Cotton linters

CPC v2.1 Code: 2180

About cotton linters

cpc code 2180 covers the industry of cotton linters, which are the short, fine fibers that remain attached to cotton seeds after the longer cotton fibers have been removed. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader textile and manufacturing sectors, as cotton linters are used in a wide range of applications, from the production of high-quality paper to the manufacture of explosives and other industrial products.

Production process

The production of cotton linters typically involves the mechanical separation of the short fibers from the cotton seeds. This process is often carried out in specialized cotton gins or linter processing facilities, where the seeds are subjected to a series of cleaning and separation steps to extract the valuable linter fibers.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the cotton linters industry include raw cotton, specialized machinery for fiber extraction and processing, and energy sources to power the production facilities. Additionally, the industry may rely on various chemicals and additives to further refine or treat the linter fibers, depending on their intended use.

Production outputs

The primary output of the cotton linters industry is the linter fibers themselves, which are then sold to various downstream industries. These industries may include 2211 Pulp mills, 3261 Plastics product manufacturing, and 3251 Basic chemical manufacturing, where the linters are used in the production of paper, plastics, explosives, and other specialized products.

Family tree for cotton linters

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21'>21: Meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, oils and fats</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/218'>218: Cotton linters</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2180'>2180: Cotton linters</a>"]

    
    D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21800'>21800: Cotton linters</a>"]


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