MA325F Paints & Allied Products

CURRENT INDUSTRIAL REPORTS SERIES
2007

MA325F — PAINTS (COATINGS) AND ALLIED PRODUCTS
DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Scope of survey
This survey covers manufacturers of paints (coatings) and
allied products.

Clear finishes and spar varnishes — Transparent protective
and/or decorative films, including urethane coatings, natural
varnishes and shellac varnishes.
Eggshell finish — Low sheen (semi-matte) surface which
exhibits surface reflectance (gloss) similar to that of an
eggshell, lying between flat and semigloss.

2. Figures to be reported
Companies with more than one establishment
manufacturing the products covered by this survey may
complete a separate report form for each location or
complete one report for the entire company. If you have
questions concerning your report, please call or write to the
U.S. Census Bureau for additional forms.
a. Quantity and value of shipments
The figures on quantity and value of shipments should
include the physical shipments of all products sold,
transferred to other establishments within your company, or
shipped on consignment, whether for domestic or export
sale. The value represents the net sales price, f.o.b. plant,
to the customer or branch to which the products are
shipped, net of discounts, allowances, freight charges, and
returns. Shipments to your own branches should be
assigned the same value as comparable sales to
unaffiliated customers, i.e., the value includes an
appropriate allocation of company overhead and profit.
Products bought and resold without further manufacture
should not be included in shipments.

Enamels — Topcoats with the ability to form a smooth
surface; usually associated with a high gloss, but also used
with lesser gloss, i.e.; flat enamels.
Exterior coatings (items 5112–5155) — Architectural coatings
that are expected to possess reasonable durability when
exposed to natural weathering.
Lacquers — Coating composition based on synthetic
thermoplastic materials dissolved in organic solvent, which
dries primarily by solvent evaporation. Typical lacquers
include those based on nitrocellulose and other cellulose
derivatives, vinyl resins, acrylic resins, etc.
Solvent — Non-aqueous liquid, usually volatile, used to
dissolve or disperse the coating constituents, which
evaporates during drying and does not become part of the
dried coating.

b. Units of measure

Stains — Transparent or semitransparent solutions or
suspensions of coloring matter in a vehicle, designed to color
a surface by penetration without hiding it, or to color a
material into which it is incorporated.

Report all quantities of liquid shipments in 1,000 gallons
and all values in thousands of dollars. Report quantity of
powder coatings shipped in thousands of pounds.

Undercoat — A coat of paint applied on new wood, over a
primer, or over a previous coat of paint, to improve the seal
and to serve as base for the topcoat.

3. Definitions of selected paint and coatings terms

OEM Coatings (item codes 5221–5269) — Coatings
formulated specifically for Original Equipment Manufacturers
(OEM) to meet conditions of application and product
requirements, and applied to such products during the
manufacturing process. Report OEM and refinish marine
coatings on item code 5315. Report all other refinish paints
on item code 5313. See "Industry Code Correlation" for a list
of NAICS industry codes for the products that correspond to
these coatings.

(Source: Paint/Coatings Dictionary, Federation of
Societies for Coatings Technology, 1978. Some definitions
have been modified to meet the specific needs of this
report.)
Architectural coatings (items 5112–5193) — Coatings for onsite application to interior or exterior surfaces of residential,
commercial, institutional, or industrial buildings. These are
protective and decorative finishes applied at ambient
temperatures, for ordinary use and exposure. Report
industrial new construction and maintenance paints on item
codes 5301 or 5305.

Electrical insulating coatings (item code 5253) — Coatings
(varnishes), often used in combination with materials such as
mica, fabric, paper, etc., to provide insulation for electrical
equipment. These coatings are formulated to have high
resistance to electrical conduction.

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DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS — Continued

Powder coatings (item codes 5254–5268) — 100
percent solids coatings applied as dry powders and
subsequently formed into a film through the
application of heat or energy.

Also includes maintenance coatings used to maintain
nonresidential structures; building and nonbuilding
requirements in such areas as public utilities,
railroads, roads and highways; and other industrial
plant coatings; the primary purpose of which is
protection. Report residential maintenance coatings
on item codes 5112–5193, architectural coatings.

Primer — First complete coat of a painting system
applied to a surface. Designed to provide adequate
adhesion to new surfaces and to meet special
requirements such as absorption and/or corrosion
control.

Marine paints, including ship and offshore — Paints and
coatings specifically formulated to withstand water
immersion and exposure to marine atmosphere.
Exclude spar varnish. Includes marine refinish paints.

SPECIAL PURPOSE COATINGS, INCLUDING
COATING FOR TRANSPORTATION AFTER MARKET
(item codes 5301–5331)
Special purpose coatings may also be stock type or
shelf goods, but differ from general architectural
coatings by the fact that they are formulated for
special applications and/or special environmental
conditions such as extreme temperatures, chemicals,
fumes, etc.
Industrial new construction and maintenance paints —
High performance coatings formulated to withstand
extremes of use, such as heavy abrasion, water
immersion, chemicals, corrosion, extreme
temperatures, and electrical or solvent exposure.

