North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada 2012 Version 1.2

271 - Basic chemicals

This group comprises basic chemicals.

This class comprises other basic inorganic chemicals.

This subclass comprises other basic inorganic chemicals, n.e.c.

Prepared radioactive isotopes.

Illustrative example(s)
- carbon 13
- cobalt 60
- selenium, as prepared radioactive isotopes (selenium 75)
- thallium chloride, as prepared radioactive isotope (thallium 201)
All examples

Inorganic acids, except nitric, phosphoric and sulphuric acids.

Illustrative example(s)
- boric acid
- hypophosphorous acid
- phosphinic acid
- phosphonic acid
- phosphorous acid
- sulphamic acid
- sulphonitric acid
All examples
Inclusion(s)
- hydrochloric acid, including anhydrous

Alkalis, alums, and bleaches, except chlorine and sodium hydroxide.

Illustrative example(s)
- baking soda
- caustic potash
- disodium carbonate
- pearl ash
- potassium bicarbonate
- potassium carbonate
- potassium peroxide
All examples

Inorganic aluminum compounds, n.e.c.

Illustrative example(s)
- aluminum chloride
- aluminum fluoride
- aluminum hydroxide gel
- aluminum silicate
- aluminum sulphate
- calcium aluminate
- cobalt aluminate
- hydrated magnesium aluminate
- sodium aluminate
All examples
Exclusion(s)
- aluminum oxide (See 1552121 Refined aluminum oxide)

Other miscellaneous inorganic chemicals, n.e.c.

Illustrative example(s)
- arsenic
- calcium carbonate
- Epsom salts
- iron sulphate
- mercury oxide
- nitrogen peroxide
- potassium fluoride
- silica gel
- zinc oxide
All examples
Inclusion(s)
- ferrous sulphate including exsiccated