20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
This division includes the transformation of organic and inorganic raw materials by a chemical process and the formation of products. It distinguishes the production of basic chemicals that constitute the first industry group from the production of intermediate and end products produced by further processing of basic chemicals that make up the remaining industry classes.
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Subcategories of 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
- 20.1Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms
This group includes the manufacture of basic chemical products, fertilisers and associated nitrogen compounds, as well as plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms.
- 20.2Manufacture of other chemical products
This class includes: - manufacture of insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, acaricides, molluscicides, biocides - manufacture of anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators - manufacture of disinfectants (for agricultural and other use) - manufacture of other agrochemical products n.e.c. This class excludes: - manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, see 20.15
- 20.3Manufacture of man-made fibres
This class includes: - manufacture of paints and varnishes, enamels or lacquers - manufacture of prepared pigments and dyes, opacifiers and colours - manufacture of vitrifiable enamels and glazes and engobes and similar preparations - manufacture of mastics - manufacture of caulking compounds and similar non-refractory filling or surfacing preparations - manufacture of organic composite solvents and thinners - manufacture of prepared paint or varnish removers - manufacture of printing ink This class excludes: - manufacture of dyestuffs and pigments, see 20.12 - manufacture of writing and drawing ink, see 20.59
- 20.4Manufacture of other chemical products
Manufacture of other chemical products covers the production of industrial chemicals and chemical preparations not classified elsewhere, such as specialty chemicals, industrial gases, synthetic resins, adhesives, paints, dyes, photographic chemicals and other formulated chemical mixtures for various industrial and consumer uses.
- 20.5Manufacture of other chemical products
This group includes the manufacture of explosives and pyrotechnic products, glues, essential oils and chemical products n.e.c., e.g. photographic chemical material (including film and sensitised paper), composite diagnostic preparations etc.
- 20.6Manufacture of man-made fibres
This class includes: - manufacture of synthetic or artificial filament tow - manufacture of synthetic or artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning - manufacture of synthetic or artificial filament yarn, including high-tenacity yarn - manufacture of synthetic or artificial monofilament or strip This class excludes: - spinning of synthetic or artificial fibres, see 13.10 - manufacture of yarns made of man-made staple, see 13.10
Other NAF Rev 2 codes under 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
- 10Manufacture of food products
- 11Manufacture of beverages
- 12Manufacture of tobacco products
- 13Manufacture of textiles
- 14Manufacture of wearing apparel
- 15Manufacture of leather and related products
- 16Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
- 17Manufacture of paper and paper products
- 18Printing and reproduction of recorded media
- 19Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
- 21Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
- 22Manufacture of rubber and plastics products
- 23Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
- 24Manufacture of basic metals
- 25Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
- 26Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
- 27Manufacture of electrical equipment
- 28Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
- 29Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
- 30Manufacture of other transport equipment
- 31Manufacture of furniture
- 32Other manufacturing
- 33Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAF Rev 2 20?
- NAF Rev 2 20 is "Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products". This division includes the transformation of organic and inorganic raw materials by a chemical process and the formation of products. It distinguishes the production of basic chemicals that constitute the first industry group from the production of intermediate and end products produced by further processing of basic chemicals that make up the remaining industry classes.
- What does NAF Rev 2 20 include?
- 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products contains 6 direct subcategories: 20.1 Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms; 20.2 Manufacture of other chemical products; 20.3 Manufacture of man-made fibres; 20.4 Manufacture of other chemical products; 20.5 Manufacture of other chemical products; 20.6 Manufacture of man-made fibres.
- How does NAF Rev 2 20 map to other classification systems?
- 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products has equivalents in NACE Rev 2 (20). These crosswalks let you translate this code between NAF Rev 2 and 1 other classification system.
- What is the parent category of 20?
- 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products sits under 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products in the NAF Rev 2 hierarchy.
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