2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

325611 Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing and packaging soaps and other detergents, such as laundry and dishwashing detergents; toothpaste gels and tooth powders; and natural glycerin.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Manufacturing synthetic glycerin--are classified in U.S. Industry 325199, All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; and
  • Manufacturing shampoos and shaving preparations--are classified in Industry 325620, Toilet Preparation Manufacturing.
2007
NAICS		   2012
NAICS		   2017
NAICS		   Corresponding Index
Entries
325611   325611   325611   Bar soaps manufacturing
325611   325611   325611   Dentifrices manufacturing
325611   325611   325611   Detergents (e.g., dishwashing, industrial, laundry) manufacturing
325611   325611   325611   Dishwasher detergents manufacturing
325611   325611   325611   Glycerin (i.e., glycerol), natural, manufacturing
325611   325611   325611   Hand soaps (e.g., hard, liquid, soft) manufacturing
325611   325611   325611   Laundry soap, chips, and powder manufacturing
325611   325611   325611   Mechanic's hand soaps and pastes manufacturing
325611   325611   325611   Presoaks manufacturing
325611   325611   325611   Scouring cleansers (e.g., pastes, powders) manufacturing
325611   325611   325611   Soaps (e.g., bar, chip, powder) manufacturing
325611   325611   325611   Teeth whiteners (e.g., pastes, gels) manufacturing
325611   325611   325611   Toilet soaps manufacturing
325611   325611   325611   Toothpastes, gels, and tooth powders manufacturing
325611   325611   325611   Waterless hand soaps manufacturing