North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2012
- 31-33 - Manufacturing
- 325 - Chemical manufacturing
- 3251 - Basic chemical manufacturing
- 32518 - Other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing
325181 - Alkali and chlorine manufacturingCAN
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing alkalies and chlorine, often using an electrolysis process.
Illustrative example(s)
- potassium hydroxide (i.e., caustic potash), manufacturing
- sodium bicarbonate (i.e., baking soda), manufacturing
- sodium carbonate (i.e., soda ash), manufacturing
- sodium hydroxide (i.e., caustic soda), manufacturing
Exclusion(s)
- mining and preparing alkalies (See 212396 Potash mining)
- manufacturing industrial bleaches (See 325189 All other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing)
- manufacturing household bleaches (See 325610 Soap and cleaning compound manufacturing)
- manufacturing chlorine preparations for swimming pools (See 325999 All other miscellaneous chemical product manufacturing)
Report a problem on this page
Is something not working? Is there information outdated? Can't find what you're looking for?
Please contact us and let us know how we can help you.
- Date modified: