NAICS Code 325180 — Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 32518 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing).
| Code | 325180 |
|---|---|
| Title | Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | 1,000 employees |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing basic inorganic chemicals (except industrial gases and synthetic dyes and pigments).
Illustrative Examples:
Alkalies manufacturing
Aluminum compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Carbides (e.g., baron, calcium, silicon, tungsten) manufacturing
Carbon black manufacturing
Chlorine manufacturing
Hydrochloric acid manufacturing
Potassium inorganic compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Radioactive isotopes manufacturing
Sulfides and sulfites manufacturing
Sulfuric acid manufacturing
Is a business under 325180 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 325180 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed 1,000 employees. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — employee count is averaged over the latest 24 months.
Where 325180 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 31-33 | Manufacturing |
| Subsector | 325 | Chemical Manufacturing |
| Industry Group | 3251 | Basic Chemical Manufacturing |
| NAICS Industry | 32518 | Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing |
| National Industry | 325180 | Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.