This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing chlorine, sodium hydroxide (i.e., caustic soda), and other alkalies often using an electrolysis process.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Mining and beneficiating alkalies--are classified in U.S. Industry 212391, Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining;Manufacturing chlorine preparations (e.g., for swimming pools)--are classified in U.S. Industry 325998, All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing;Manufacturing industrial bleaches--are classified in U.S. Industry 325188, All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing; andManufacturing household bleaches--are classified in U.S. Industry 325612, Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing.