424690 — Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of chemicals and allied products (except agricultural and medicinal chemicals, paints and varnishes, fireworks, and plastics materials and basic forms and shapes).
Illustrative Examples
- Acids merchant wholesalers
- Industrial chemicals merchant wholesalers
- Automotive chemicals (except lubricating oils and greases) merchant wholesalers
- Industrial salts merchant wholesalers
- Dyestuffs merchant wholesalers
- Rosins merchant wholesalers
- Explosives (except ammunition and fireworks) merchant wholesalers
- Turpentine merchant wholesalers
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 424690 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers |
| SBA Size Standard | 175 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 424600 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 42 → 424 → 4246 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5169 - Chemicals and Allied Products, NEC (via SIC1987:5169→NAICS1997:42269→2002:424690→2007:424690→2012:424690→2017:424690→2022:424690)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424690:
- Sector 42 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Wholesale Trade sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 4246
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 424690 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 424690 is 'Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 175 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 424690?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 424690 is 175 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 424690?
NAICS code 424690 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5169 - Chemicals and Allied Products, NEC.