What is the modern NAICS equivalent for SIC 2816?

Q: What is the modern NAICS equivalent for SIC 2816?

SIC code 2816 maps to the following modern 2022 NAICS codes: 325180 - Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing, 325130 - Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing.

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SIC 2816 — Inorganic Pigments

SIC 2816 is 'Inorganic Pigments', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 28: Chemicals and Allied Products (Division D: Manufacturing); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 325180 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing), 325130 (Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing).

Description & Classification

SIC code 2816 representing 'Inorganic Pigments' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.

Modern NAICS Crosswalk

Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:

NAICS 325180 - Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (via SIC1987:2816→NAICS1997:325182→2002:325182→2007:325182→2012:325180→2017:325180→2022:325180)
NAICS 325130 - Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (via SIC1987:2816→NAICS1997:325131→2002:325131→2007:325131→2012:325130→2017:325130→2022:325130)

Classification Details

SIC Code	2816
Industry Title	Inorganic Pigments
Division	Division D: Manufacturing
Major Group	Major Group 28: Chemicals and Allied Products
Source / Verified	US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28

Related Resources & Compliance Guides

Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 2816:

SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
SIC Major Group 28 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What industry does SIC code 2816 represent?

What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 2816?

SIC code 2816 maps to modern NAICS codes: 325180 - Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing, 325130 - Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing.