Chemical preparations for photographic uses, except varnishes, adhesives and the like; unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use

CPC v2.1 Code: 48342

About chemical preparations for photographic uses, except varnishes, adhesives and the like; unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use

cpc code 48342 covers a diverse range of chemical preparations used in the photographic industry. These products play a crucial role in the production, processing, and preservation of photographic materials, enabling the creation of high-quality images and visual records. As an integral part of the broader imaging and media sector, this industry supports a wide range of applications, from commercial and industrial photography to personal and artistic expression.

Production process

The production of the chemical preparations covered under cpc code 48342 typically involves a combination of mixing, blending, and formulation techniques. Manufacturers carefully combine various raw materials, such as photographic chemicals, solvents, and stabilizers, to create specialized products tailored for specific photographic processes. Quality control and testing procedures are essential to ensure the consistency and performance of these products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the chemical preparations under cpc code 48342 include a variety of photographic chemicals, such as developers, fixers, and toners, as well as solvents, surfactants, and other additives. Specialized equipment, such as mixing tanks, filtration systems, and packaging machinery, is also necessary to ensure the efficient and precise manufacturing of these products.

Production outputs

The chemical preparations covered under cpc code 48342 are primarily used in the photographic industry, supporting a wide range of applications, including film development, paper processing, and digital imaging. These products are often consumed by 48341 Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed, 47510 Photographic cameras, and 47520 Photographic flashlights and flashbulbs, among other related industries.

Family tree for chemical preparations for photographic uses, except varnishes, adhesives and the like; unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48'>48: Medical appliances, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/483'>483: Optical instruments and photographic equipment, and parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4834'>4834: Photographic plates and film and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed; chemical products for photographic uses, except varnishes, adhesives and the like</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48342'>48342: Chemical preparations for photographic uses, except varnishes, adhesives and the like; unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48341'>48341: Photographic plates and film and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed</a>"]

    

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