Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms

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What this code covers

Use this class for manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms when the main activity includes Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms: and Synthetic rubber. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.

Official explanatory notes

Imported source text for this NACE Rev. 2.1 record.

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)

Hierarchy context

Where this code sits in the NACE Rev. 2.1 hierarchy.

Parent code

20.1Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary formsGroup

Child codes

0 children

No child codes; this is a class-level code.

When this code fits

Use this when the main activity matches these signals.

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)

When to compare another code

Compare another code when these signals dominate.

sorting, shredding, cleaning, grinding and pelletising of rubber waste, see 38.21

Check before relying on this code

Situations where source text, close alternatives, or local rules may matter.

Compare with 38.21, 20.11, 20.12 when the main activity overlaps another code.
Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.

Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.

Inclusions

Signals that usually point toward this code.

- 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)

Exclusions

Activities that should trigger comparison with another code.

- sorting, shredding, cleaning, grinding and pelletising of rubber waste, see 38.21

Examples

- Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms:
- Synthetic rubber
- Manufacture of mixtures of synthetic rubber and natural rubber or rubber-like gums (e.g. balata)

Common mistakes

- Sorting, shredding, cleaning, grinding and pelletising of rubber waste

Search terms and quick answers

Plain-language discovery help for common business descriptions. These notes are separate from official source text.

Common search terms

Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms20.17 Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary formsManufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms:Synthetic rubberManufacture of mixtures of synthetic rubber and natural rubber or rubber-like gums (e.g. balata)

What is NACE 20.17 used for?

Use NACE 20.17 for manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms when the main activity matches this scope: Use this class for manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms when the main activity includes Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms: and Synthetic rubber. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Based on: title and summary

What are typical examples for 20.17?

Typical examples include Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms:, Synthetic rubber, and Manufacture of mixtures of synthetic rubber and natural rubber or rubber-like gums (e.g. balata).

Based on: examples

When might 20.17 not be the right code?

Review another code when the activity is closer to sorting, shredding, cleaning, grinding and pelletising of rubber waste, see 38.21.

Based on: exclusions and nonExamples

Which codes should I compare before choosing 20.17?

Compare 20.17 with 38.21 Materials recovery, 20.11 Manufacture of industrial gases, and 20.12 Manufacture of dyes and pigments when the activity description is ambiguous.

Based on: relatedCodes and nearby codes

Often Confused With

Use these comparisons when the activity description is ambiguous.

38.21

Materials recovery

Use this class for materials recovery when the main activity includes Further included is the recovery of materials from waste streams in the form of: (1) separating and sorting recoverable materials from non-hazardous waste streams; or (2) separating and sorting of commingled recoverable materials (for example, paper, plastics, used beverage cans and metals) into distinct categories. and Examples of the mechanical or chemical transformation processes that are undertaken include:. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

20.11

Manufacture of industrial gases

Use this class for manufacture of industrial gases when the main activity includes Manufacture of liquefied or compressed selected inorganic industrial or medical gases: and Elemental gases. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

20.12

Manufacture of dyes and pigments

Use this class for manufacture of dyes and pigments when the main activity includes Manufacture of dyes and pigments from any source in basic form or as concentrate and Manufacture of pure calcium oxide and calcium hydroxide. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

20.13

Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals

Use this class for manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals when the main activity includes Manufacture of chemical elements (except industrial gases and basic metals) and Manufacture of inorganic acids, except nitric acid. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

20.14

Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals

Use this class for manufacture of other organic basic chemicals when the main activity includes Manufacture of basic organic chemicals: and Acyclic hydrocarbons, saturated and unsaturated. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

20.1

Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms

Use this group for manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms when the main activity includes Manufacture of industrial gases and Manufacture of dyes and pigments. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

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Version changes

Plain-language Rev. 2 to Rev. 2.1 correspondence for this code.

Previous code

20.17

Rev. 2 code 20.17 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 20.17 Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms.

exact

Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.

Potential impact

Low operational impact is expected, but systems should still store the target Rev. 2.1 version explicitly.

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