SIC 2879 — Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals, NEC
Description & Classification
SIC code 2879 representing 'Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals, NEC' 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 325320 - Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (via SIC1987:2879→NAICS1997:32532→2002:325320→2007:325320→2012:325320→2017:325320→2022:325320)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 2879 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals, NEC |
| 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 2879:
- 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 2879 represent?
SIC 2879 is 'Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals, NEC', 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): 325320 (Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 2879?
SIC code 2879 maps to modern NAICS codes: 325320 - Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing.