SIC 5198 — Paints, Varnishes, and Supplies
Description & Classification
SIC code 5198 representing 'Paints, Varnishes, and Supplies' 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 424950 - Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (via SIC1987:5198→NAICS1997:42295→2002:424950→2007:424950→2012:424950→2017:424950→2022:424950)
- NAICS 425120 - Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers (via SIC1987:5198→NAICS1997:42295→2002:425120→2007:425120→2012:425120→2017:425120→2022:425120)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 5198 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Paints, Varnishes, and Supplies |
| Division | Division F: Wholesale Trade |
| Major Group | Major Group 51: Wholesale Trade - Nondurable Goods |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 5198:
- 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 51 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 5198 represent?
SIC 5198 is 'Paints, Varnishes, and Supplies', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 51: Wholesale Trade - Nondurable Goods (Division F: Wholesale Trade); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 424950 (Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), 425120 (Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 5198?
SIC code 5198 maps to modern NAICS codes: 424950 - Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, 425120 - Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers.