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Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing
NAICS 325130 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing synthetic organic and inorganic dyes and pigments, such as lakes and toners (except electrostatic and photographic).
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Manufacturing natural food colorings: 311942 — Spice and Extract Manufacturing
- Manufacturing natural organic colorings for nonfood uses (except wood byproducts): 325199 — All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
- Manufacturing electrostatic and photographic toners: 325992 — Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing
- Manufacturing wood byproducts used as dyeing materials: 325194 — Cyclic Crude, Intermediate, and Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing carbon, bone, and lamp black: 325180 — Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
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Establishments in this class manufacture synthetic organic and inorganic dyes and pigments — colorants used in textiles, plastics, coatings, inks, and other industrial applications. Day-to-day operations typically involve chemical synthesis, blending, milling, and packaging of dye and pigment products, often using reactive or hazardous feedstocks. Facilities typically handle significant quantities of flammable, corrosive, or toxic chemical inputs and outputs.
Questions to investigate
- What specific dyes or pigments are manufactured, and what chemical feedstocks or intermediates are used in the process?
- Is there any history of pollution incidents, spills, regulatory actions, or on-site remediation?
- What fire suppression, containment, and process safety systems are in place?
- What industries and applications do customers use these products in, and are there any known contractual indemnity or product performance obligations?
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