This Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM) rollup industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) U.S. industries:

1. 325611 Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing;
2. 325612 Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing; and
3. 325613 Surface Active Agent Manufacturing.

325611 Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing and packaging soaps and other detergents, such as laundry detergents, dishwashing detergents, toothpaste gels and tooth powders and natural glycerin.

325612 Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing and packaging polishes and specialty cleaning preparations.

325613 Surface Active Agent Manufacturing

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following manufacturing activities:

1. bulk surface active agents for use as wetting agents, emulsifiers, and penetrants, and/or
2. textiles and leather finishing agents used to reduce tension or speed the drying process.