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* explanatory notes - subsections DF, DG and DH
 

UK SIC 1992:
EXPLANATORY NOTES

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SECTION D MANUFACTURING
SUBSECTION DF MANUFACTURE OF COKE, REFINED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND NUCLEAR FUEL

23 MANUFACTURE OF COKE, REFINED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND NUCLEAR FUEL

23.1 Manufacture of coke oven products

23.10 Manufacture of coke oven products

This class includes:
- production of coke
- production at low temperature carbonisation plants
- production of coke oven gas
- production of crude coal and lignite tars

This class excludes:
- agglomeration of hard coal cf. 10.10/3
- agglomeration of lignite cf. 10.20
- production of pitch and pitch coke cf. 24.14


23.2 Manufacture of refined petroleum products

23.20 Manufacture of refined petroleum products
23.20/1 Mineral oil refining

This subclass includes:
- refining crude and process oils or shale oil for the derivation of refined or partly refined petroleum products, cracking or other processes
- production of process oils: refinery feedstocks used in the manufacture of petroleum products
- production of motor fuel: petrol, automotive diesel, etc.
- production of other transport fuels: aviation turbine fuel, marine diesel, etc.
- production of fuel: other middle distillates such as gas oil, burning oil; heavy distillates - light, medium and heavy fuel oil; refinery gases such as ethane, propane, butane, etc.
- manufacture of products for the petrochemical industry and for the manufacture of road coverings
- manufacture of other products: such as solvents, e.g. white spirit, or petroleum jelly used as an ointment

23.20/2 This code is no longer in use

23.20/9 Other treatment of petroleum products (excluding petrochemicals manufacture)

This subclass includes:
- processing, blending and compounding of mineral, animal and vegetable oils and greases other than at petroleum refineries
- manufacture of oil based lubricating oils or greases including from waste oil

23.3 Processing of nuclear fuel

23.30 Processing of nuclear fuel

This class includes:
- conversion of yellowcake to uranium tetrafluoride and uranium hexafluoride
- production of enriched uranium
- production of fuel elements for nuclear reactors
- production of radioactive elements for industrial or medical use
- reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel
- treatment of nuclear waste

This class excludes: - mining and concentration of uranium and thorium ores cf. 12.00
- manufacture of yellowcake cf. 12.00


SUBSECTION DG MANUFACTURE OF CHEMICALS, CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND MAN-MADE FIBRES

24 MANUFACTURE OF CHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS

24.1 Manufacture of basic chemicals

24.11 Manufacture of industrial gases

This class includes:
- manufacture of liquefied or compressed industrial or medical gases:
. elemental gases
. liquid or compressed air
. refrigerant gases
. mixed industrial gases
. inert gases such as carbon dioxide
. isolating gases

This class excludes:
- extraction of methane, ethane, butane or propane cf. 11.10
- manufacture of fuel gases such as ethane, butane or propane in a petroleum refinery cf. 23.20/1


24.12 Manufacture of dyes and pigments

This class includes:
- manufacture of dyes and pigments from any source in basic form or as concentrate

This class also includes:
- manufacture of products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores

This class excludes
- manufacture of prepared dyes and pigments cf. 24.30/1


24.13 Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals

This class includes:
- manufacture of chemical elements except metals, industrial elemental gases and radioactive elements produced by the nuclear fuels industry
- manufacture of inorganic acids except nitric acid
- manufacture of alkalis, lyes and other inorganic bases except ammonia
- manufacture of other inorganic compounds

This class excludes:
- manufacture of nitric and sulphonitric acids cf. 24.15
- manufacture of ammonia cf. 24.15
- manufacture of ammonium chloride cf. 24.15
- manufacture of phosphates of triammonium, ammonium carbonates cf. 24.15
- manufacture of nitrites and nitrates of potassium cf. 24.15
- manufacture of chemical substances used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals cf. 24.41
- manufacture of artificial corundum cf. 26.81 and other aluminium oxide cf. 27.42


