TSIC 20131—Production of plastic pellets and plastic raw materials.

Where 20131 sits

1. C Production
2. 20 Manufacturing of chemicals and chemical products.
3. 201 The production of basic chemicals, chemical fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, plastics, and basic synthetic rubber.
4. 2013 Primary production of plastics and synthetic rubber.
5. 20131 Production of plastic pellets and plastic raw materials.

What 20131 includes

• Production of plastic pellets, such as polypropylene, polyethylene vinyl chloride monomer, and polystyrene.
• Production of polyamides.
• Production of phenolic resins, epoxidized resins, and polyethers.
• Production of silicones.
• Production of polymer-containing ion exchangers.
• Production of cellulose and its chemical derivatives.
• Production of bioplastics or biodegradable plastics.

What 20131 excludes

• The production of synthetic and artificial fibers, long fibers, and yarns is classified under activity 20300.
• The cutting, slicing, and shredding of used plastic products is classified under activity 38300.

20131 in other systems