18 Basic Chemical and Chemical Product Manufacturing
This subdivision contains the following ANZSIC groups:
181 Basic Chemical Manufacturing
This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:
1811 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing industrial organic and inorganic gas in compressed, liquid or solid forms.
Primary activities
- Acetylene gas manufacturing
- Ammonia gas manufacturing
- Argon gas manufacturing
- Arsine gas manufacturing
- Butane gas manufacturing
- Carbon dioxide manufacturing
- Carbon monoxide manufacturing
- Chlorine gas manufacturing
- Deuterium gas manufacturing
- Dry ice manufacturing
- Ethane gas manufacturing
- Ethylene gas manufacturing
- Helium manufacturing
- Hydrogen chloride gas manufacturing
- Hydrogen manufacturing
- Hydrogen sulphide gas manufacturing
- Industrial gas manufacturing n.e.c.
- Inorganic gas manufacturing
- Isobutane gas manufacturing
- Krypton gas manufacturing
- Medicinal gas manufacturing
- Methane manufacturing
- Neon gas manufacturing
- Nitrogen (gas and liquid) manufacturing
- Nitrous oxide manufacturing
- Organic gas manufacturing
- Oxygen manufacturing
- Phosphine gas manufacturing
- Propane gas manufacturing
- Refrigeration gas manufacturing
- Sulphur dioxide gas manufacturing
- Sulphur hexafluoride gas manufacturing
- Silane gas manufacturing
- Xenon gas manufacturing
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- manufacturing fuels from the liquefication of petroleum gases are included in Class 1701 Petroleum Refining and Petroleum Fuel Manufacturing; and
- manufacturing mixed cylinder gases formulated for use as a pesticide (e.g. phosfume) are included in Class 1832 Pesticide Manufacturing; and
- liquefying natural gas are included in Class 0700 Oil and Gas Extraction.
1812 Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing basic organic chemicals, including wood or gum chemicals (e.g. organic tanning extracts and charcoal briquettes); high grade activated charcoal and/or carbon black; organic dyes and pigments. This class also includes units mainly engaged in manufacturing organic acids and industrial alcohols such as ethanol, methanol, ethylene glycol and ether.
Primary activities
- Acetaldehyde manufacturing
- Acid, acetic, manufacturing
- Acid, organic, manufacturing
- Activated carbon/charcoal manufacturing
- Carbon black manufacturing
- Charcoal briquette manufacturing
- Citric acid manufacturing
- Ethanol manufacturing
- Ether manufacturing
- Ethylene glycol manufacturing
- Extraction and/or distillation of wood and gum
- Formaldehyde manufacturing
- Glycol manufacturing n.e.c.
- Gum chemical manufacturing
- Industrial alcohol manufacturing
- Lactic acid manufacturing
- Lake colour manufacturing
- Methanol manufacturing
- Organic dye or pigment manufacturing
- Tall oil manufacturing
- Tanning extract, organic, manufacturing
- Turpentine (except mineral turpentine) manufacturing
- Vinyl chloride manufacturing
- Wood tar manufacturing
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- manufacturing briquettes from petroleum coke other than charcoal are included in Class 1709 Other Petroleum and Coal Product Manufacturing;
- manufacturing mineral turpentine are included in Class 1709 Other Petroleum and Coal Product Manufacturing;
- manufacturing electrostatic and photographic toners are included in Class 1916 Paint and Coatings Manufacturing;
- manufacturing food colourings are included in Class 1199 Other Food Product Manufacturing n.e.c.; and
- distilling liquors (alcoholic beverages) are included in Class 1213 Spirit Manufacturing.
1813 Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing basic inorganic chemicals, including dyes and pigments; chromium sulphate (used in leather tanning); acids; and salts. This class also includes units mainly engaged in manufacturing chlorine, sodium hydroxide and other alkali using electrochemical processes.
Primary activities
- Acid, inorganic, manufacturing n.e.c.
- Alkaline salt manufacturing n.e.c.