24.14 Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals

This class includes:
- manufacture of other organic basic chemicals:
. acyclic hydrocarbons, saturated and unsaturated
. cyclic hydrocarbons, saturated and unsaturated
. acyclic and cyclic alcohols, including synthetic ethyl alcohol
. mono- and polycarboxyclic acids including acetic acid
. other oxygen-function compounds including aldehydes, ketones, quinones and dual or poly oxygen-function compounds
. nitrogen-function organic compounds including amines
. other organic compounds including wood distillation products, etc.
- manufacture of charcoal
- production of pitch and pitch coke
- manufacture of synthetic aromatic products
- distillation of coal tar

This class excludes:
- manufacture of ethyl alcohol from fermented materials cf. 15.92
- manufacture of plastics in primary forms cf. 24.16
- manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms cf. 24.17
- manufacture of salicylic and o-acetylsalicylic acids cf. 24.41
- manufacture of chemical substances used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals cf. 24.41
- manufacture of crude glycerol cf. 24.51/1
- manufacture of essential oils cf. 24.63


24.15 Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds

This class includes:
- manufacture of fertilizers:
. straight or complex nitrogenous, phosphatic or potassic fertilizers
. urea, crude natural phosphates and crude natural potassium salts
- manufacture of associated nitrogen products:
. nitric and sulphonitric acids, ammonia, ammonium chloride, nitrites and nitrates of potassium, phosphates of triammonium and ammonium carbonates

This class excludes:
- mining of guano cf. 14.30
- manufacture of agro-chemical products cf. 24.20


24.16 Manufacture of plastics in primary forms

This class includes:
- manufacture of plastics in primary forms:
. polymers including those of ethylene, propylene, styrene, vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate and acrylics
. polyamides
. phenolic and epoxide resins and polyurethanes
. alkyd and polyester resins and polyethers
. silicones
. ion-exchangers based on polymers

This class also includes:
- manufacture of cellulose

This class excludes:
- recycling of plastics cf. 37.20


24.17 Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms

This class includes:
- manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms:
. synthetic rubber
. factice
- manufacture of mixtures of synthetic rubber and natural rubber or rubber-like gums (e.g. balata)

24.2 Manufacture of pesticides and other agro-chemical products

24.20 Manufacture of pesticides and other agro-chemical products

This class includes:
- manufacture of insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and other agro-chemical products not elsewhere classified

This class excludes:
- manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds cf. 24.15


24.3 Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics

24.30 Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics
24.30/1 Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of paints and varnishes, enamels or lacquers
- manufacture of prepared pigments, opacifiers and colours;
. manufacture of vitrifiable enamels and glazes and engobes and similar preparations
- manufacture of organic composite solvents and thinners
- manufacture of prepared paint or varnish removers

This subclass excludes:
- manufacture of dyestuffs and pigments cf. 24.12


24.30/2 Manufacture of printing ink

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of printing ink

This subclass excludes:
- manufacture of writing and drawing ink cf. 24.66


24.30/3 Manufacture of mastics and sealants

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of mastics
- manufacture of caulking compounds and similar non-refractory filling or surfacing preparations

24.4 Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemicals and botanical products

24.41 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products

This class includes:
- investigation, perfecting and production of medicinal active substances to be used for their pharmacological properties in the manufacture of medicaments
- processing of blood

This class also includes:
- manufacture of chemically pure sugars
- processing of glands and manufacture of extracts of glands, etc.

24.42 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations
24.42/1 Manufacture of medicaments

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of medicaments defined as such in Community law:
. anti-sera and other blood fractions
. vaccines
. diverse medicaments, including homoeopathic preparations
- manufacture of chemical contraceptive products for external use and hormonal contraceptive medicaments

24.42/2 Manufacture of non-medicaments

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of dental fillings and bone reconstruction cements
- manufacture of medical impregnated wadding, gauze, bandages, dressings, surgical gut string, etc.

24.5 Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes and toilet preparations
24.51 Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations
24.51/1 Manufacture of soap and detergents

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of organic surface-active agents
- manufacture of soap
- manufacture of crude glycerol
- manufacture of surface-active preparations
. washing powders in solid or liquid form and detergents
. dish-washing preparations
. textile softeners

24.51/2 Manufacture of cleaning and polishing preparations

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of cleaning and polishing products:
. preparations for perfuming or deodorising rooms
. artificial waxes and prepared waxes
. polishes and creams for leather
. polishes and creams for wood
. polishes for coachwork, glass and metal
. scouring pastes and powders

24.52 Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations

This class includes:
- manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations:
. perfumes and toilet water
. beauty and make-up preparations
. sunburn prevention and sun tan preparations
. manicure and pedicure preparations
. shampoos, hair lacquers, waving and straightening preparations
. dentifrices and preparations for oral hygiene, including denture fixative preparations
. shaving preparations
. deodorants and bath salts
. depilatories

This class excludes:
- extraction and refining of essential oils cf. 24.63


24.6 Manufacture of other chemical products

24.61 Manufacture of explosives

This class includes:
- manufacture of propellant powders
- manufacture of explosives
- manufacture of pyrotechnic products

24.62 Manufacture of glues and gelatine

This class includes:
- manufacture of gelatine and its derivatives, glues and prepared adhesives, including rubber based glues and adhesives

24.63 Manufacture of essential oils

This class includes:
- manufacture of extracts of natural aromatic products
- manufacture of resinoids
- manufacture of aromatic distilled waters
- manufacture of mixtures of odoriferous products for the manufacture of perfumes or food

This class excludes:
- manufacture of synthetic aromatic products cf. 24.14
- manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations cf. 24.52


24.64 Manufacture of photographic chemical material
This class includes:
- manufacture of photographic plates, films, sensitised paper and other sensitised unexposed materials
- manufacture of chemical preparations for photographic uses
24.65 Manufacture of prepared unrecorded media

This class includes:
- manufacture of unrecorded media for sound or video recording
- manufacture of unrecorded computer discs and tapes

24.66 Manufacture of other chemical products not elsewhere classified

This class includes:
- manufacture of various chemical products:
. peptones, peptone derivatives, other protein substances and their derivatives not elsewhere classified
. chemically modified oils and fats
. materials used in the finishing of textiles and leather
. powders and pastes used in soldering, brazing or welding
. substances used to pickle metal
. prepared additives for cements
. activated carbon, lubricating oil additives, prepared rubber accelerators, catalysts and other chemical products for industrial use
. anti-knock preparations, anti-freeze preparations, liquids for hydraulic transmission
. composite diagnostic or laboratory reagents

This class also includes:
- manufacture of writing and drawing ink

This class excludes:
- manufacture of printing ink cf. 24.30/2


24.7 Manufacture of man-made fibres

24.70 Manufacture of man-made fibres

This class includes:
- manufacture of artificial or synthetic filament tow
- manufacture of synthetic or artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
- manufacture of synthetic or artificial single yarn including high tenacity yarn
- manufacture of synthetic or artificial monofilament or strip

This class excludes:
- spinning of synthetic or artificial fibres cf. 17.1
- manufacture of sewing thread of man-made filaments cf. 17.16



SUBSECTION DH MANUFACTURE OF RUBBER AND PLASTIC PRODUCTS

25 MANUFACTURE OF RUBBER AND PLASTIC PRODUCTS

25.1 Manufacture of rubber products

25.11 Manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes

This class includes:
- manufacture of rubber tyres for vehicles, equipment, mobile machinery and other uses:
. pneumatic tyres
. solid or cushion tyres
- manufacture of inner tubes for tyres
- manufacture of interchangeable tyre treads, tyre flaps, "camel-back" strips for retreading tyres, etc.

This class excludes:
- manufacture of rubber repair materials cf. 25.13
- tyre and tube repair, fitting or replacement cf. 50.20


25.12 Retreading and rebuilding of rubber tyres

This class includes:
- tyre rebuilding and retreading

This class excludes:
- manufacture of rubber repair materials cf. 25.13
- repair of punctured tyres cf. 50.20

25.13 Manufacture of other rubber products

This class includes:
- manufacture of other products of natural or synthetic rubber, unvulcanised, vulcanised or hardened:
. manufacture of semi-finished rubber products:
. rubber plates, sheets, strip, rods, profile shapes
. manufacture of finished rubber products:
. tubes, pipes and hoses
. rubber conveyor or transmission belts or belting
. rubber hygienic articles: sheath contraceptives, teats, hot water bottles, etc.
. rubber articles of apparel
. rubber floor coverings
. rubberised textiles
. rubber thread and rope
. rubberised yarn and fabrics
. rubber rings, fittings and seals
. rubber roller coverings
. inflatable rubber mattresses

This class also includes:
- manufacture of rubber repair materials

This class excludes:
- manufacture of tyre cord fabrics cf. 17.54/9
- manufacture of apparel of elastic fabrics cf. 18.2
- manufacture of rubber footwear cf. 19.30
- manufacture of glues and adhesives based on rubber cf. 24.62
- manufacture of "camel-back" strips cf. 25.11
- manufacture of inflatable rafts and boats cf. 35.12
- manufacture of mattresses of uncovered cellular rubber cf. 36.15
- manufacture of rubber sports requisites cf. 36.40
- manufacture of rubber games and toys cf. 36.50/9
- reclaiming of rubber cf. 37.20


25.2 Manufacture of plastic products

25.21 Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles

This class includes:
- manufacture of semi-manufactures of plastic products:
. plastic plates, sheets, blocks, film, foil, strip, etc.
- manufacture of finished plastic products:
. plastic tubes, pipes and hoses; hose and pipe fittings

This class excludes:
- manufacture of plastics in primary forms cf. 24.16
- manufacture of plastic optical elements cf. 33.40/1
- manufacture of mattresses of uncovered cellular plastic cf. 36.15


25.22 Manufacture of plastic packing goods

This class includes:
- manufacture of plastic articles for the packing of goods:
. plastic bags, sacks, containers, boxes, cases, carboys, bottles, etc.

This class excludes:
- manufacture of plastic travel goods cf. 19.20
- manufacture of articles of synthetic or natural rubber cf. 25.1
- packaging cf. 74.82


25.23 Manufacture of builders' ware of plastic
25.23/1 Manufacture of plastic floor covering

This subclass includes:
- plastic floor coverings in rolls or in the form of tiles

This subclass excludes:
- manufacture of linoleum and hard non-plastic surface floor coverings cf. 36.63/9


25.23/2 This code is no longer in use

25.23/9 Manufacture of other builders' ware of plastic

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of plastic builders' ware:
. plastic doors, windows, frames, shutters, blinds, skirting boards
. tanks, reservoirs
. plastic wall or ceiling coverings in rolls or in the form of tiles, etc.
. plastic sanitary ware: manufacture of plastic baths, shower-baths, wash basins, lavatory pans, flushing cisterns, etc.

This subclass excludes:
- manufacture of articles of synthetic or natural rubber cf. 25.1


25.24 Manufacture of other plastic products

This class includes:
- manufacture of plastic tableware, kitchenware and toilet articles
- manufacture of diverse plastic products:
. plastic headgear, insulating fittings, parts of lighting fittings, office or school supplies, articles of apparel, fittings for furniture, statuettes, transmission and conveyor belts, etc.

This class excludes:
- manufacture of plastic travel goods cf. 19.20
- manufacture of plastic footwear cf. 19.30
- manufacture of plastic medical and dental appliances cf. 33.10
- manufacture of plastic optical elements cf. 33.40/1
- manufacture of plastic furniture cf. 36.1
- manufacture of mattresses of uncovered cellular plastic cf. 36.15
- manufacture of plastic sports requisites cf. 36.40
- manufacture of plastic games and toys cf. 36.50/9
- manufacture of linoleum and hard non-plastic surface floor coverings cf. 36.63/9



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