This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing basic organic chemical products (except aromatic petrochemicals, industrial gases, synthetic organic dyes and pigments, gum and wood chemicals, cyclic crudes and intermediates, and ethyl alcohol).
The NAICS 325199 industry, encompassing All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, has been witnessing several qualitative trends that are projected to shape its near future. Sustainability and eco-friendly manufacturing processes are increasingly taking center stage as consumer awareness about environmental impact grows. This shift is driving companies to invest in green chemistry and biomass-derived feedstocks, aiming to reduce carbon footprints and enhance brand reputation.
Advancements in biotechnology are also creating new opportunities for innovation within the sector. Utilizing biotech processes, such as synthetic biology, allows for the production of chemicals from renewable resources, thus offering a more sustainable alternative to traditional petrochemical methods.
Digital transformation and Industry 4.0 technologies are making significant inroads, with companies embracing automation, IoT (Internet of Things), and AI (Artificial Intelligence) to optimize manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and reduce operational costs. This trend is expected to continue, fostering increased efficiency and agility in response to market demands.
Market diversification is becoming critical as geopolitical factors and trade uncertainties drive companies to explore new markets and reduce dependency on volatile regions. Additionally, regulatory pressures are likely to intensify, demanding stricter compliance and encouraging the adoption of safer and more sustainable chemical practices.
In the near future, the industry is forecasted to experience moderate growth, driven by rising demand in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and personal care products. However, companies that are agile and innovative in adopting sustainable practices and leveraging advanced technologies will be better positioned to capitalize on these emerging trends.
Accelerators (i.e., basic synthetic chemical) manufacturing
Acetaldehyde manufacturing
Acetates, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Acetic acid manufacturing
Acetic anhydride manufacturing
Acetin manufacturing
Acetone, synthetic, manufacturing
Acid esters, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Acids, organic, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Acrolein manufacturing
Acrylonitrile manufacturing
Adipic acid esters or amines manufacturing
Adipic acid manufacturing
Adiponitrile manufacturing
Aldehydes manufacturing
Alginates (e.g., calcium, potassium, sodium) manufacturing
Alginic acid manufacturing
Amyl acetate manufacturing
Bleaching agents, organic, manufacturing
Bromochloromethane manufacturing
Butadiene made from alcohol
Butyl acetate manufacturing
Calcium citrate manufacturing
Calcium organic compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Calcium oxalate manufacturing
Camphor, synthetic, manufacturing
Caprolactam manufacturing
Carbinol manufacturing
Carbon organic compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Carbon tetrachloride manufacturing
Cellulose acetate (except resins) manufacturing
Cetyl alcohol manufacturing
Chloral manufacturing
Chloroacetic acid manufacturing
Chloroform manufacturing
Chloropicrin manufacturing
Citral manufacturing
Citrates, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Citric acid manufacturing
Citronellal manufacturing
Coumarin manufacturing
Cream of tartar manufacturing
Decahydronaphthalene manufacturing
Diethylene glycol manufacturing
Dimethyl divinyl acetylene (di-isopropenyl acetylene) manufacturing
Dimethylhydrazine manufacturing
Enzyme proteins (i.e., basic synthetic chemicals) (except pharmaceutical use) manufacturing
Essential oils, synthetic, manufacturing
Esters, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Ethyl acetate, synthetic, manufacturing
Ethyl butyrate manufacturing
Ethyl cellulose (except resins) manufacturing
Ethyl chloride manufacturing
Ethyl ether manufacturing
Ethyl formate manufacturing
Ethyl nitrite manufacturing
Ethyl perhydrophenanthrene manufacturing
Ethylene glycol ether manufacturing
Ethylene glycol manufacturing
Ethylene oxide manufacturing
Fatty acid esters and amines manufacturing
Fatty acids (e.g., margaric, oleic, stearic) manufacturing
Fatty alcohols manufacturing
Flavoring materials (i.e., basic synthetic chemicals such as coumarin) manufacturing
Formaldehyde manufacturing
Formalin manufacturing
Formic acid manufacturing
Fuel propellants, solid organic, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Geraniol manufacturing
Glycerin (i.e., glycerol), synthetic, manufacturing
Halogenated hydrocarbon derivatives (except aromatic) manufacturing
Heterocyclic chemicals, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Hexadecanol manufacturing
Hexamethylenediamine manufacturing
Hexamethylenetetramine manufacturing
Hexanol manufacturing
Ionone manufacturing
Isopropyl alcohol manufacturing
Ketone compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Lactic acid manufacturing
Lauric acid esters and amines manufacturing
Linoleic acid esters and amines manufacturing
Malonic dinitrile manufacturing
Margaric acid manufacturing
Metallic soap manufacturing
Methyl alcohol (i.e., methanol), synthetic, manufacturing
Methyl chloride manufacturing
Methyl perhydrofluorine manufacturing
Methyl salicylate manufacturing
Methylamine manufacturing
Methylene chloride manufacturing
Monomethylparaminophenol sulfate manufacturing
Monosodium glutamate manufacturing
Naphthenic acid soaps manufacturing
Natural nonfood coloring, manufacturing
Nitrous ether manufacturing
Oleic acid (i.e., red oil) manufacturing
Oleic acid esters manufacturing
Organo-inorganic compound manufacturing
Oxalates (e.g., ammonium oxalate, ethyl oxalate, sodium oxalate) manufacturing
Oxalic acid manufacturing
Palmitic acid esters and amines manufacturing
Pentaerythritol manufacturing
Perchloroethylene manufacturing
Perfume materials (i.e., basic synthetic chemicals, such as terpineol) manufacturing
Peroxides, organic, manufacturing
Phosgene manufacturing
Phosphoric acid esters manufacturing
Phthalate acid manufacturing
Plasticizers (i.e., basic synthetic chemicals) manufacturing
Polyhydric alcohol esters and amines manufacturing
Polyhydric alcohols manufacturing
Potassium bitartrate manufacturing
Potassium organic compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Propylcarbinol manufacturing
Propylene glycol manufacturing
Red oil (i.e., oleic acid) manufacturing
Saccharin manufacturing
Salicylic acid (except medicinal) manufacturing
Sebacic acid esters manufacturing
Sebacic acid manufacturing
Silicone (except resins) manufacturing
Sodium acetate manufacturing
Sodium alginate manufacturing
Sodium benzoate manufacturing
Sodium glutamate manufacturing
Sodium organic compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Sodium pentachlorophenate manufacturing
Sodium sulfoxalate formaldehyde manufacturing
Sorbitol manufacturing
Stearic acid esters manufacturing
Stearic acid manufacturing
Stearic acid salts manufacturing
Sugar substitutes (i.e., synthetic sweeteners blended with other ingredients) made in synthetic sweetener establishments
Synthetic sweeteners (i.e., sweetening agents) manufacturing
Tanning agents, synthetic organic, manufacturing
Tartaric acid manufacturing
Tartrates, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Tear gas manufacturing
Terpineol manufacturing
Tert-butylated bis (p-phenoxyphenyl) ether fluid manufacturing
Tetrachloroethylene manufacturing
Tetraethyl lead manufacturing
Thioglycolic acid manufacturing
Transesterification of vegetable oils to produce fuels or fuel additives
Trichloroethylene manufacturing
Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid manufacturing
Tricresyl phosphate manufacturing
Tridecyl alcohol manufacturing
Triphenyl phosphate manufacturing
Vanillin, synthetic, manufacturing
Vinyl acetate (except resins) manufacturing
Wood alcohol, synthetic, manufacturing
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