Manufacture of washing, cleaning and polishing preparations
NACE v2.1 Code: C20.4
About manufacture of washing, cleaning and polishing preparations
NACE code 20.4 encompasses the manufacture of a wide range of personal care and cleaning products, including soap, detergents, perfumes, and other toilet preparations. This industry plays a vital role in the broader economy, providing essential goods for both household and industrial use. The products manufactured under this code are ubiquitous in our daily lives, from the soap we use to wash our hands to the cleaning solutions that keep our homes and workplaces hygienic and well-maintained.
Production process
The production of these goods typically involves a combination of chemical processing and formulation techniques. Key steps may include the saponification of fats and oils to create soap, the blending of surfactants and other ingredients to formulate detergents, and the extraction and purification of natural or synthetic fragrances for perfumes and toilet preparations. Automated mixing, filling, and packaging equipment are often utilized to ensure consistent quality and efficient output.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for this industry include a variety of raw materials such as fats, oils, surfactants, fragrances, and other chemical compounds. Specialized machinery, including reactors, mixers, and packaging equipment, is also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce capable of operating the production equipment and formulating the final products.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of NACE code 20.4 include a diverse range of consumer and industrial products, such as 20.41 Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, 20.42 Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations, and related items. These outputs are then consumed by a wide range of other industries, including 46.4 Wholesale of household goods, 47.5 Retail trade of household goods, and 81.2 Cleaning activities.
Revisions to 20.4
Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 20.4. The most recent 1 version of this code (20.4) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):
This page shows the most recent version of code 20.4.
Family tree for manufacture of washing, cleaning and polishing preparations
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"] A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20'>20: Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products</a>"] B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/4'>20.4: Manufacture of washing, cleaning and polishing preparations</a>"] B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/1'>20.1: Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms</a>"] B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/2'>20.2: Manufacture of pesticides, disinfectants and other agrochemical products</a>"] B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/3'>20.3: Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics</a>"] B --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/5'>20.5: Manufacture of other chemical products</a>"] B --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/6'>20.6: Manufacture of man-made fibres</a>"] C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/41'>20.41: Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations</a>"] C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/42'>20.42: Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations</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 level3 class E level3 class F level3 class G level3 class H level3 class I level4 class J level4 class C 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 C highlight