Paints and varnishes and related products
CPC v2.1 Code: 3511
About paints and varnishes and related products
cpc code 3511 covers the production of paints, varnishes, and related coatings, which are essential materials for a wide range of industries. These products play a crucial role in protecting and enhancing the appearance of various surfaces, from buildings and furniture to automobiles and industrial equipment. The paints and varnishes industry is a significant contributor to the broader manufacturing sector, providing essential inputs for construction, automotive, and other key economic activities.
Production process
The production of paints and varnishes typically involves a multi-step process. First, raw materials such as pigments, binders, and solvents are carefully selected and measured. These components are then mixed and blended using specialized machinery to create the desired paint or varnish formulation. The mixture is then filtered, packaged, and often subjected to quality control tests to ensure it meets industry standards.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of paints and varnishes include a variety of raw materials, such as 3251 Petrochemical feedstocks, 3253 Paints and coatings materials, and 3255 Adhesives and sealants. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment and machinery for the mixing, blending, and packaging of these products.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the paints and varnishes industry are the finished products, which are then consumed by a wide range of other industries, including 2361 Residential building construction, 2362 Nonresidential building construction, 3361 Motor vehicle manufacturing, and 3379 Other furniture related product manufacturing.
Family tree for paints and varnishes and related 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/v2-1/35'>35: Other chemical products; man-made fibres</a>"] B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/351'>351: Paints and varnishes and related products; artists' colours; ink</a>"] C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3511'>3511: Paints and varnishes and related products</a>"] C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3512'>3512: Artists', students' or signboard painters' colours, modifying tints, amusement colours and the like</a>"] C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3513'>3513: Printing ink</a>"] C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3514'>3514: Writing or drawing ink and other inks</a>"] D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/35110'>35110: Paints and varnishes and related products</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level1 class B level2 class C level3 class D level4 class E level4 class F level4 class G level4 class H level5 class D highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class D highlight