SIC 2843 — Surface Active Agents, Finishing Agents, Sulfonated Oils, and Assistants
Description & Classification
SIC code 2843 representing 'Surface Active Agents, Finishing Agents, Sulfonated Oils, and Assistants' 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 325613 - Surface Active Agent Manufacturing (via SIC1987:2843→NAICS1997:325613→2002:325613→2007:325613→2012:325613→2017:325613→2022:325613)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 2843 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Surface Active Agents, Finishing Agents, Sulfonated Oils, and Assistants |
| 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 2843:
- 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.
Related Industries in Major Group 28
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 2843 represent?
SIC 2843 is 'Surface Active Agents, Finishing Agents, Sulfonated Oils, and Assistants', 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): 325613 (Surface Active Agent Manufacturing).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 2843?
SIC code 2843 maps to modern NAICS codes: 325613 - Surface Active Agent Manufacturing.