- Aluminium hydroxide manufacturing
- Ammonium hydroxide manufacturing
- Calcium chloride (lime) manufacturing
- Chromium sulphate manufacturing (for application in leather tanning)
- Fluoride manufacturing
- Hydrochloric acid manufacturing
- Hydrofluoric acid manufacturing
- Hydrogen peroxide manufacturing
- Hypophosphite manufacturing
- Industrial salt manufacturing
- Inorganic dye or pigment manufacturing
- Nitric acid manufacturing
- Nitrite manufacturing
- Phosphoric acid manufacturing
- Silicate manufacturing
- Sodium bicarbonate manufacturing
- Sodium carbonate manufacturing
- Sodium hydroxide manufacturing
- Sulphide manufacturing
- Sulphur compound manufacturing
- Sulphuric acid manufacturing (except smelter by-product)
- Zinc oxide manufacturing
- Zinc peroxide manufacturing
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- manufacturing bleaches and disinfectants are included in Class 1851 Cleaning Compound Manufacturing;
- manufacturing synthetic organic dyes and pigments are included in Class 1812 Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing;
- manufacturing fertilisers are included in Class 1831 Fertiliser Manufacturing;
- manufacturing sulphuric acid as a smelter by-product are included in Class 2133 Copper, Silver, Lead and Zinc Smelting and Refining;
- manufacturing inorganic herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and pesticides are included in Class 1832 Pesticide Manufacturing; and
- manufacturing photographic chemicals are included in Class 1891 Photographic Chemical Product Manufacturing.
182 Basic Polymer Manufacturing
This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:
1821 Synthetic Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing
This class consists of units mainly engaged in the manufacture of synthetic resins, non-vulcanisable elastomers and mixing and blending of resins and polymeric materials. This class also includes units mainly engaged in manufacturing synthetic rubbers and blends.
Primary activities
- Cellulosic resin manufacturing
- Cresol formaldehyde manufacturing
- Dendritic polymer (dendrimer) manufacturing
- Melamine formaldehyde manufacturing
- Non-cellulose resin manufacturing
- Non-vulcanisable elastomer manufacturing
- Phenol formaldehyde manufacturing
- Polyacrylate manufacturing
- Polybutadiene manufacturing
- Polycarbonate manufacturing (except polycarbonate sheet)
- Polyethylene manufacturing
- Polymethacrylate manufacturing
- Polypropylene manufacturing
- Polystyrene manufacturing
- Polyurethane manufacturing
- Polyvinyl acetate manufacturing
- Polyvinylchloride (PVC) manufacturing
- Synthetic resin manufacturing
- Synthetic rubber composite manufacturing
- Synthetic rubber manufacturing
- Urea formaldehyde manufacturing
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- manufacturing polymer products are included in the appropriate classes of Group 191 Polymer Product Manufacturing;
- manufacturing natural rubber products are included in Class 1920 Natural Rubber Product Manufacturing;
- manufacturing polycarbonate sheets are included in Class 1912 Rigid and Semi-Rigid Polymer Product Manufacturing;
- custom compounding of resins made elsewhere are included in Class 1919 Other Polymer Product Manufacturing; and
- manufacturing tyres are included in Class 1914 Tyre Manufacturing.
1829 Other Basic Polymer Manufacturing
This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing other basic polymers (except synthetic resins and synthetic rubbers). Included in this class are units mainly engaged in manufacturing cellulose (e.g. rayon and acetate) and non-cellulose (e.g. nylon, polyolefin and polyester) fibres and filaments.
Primary activities
- Basic polymer manufacturing n.e.c.
- Carbon fibre manufacturing (including kevlar material manufacturing)
- Cellulose acetate manufacturing
- Cellulose fibre or filament manufacturing n.e.c.
- Ethyl cellulose manufacturing
- Methyl cellulose manufacturing
- Methylstyrene manufacturing
- Non-cellulose fibre or filament manufacturing n.e.c.
- Nylon manufacturing
- Polyester manufacturing
- Polyolefin manufacturing
- Rayon manufacturing
- Synthetic fibre or filament manufacturing
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in manufacturing textiles using synthetic or artificial fibres through spinning, weaving or further processing are included in Class 1313 Synthetic Textile Manufacturing.
183 Fertiliser and Pesticide Manufacturing
This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:
1831 Fertiliser Manufacturing
This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing and mixing fertilisers.
Primary activities
- Ammonium phosphate manufacturing
- Ammonium sulphate manufacturing
- Animal and vegetable fertiliser manufacturing
- Bonedust manufacturing
- Bonemeal fertiliser manufacturing
- Calcium sulphate manufacturing
- Controlled release fertiliser preparation manufacturing
- Fertiliser manufacturing n.e.c.
- Fishmeal fertiliser manufacturing
- Humic substance manufacturing
- Nitrogenous fertiliser material manufacturing
- Phosphate fertiliser material manufacturing
- Potash fertiliser manufacturing
- Potassium chloride fertiliser manufacturing
- Prilled ammonium nitrate manufacturing
- Sodium nitrate fertiliser manufacturing
- Sulphuric lime manufacturing
- Super phosphate manufacturing
- Urea, fertiliser grade, manufacturing
1832 Pesticide Manufacturing
This class consists of units mainly engaged in the formulation and preparation of pest control chemicals.
Primary activities
- Animal dip manufacturing
- Animal spray manufacturing
- Flyspray manufacturing
- Formulated pest control product manufacturing
- Fungicide manufacturing
- Insect repellent manufacturing
- Insecticide manufacturing
- Pesticide manufacturing n.e.c.
- Rat poison manufacturing
- Soil fumigant manufacturing
- Weedkiller manufacturing
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in manufacturing fertilisers are included in Class 1831 Fertiliser Manufacturing.
184 Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Product Manufacturing
This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:
1841 Human Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Product Manufacturing
This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing pharmaceutical and medicinal products for human use from both natural (plants) and synthetic sources (chemicals). This class also consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing diagnostic substances for antibodies, antigens and chemical/diagnostic testing agents.
Primary activities
- Ampoule manufacturing
- Analgesic manufacturing
- Anthelmintic manufacturing
- Antibacterial manufacturing
- Antibiotic manufacturing
- Antibody manufacturing
- Antigen manufacturing
- Antitoxin manufacturing
- Biotechnological manufacture of pharmaceutical and medicinal products
- Blood serum manufacturing
- Contraceptive, medicinal, manufacturing (except rubber contraceptives)
- Diagnostic substance manufacturing
- Drug manufacturing (except veterinary)
- Herbal drug manufacturing
- Hormone manufacturing (except veterinary)
- Medicinal capsule manufacturing
- Medicinal chemical manufacturing
- Medicinal ointment manufacturing
- Medicine manufacturing (except veterinary)
- Morphine manufacturing
- Saccharin manufacturing
- Serum manufacturing
- Vaccine manufacturing (except veterinary)
- Vial manufacturing
- Vitamin product manufacturing
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- manufacturing sanitary paper-based products from paper or cellulose wadding, such as disposable paper nappies, sanitary napkins, tampons and other sanitary paper-based products n.e.c. are included in Class 1524 Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing;
- manufacturing ether are included in Class 1812 Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing;
- manufacturing medicinal gas are included in Class 1811 Industrial Gas Manufacturing;
- manufacturing animal dips and sprays, blowfly specifics or other pesticides are included in Class 1832 Pesticide Manufacturing;
- packaging and labelling of pharmaceutical and medical products on fee or contract are included in Class 7320 Packaging Services; and
- manufacturing scientific or diagnostic equipment are included in Class 2412 Medical and Surgical Equipment Manufacturing.
1842 Veterinary Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Product Manufacturing
This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing drugs, medicines, medicinal chemicals, vaccines, serums and other pharmaceutical products for veterinary use.
Primary activities
- Veterinary drug manufacturing
- Veterinary medicinal preparation manufacturing n.e.c.
