All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing

Description

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing chemical products (except basic chemicals, resins, synthetic rubber; cellulosic and noncellulosic fiber and filaments; pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals; pharmaceuticals and medicines; paints, coatings and adhesives; soap, cleaning compounds, and toilet preparations; printing inks; explosives; custom compounding of purchased resins; and photographic films, papers, plates, and chemicals).

Category

Manufacturing

NAICS Code

325998

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this industry:

• Grind, mix, or weigh dyes or apply dyes to textiles
• Inhale or handle nitrogen compounds that can induce methemoglobinemia
• Make cadmium-containing products
• Manufacture chemicals
• Manufacture lead products
• Manufacture rosin core solder (colophony) and rubber tires (tall oil)
• Produce chromium alloys or chromate pigments
• Use anhydride compounds to manufacture chemical products
• Use benzene to manufacture products
• Use epoxy, isocyanate, or formaldehyde-resin adhesives, finishes, or sealants
• Use n-hexane as a solvent in glues, inks, coatings, or degreasers