 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers).
- 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.