M3302 - Manufacture of chemicals, corrosive acids, fertilizers, pulp and paper

Operational Details
This subcode includes employers who manufacture chemical compounds, such as acids, chlorine, and ethanol, as well as employers who combine various compounds into their own specific chemical blend. This includes the manufacture of a wide variety of industrial, agricultural and petro chemicals, including, but not limited to, cleaners, lubricants, degreasers, solvents, corrosion inhibitors, herbicides, and insecticides.

The manufacture of granular and liquid fertilizer for agricultural, commercial and consumer application is also included in this subcode.

This subcode also includes the manufacture of different types of salt, including agricultural salt, water softener salt, road deicer, and salt used for food. Salt manufacturing typically involves the use of water to dissolve salt in the earth to produce brine which is then brought to the surface. The brine is treated to remove any impurities and the water is removed. This process may be repeated as required.

Pulp and paper mills are also included in this subcode. Pulp mills convert wood to
wood pulp, which is then typically used in the manufacture of paper products. Paper mills use the wood pulp to produce paper and cardboard products. All activities related to producing pulp and paper, including receiving logs, processing into pulp and paper, and shipping the finished product, are included in this subcode.

SIC Codes
000000536 - Manufacture of chemicals
000000539 - Manufacture of salt
000000540 - Mfg of turpentine, wood alc
000000937 - Mfg of batteries
000000538 - Manufacture of fertilizers
000000537 - Manufacture of corrosive acids, bat