SIC 2812 — Alkalies and Chlorine
SIC 2812 is 'Alkalies and Chlorine', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 28: Chemicals and Allied Products (Division D: Manufacturing); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 325180 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing).
Description & Classification
SIC code 2812 representing 'Alkalies and Chlorine' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 325180 - Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (via SIC1987:2812→NAICS1997:325181→2002:325181→2007:325181→2012:325180→2017:325180→2022:325180)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 2812 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Alkalies and Chlorine |
| Division | Division D: Manufacturing |
| Major Group | Major Group 28: Chemicals and Allied Products |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 2812:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 28 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 2812 represent?
SIC 2812 is 'Alkalies and Chlorine', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 28: Chemicals and Allied Products (Division D: Manufacturing); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 325180 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 2812?
SIC code 2812 maps to modern NAICS codes: 325180 - Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing.