Miscellaneous basic chemical products

CPC v2.1 Code: 345

About miscellaneous basic chemical products

cpc code 345 covers a diverse range of basic chemical products that are essential inputs for a wide variety of industries. These miscellaneous chemicals play a crucial role in the global economy, supporting the production of everything from pharmaceuticals and plastics to paints and cleaning agents. As a key component of the broader chemical industry, this sector is responsible for generating significant economic activity and employment worldwide.

Production process

The production of miscellaneous basic chemical products typically involves a range of chemical processes, including distillation, extraction, and synthesis. Depending on the specific product, manufacturers may utilize techniques such as catalytic reactions, fermentation, or purification to create the desired chemical compounds. These processes are often highly specialized and require specialized equipment and expertise to ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Production inputs

The inputs required for the production of miscellaneous basic chemical products can vary widely depending on the specific product. Common raw materials include various organic and inorganic compounds, as well as specialized catalysts, solvents, and other processing aids. In addition to these chemical inputs, the industry also relies on sophisticated machinery, such as reactors, distillation columns, and filtration systems, to facilitate the necessary production processes.

Production outputs

The outputs of the miscellaneous basic chemical products industry are equally diverse, with the resulting chemicals serving as essential inputs for a wide range of downstream industries. These include the production of 325 Chemicals, 326 Plastics and rubber products, 327 Nonmetallic mineral products, and 324 Petroleum and coal products, among others. The versatility of these basic chemicals ensures their continued importance in the global economy.

Family tree for miscellaneous basic chemical products

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34'>34: Basic chemicals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/345'>345: Miscellaneous basic chemical products</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/341'>341: Basic organic chemicals</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/342'>342: Basic inorganic chemicals n.e.c.</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/343'>343: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; colouring matter n.e.c.</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/344'>344: Activated natural mineral products; animal black; tall oil; terpenic oils produced by the treatment of coniferous woods; crude dipentene; crude para-cymene; pine oil; rosin and resin acids, and derivatives thereof; rosin spirit and rosin oils; rum gums; wood tar; wood tar oils; wood creosote; wood naphtha; vegetable pitch; brewers' pitch</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/346'>346: Fertilizers and pesticides</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/347'>347: Plastics in primary forms</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/348'>348: Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, and mixtures thereof with natural rubber and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]

    C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3451'>3451: Wood charcoal</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3452'>3452: Sulphur, except sublimed sulphur, precipitated sulphur and colloidal sulphur</a>"]
C --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3453'>3453: Roasted iron pyrites</a>"]
C --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3454'>3454: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar, and similar products; pitch and pitch coke, obtained from mineral tars</a>"]
C --> O["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3455'>3455: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, chemically modified, except those hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinized; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils</a>"]
C --> P["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3456'>3456: Synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, unworked</a>"]
C --> Q["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3457'>3457: Glycerol</a>"]


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