Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed

CPC v2.1 Code: 3894

About photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed

cpc code 3894 covers the production and processing of photographic materials, including plates, film, paper, paperboard, and textiles. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, supporting various sectors that rely on photographic technology for documentation, communication, and artistic expression. From medical imaging to commercial advertising, the outputs of this industry are essential for a wide range of applications.

Production process

The production of photographic materials typically involves a series of chemical and mechanical processes. Raw materials, such as silver halides, dyes, and polymers, are combined and coated onto a base material, such as plastic, paper, or textile. The coated materials are then exposed to light, developed, and fixed to create the desired photographic image. Advanced techniques, such as digital printing and inkjet technology, have also been integrated into the industry to meet the evolving needs of the market.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the photographic materials industry include a variety of raw materials, such as silver halides, dyes, polymers, and base materials like plastic, paper, and textiles. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as coating machines, exposure units, and chemical processing tanks, are essential for the production and processing of these materials. The industry also relies on a skilled workforce, including chemists, engineers, and technicians, to ensure the quality and efficiency of the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the photographic materials industry are a diverse range of products, including photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard, and textiles. These materials are used in various applications, such as 3851 Photographic equipment and supplies, 3861 Photographic studios, portrait, and 2893 Photographic chemicals. The industry's outputs also support other sectors, such as 3861 Photographic studios, portrait, 2893 Photographic chemicals, and 3861 Photographic studios, portrait, which rely on these materials for their operations.

Family tree for photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed

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    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/v2-1/38'>38: Furniture; other transportable goods n.e.c.</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/389'>389: Other manufactured articles n.e.c.</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3894'>3894: Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3891'>3891: Pens, pencils, stamps, typewriter or similar ribbons, ink-pads and similar articles</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3892'>3892: Umbrellas, sun-umbrellas, walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops, buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs, slide fasteners and parts thereof; button blanks</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3893'>3893: Linoleum</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3895'>3895: Motion picture film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3896'>3896: Paintings, drawings and pastels; original engravings, prints and lithographs; original sculptures and statuary, in any material; postage or revenue stamps, stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, postal stationery (stamped paper) and the like; collections and collectors' pieces of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, historical, ethnographic or numismatic interest; antiques</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3897'>3897: Human hair; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials; wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like; articles of human hair n.e.c.; horsehair</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3899'>3899: Other articles</a>"]

    D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/38941'>38941: Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed</a>"]
D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/38942'>38942: Photographic plates and film, exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film</a>"]


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class I level4
class J level4
class K level4
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