Major Group SIC 2821 - Plastics Materials, Synthetic Resins,...

SIC 2821 - Plastics Materials, Synthetic Resins, And Nonvulcanizable Elastomers

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- SIC 282 - Plastics Materials And Synthetic Resins, Synthetic Rubber, Cellulosic
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  - SIC 2821 - Plastics Materials, Synthetic Resins, And Nonvulcanizable Elastomers
    SIC 2821 - Plastics Materials, Synthetic Resins, And Nonvulcanizable Elastomers SIC 2822 - Synthetic Rubber (vulcanizable Elastomers) SIC 2824 - Manmade Organic Fibers, Except Cellulosic SIC 2823 - Cellulosic Manmade Fibers

Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing synthetic resins, plastics materials, and nonvulcanizable elastomers. Important products of this industry include: cellulose plastics materials; phenolic and other tar acid resins; urea and melamine resins; vinyl resins; styrene resins; alkyd resins; acrylic resins; polyethylene resins; polypropylene resins; rosin modified resins; coumarone-indene and petroleum polymer resins; miscellaneous resins, including polyamide resins, silicones, polyisobutylenes, polyesters, polycarbonate resins, acetal resins, and fluorohydrocarbon resins; and casein plastics. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing fabricated plastics products or plastics film, sheet, rod, non-textile monofilaments and regenerated cellulose products, and vulcanized fiber are classified in Industry Group 308, whether from purchased resins or from resins produced in the same plant. Establishments primarily engaged in compounding purchased resins are classified in Industry 3087. Establishments primarily manufacturing adhesives are classified in Industry 2891.

Industry trends:

The plastics materials, synthetic resins, and nonvulcanizable elastomers industry (NAICS 2821) is witnessing several qualitative trends. A significant shift is towards sustainability, driven by increasing environmental regulations and consumer demand for eco-friendly products. Companies are investing in bio-based resins and recyclable polymers, aiming to reduce their carbon footprint and enhance circular economy practices.

Advancements in technology are propelling innovation within the sector. There is a growing interest in developing high-performance materials with enhanced properties such as improved strength, thermal stability, and UV resistance. These developments cater to industries like automotive, electronics, and packaging, which are constantly searching for more robust materials.

Another trend is the digital transformation of manufacturing processes, including the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies. Smart manufacturing, utilizing IoT, AI, and machine learning, is enhancing production efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing supply chain management.

Forecasts for the near future indicate continued growth in the demand for lightweight and durable plastic materials, especially in automotive and aerospace sectors. The push for electric vehicles (EVs) also opens up new opportunities for advanced plastics in battery components and lightweight structural parts. Furthermore, geopolitical factors and trade policies will influence raw material availability and pricing, urging companies to secure diversified supply chains.

This industry is comprised of:

Acetal resins

Acetate cellulose (plastics)

Acrylic resins

Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resins

Alcohol resins, polyvinyl

Alkyd resins

Allyl resins

Butadiene copolymers, containing less than 50 percent butadiene

Carbohydrate plastics

Casein plastics

Cellulose nitrate resins

Cellulose propionate (plastics)

Coal tar resins

Condensation plastics

Coumarone-indene resins

Cresol resins

Cresol-furfural resins

Dicyandiamine resins

Diisocyanate resins

Elastomers, nonvulcanizable (plastics)

Epichlorohydrin bisphenol

Epichlorohydrin diphenol

Epoxy resins

Ester gum

Ethyl cellulose plastics

Ethylene-vinyl acetate resins

Fluorohydrocarbon resins

Ion exchange resins

Ionomer resins

Isobutylene polymers

Lignin plastics

Melamine resins

Methyl acrylate resins

Methyl cellulose plastics

Methyl methacrylate resins

Molding compounds, plastics

Nitrocellulose plastics (pyroxylin)

Nylon resins

Petroleum polymer resins

Phenol-furfural resins

Phenolic resins

Phenoxy resins

Phthalic alkyd resins

Phthalic anhydride resins

Polyacrylonitrile resins

Polyamide resins

Polycarbonate resins

Polyesters

Polyethylene resins

Polyhexamethylenediamine adipamide resins

Polyisobutylenes

Polymerization plastics, except fibers

Polypropylene resins

Polystyrene resins

Polyurethane resins

Polyvinyl chloride resins

Polyvinyl halide resins

Polyvinyl resins

Protein plastics

Pyroxylin

Resins, synthetic

Rosin modified resins

Silicone fluid solution (fluid for sonar transducers)

Silicone resins

Soybean plastics

Styrene resins

Styrene-acrylonitrile resins

Tar acid resins

Urea resins

Vinyl resins

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