Definition
Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (NAICS 32518)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (NAICS 32518) industry. You can use this definition to properly identify the segment of the industry you wish to study further in other sections of Canadian Industry Statistics.

Definition of the Industry

This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in manufacturing basic inorganic chemicals.

Exclusions

Establishments primarily engaged in:

• manufacturing nitrogenous and phosphoric fertilizers (32531, Fertilizer Manufacturing)
• manufacturing inorganic insecticidal, herbicidal and fungicidal preparations (32532, Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing)
• manufacturing photographic chemicals (32599, All Other Chemical Product Manufacturing)
• manufacturing alumina (33131, Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing)