SIC 2812 Alkalies and Chlorine

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SIC 2812 Alkalies and Chlorine

SIC 2812

This industry classification includes establishments engaged in manufacturing alkalies and chlorine. Examples of products include compressed or liquefied chlorine, sodium or potassium hydroxide, sodium bicarbonate, and soda ash (not produced at mines). Alkalies produced by mining are classified in SIC 1474: Potash, Soda, and Borate Minerals.

NAICS CODE(S)

325181

Alkalies and Chlorine Manufacturing

INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT

The two primary commodities offered by the alkalies and chlorine industry are chlorine and sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), together representing the bulk of all shipments. According to U.S. Census Bureau, the value of shipments by U.S. alkalies and chlorine manufacturers was nearly $6.5 billion in 2005.

Chlorine and caustic soda have consistently appeared on lists of the top ten U.S. chemicals according to production weight. They are co-products of the same chemical process. This means that they are created at the same...

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