Chemical manufacturing

32511 - Petrochemical manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting feedstocks derived from petroleum, or from petroleum and natural gas liquids, into petrochemicals. Some important processes used in petrochemical manufacturing include steam cracking and steam reforming. For the purpose of defining this industry, petrochemicals consist of acyclic (aliphatic) hydrocarbons and cyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Chemical manufacturing - Classification structure
Code Title
325110Petrochemical manufacturing Petrochemical manufacturing
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