325611

Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing

Manufacturing › Chemical Manufacturing › Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing

SBA Size Standard

1,100 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

32

Sector

Manufacturing

325

Subsector

Chemical Manufacturing

3256

Industry Group

Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing

325611

National Industry (This Code)

Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing and packaging bath, facial, and hand soaps, hand sanitizers, and other detergents, such as laundry and dishwashing detergents; toothpaste gels and tooth powders; and natural glycerin.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

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

Size Standard

1,100 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 325611

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 synthetic glycerin--are classified in U.S. Industry 325199, All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; and
Manufacturing shampoos and shaving preparations--are classified in Industry 325620, Toilet Preparation Manufacturing.

How to Use NAICS 325611 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 325611Soap and Other Detergent 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 Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation 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 1,100 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 325611.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 325611?

NAICS code 325611 is 'Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 32). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing and packaging bath, facial, and hand soaps, hand sanitizers, and other detergents, such as laundry and dishwashing deterg

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 325611?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 325611 (Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing) as one with 1,100 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 325611 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 325611 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 325611 (Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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Source: GSA PSC Manual April 2025

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