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- manufacturing human pharmaceutical products are included in class 1841 Human Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Product Manufacturing; and
- manufacturing animal dips and sprays, blowfly specifics or other pesticides are included in Class 1832 Pesticide Manufacturing.
185 Cleaning Compound and Toiletry Preparation Manufacturing
This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:
1851 Cleaning Compound Manufacturing
This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing cleaning compounds, including toothpastes, soaps and other detergents, surface active agents, polishes and speciality cleaning preparations.
Primary activities
- Denture cleaner manufacturing
- Detergent manufacturing
- Dishwashing detergent manufacturing
- Disinfectant manufacturing
- Emulsifier manufacturing
- Glycerine manufacturing
- Hypochlorite-based bleach manufacturing
- Laundry detergent manufacturing
- Penetrant manufacturing
- Peroxide preparation manufacturing
- Polish manufacturing
- Scouring compound manufacturing
- Soap manufacturing
- Toothpaste manufacturing
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- manufacturing hair shampoos and shaving preparations are included in Class 1852 Cosmetic and Toiletry Preparation Manufacturing;
- manufacturing solvent cleaners are included in Class 1701 Petroleum Refining and Petroleum Fuel Manufacturing; and
- manufacturing agents used to tan leather are included in Class 1813 Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing.
1852 Cosmetic and Toiletry Preparation Manufacturing
This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing cosmetic and toiletry preparations.
Primary activities
- After-shave lotion manufacturing
- Barrier cream manufacturing
- Cosmetic deodorant manufacturing
- Depilatory manufacturing
- Eye shadow manufacturing
- Face cream and lotion manufacturing
- Hair preparation manufacturing
- Lip balm manufacturing
- Lipstick manufacturing
- Mascara manufacturing
- Nail polish preparation manufacturing
- Perfume manufacturing
- Shaving preparation manufacturing
- Sunscreen preparation manufacturing
- Talcum powder manufacturing
- Toilet lanolin manufacturing
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- the contract packaging of cosmetics and toiletry items are included in Class 7320 Packaging Services; and
- manufacturing sanitary paper-based products from sanitary paper or cellulose wadding, such as toilet or facial tissues, disposable paper nappies, sanitary napkins, tampons and other sanitary paper-based products, are included in Class 1524 Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing.
189 Other Basic Chemical Product Manufacturing
This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:
1891 Photographic Chemical Product Manufacturing
This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing photographic sensitised film, paper, cloth, plates and chemicals.
Primary activities
- Photographic chemical manufacturing
- Photographic sensitised cloth manufacturing
- Photographic sensitised film manufacturing
- Photographic sensitised paper manufacturing
- Photographic sensitised plate manufacturing
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- manufacturing carbon black are included in class 1812 Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; and
- manufacturing unsensitised papers and other paper products are included in Class 1510 Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Manufacturing.
1892 Explosive Manufacturing
This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing explosives.
Primary activities
- Ammonium nitrate, explosive, manufacturing
- Blasting powder manufacturing
- Cellulose nitrate manufacturing
- Detonator manufacturing (cap or fuse)
- Dynamite manufacturing
- Explosive fuse manufacturing
- Fireworks manufacturing
- Gun cotton manufacturing
- Match manufacturing
- Propellent powder manufacturing
- Pyrotechnic goods manufacturing
- Pyrotechnic manufacturing
- Safety fuse manufacturing
- Signal flare manufacturing
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in manufacturing ammunition are included in Class 2299 Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing n.e.c.
1899 Other Basic Chemical Product Manufacturing n.e.c.
This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing chemical products not elsewhere classified.
Primary activities
- Antifreeze manufacturing
- Beeswax manufacturing
- Concrete additive or masonry surface treatment manufacturing
- Dry cleaning compound manufacturing
- Embalming compound manufacturing (formaldehyde and additives)
- Eucalyptus oil distilling
- Extraction of essential oils
- Flux manufacturing (welding and soldering)
- Sandalwood oil distilling
- Tea-tree oil distilling