325180

Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing

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SBA Size Standard

1,000 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

32

Sector

Manufacturing

325

Subsector

Chemical Manufacturing

3251

Industry Group

Basic Chemical Manufacturing

325180

National Industry (This Code)

Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
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

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

1,000 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 325180

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

Manufacturing industrial gases--are classified in Industry 325120, Industrial Gas Manufacturing;
Manufacturing inorganic dyes and pigments--are classified in Industry 325130, Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing;
Manufacturing household bleaches--are classified in U.S. Industry 325612, Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing;
Mining and/or beneficiating alkalies--are classified in Industry 212390, Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying;
Manufacturing chlorine preparations (e.g., for swimming pools)--are classified in U.S. Industry 325998, All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing;
Manufacturing nitrogenous and phosphoric fertilizers and fertilizer materials--are classified in Industry 32531, Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing;
Manufacturing pharmaceuticals, medicines, and dietary supplements--are classified in Industry Group 3254, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing;
Manufacturing aluminum oxide (alumina)--are classified in U.S. Industry 331313, Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production;
Manufacturing inorganic insecticidal, herbicidal, fungicidal and pesticidal preparations--are classified in Industry 325320, Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; and
Manufacturing photographic chemicals--are classified in U.S. Industry 325992, Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing.

How to Use NAICS 325180 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 325180Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Basic Chemical Manufacturing space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of 1,000 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 325180.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 325180?

NAICS code 325180 is 'Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 32). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing basic inorganic chemicals (except industrial gases and synthetic dyes and pigments). Illustrative Examples: Alkalies manufac

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 325180?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 325180 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing) as one with 1,000 employees. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 325180 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 325180 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 325180 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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