Refinish paints (item code 5313) — Coatings formulated
specifically to meet particular product and application
requirements, and sold to the refinishing trade or
through retail outlets for aftermarket application.
Report marine refinish coatings on item code 5315.
Traffic marking paints (item code 5311) —Paints
specially formulated to withstand wear of vehicular
traffic and to be highly visible at night; used to mark
center lines on roadways, traffic lanes, crosswalks,
etc. Includes paints manufactured with reflective
beads.

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INDUSTRY CODE CORRELATION

The OEM coatings covered in item codes 5221—5267 are formulated specifically for application on certain categories of products
during the manufacturing process. The following list matches these products with the appropriate NAICS code, 4-digit codes
(ie.; 3361XX) represent industry groups; NAICS 6-digit codes (ie.; 321992) represent industries.
Product
code

Product description

Item
code

NAICS
code

Industry description

3255104111

Automobile, light truck, van, and sport
utility vehicle finishes

5221

3361XX
3363XX

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

3255104121

Automobile parts finishes

5224

3363XX

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

3255104131

Heavy duty truck, bus, and recreational
vehicle finishes

5226

321991
336211
336212
336214

Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) Mfg
Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
Truck Trailer Manufacturing
Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing

3255104141

Other transportation equipment finishes,
including aircraft and railroad

5228

3364XX
336510
336991
3369XX

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing
Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing
Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

3255104211

Appliance, heating equipment and
air-conditioner finishes

5235

3352XX
333414
333994
333415

Household Appliance Manufacturing
Heating Equipment Manufacturing
Industrial Furnace and Oven Manufacturing
Air-conditioning and Warm Air Heating
Equipment Manufacturing

3255104215

Wood-furniture, cabinet and fixture
finishes

5237

32191X
337110
321999
337122
337121
337129
337211
337127
339992
339995

3255104219

Wood and composition board flat stock
finishes

3255104221

Metal building product finishes, including
coatings for aluminum extrusions and
siding

3255104225

3255104229

5239

321211
321212
321219
337212

Millwork
Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Mfg
All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Mfg
Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture
Mfg
Upholstered Household Furniture Mfg
Wood TV, Radio, and Sewing Machine Cabinet
Manufacturing
Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing
Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
Musical Instrument Manufacturing
Burial Casket Manufacturing

337920

Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
Softwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
Reconstituted Wood Product Manufacturing
Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork
Manufacturing
Blind and Shade Manufacturing

5241

332510
332321
332322
332999

Hardware Manufacturing
Metal Window and Door Manufacturing
Sheet Metalwork Manufacturing
All other Misc Fabricated Metal Products Mfg

5243

33243X
332115
332999

Metal Can, Box, & Other Metal Container Mfg
Crown and Closure Manufacturing
All Other Misc Fabricated Metal Product Mfg

5247

3353XX
3352XX
3351XX
3342XX
3344XX

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
Household Appliance Manufacturing
Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing
Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Semiconductor & Other Electric Component
Mfg
Other Electrical Equipment and Component
Mfg
Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission
Equipment Manufacturing
Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Construction Machinery Manufacturing

Container and closure finishes

Other machinery and equipment finishes

3359XX
3336XX
333111
333120

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INDUSTRY CODE CORRELATION — Continued

Product
code
3255104229

Product description
Other machinery and equipment finishes

Item
code

NAICS
code

5247

3335XX
3332XX
3339XX
3333XX

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Other General Purpose Machinery Mfg
Commercial & Service Industry Machinery Mfg

334511

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance,
Aeronautical, and Nautical System and
Instrument Mfg
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and
Control Instruments Manufacturing
Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing
Medical Equipment and Supplies Mfg
Photographic and Photocopying Equipment Mfg

3345XX
333314
3391XX
333315
3255104231

Non-wood furniture and fixture finishes,
including business equipment finishes

3255104235

Paper, paperboard, film and foil finishes,
excluding pigment binders

3255104239

Electrical insulating coatings

5249

5253
Other industrial product finishes,
excluding semi-manufactured products
such as pigment dispersions and ink
vehicles

Office Furniture (except wood) Manufacturing
Metal Household Furniture Manufacturing
Mattress Manufacturing
Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
Showcase, Partition, Shelving, & Locker Mfg
Blind and Shade Manufacturing
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Mfg
Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Mfg
Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric
Lighting
Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
Burial Casket Manufacturing
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

5252

3255104265

337214
337124
337910
337127
337215
337920
3329XX
3341XX
335121
335122
334310
339995

Industry description

5367

3221XX
3222XX
332618
3314XX
339992
3399XX
339994
339950

Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum)
Production and Processing
Musical Instrument Manufacturing
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Broom, Brush, and Mop Manufacturing
Sign Manufacturing

4. Comparability

If you also report in the Annual Survey of Manufactures (Form MA-10000), the sum of
values for item codes shown in column (a) should correspond to the dollar values reported
under product class codes indicated in column (b) below:
Current Industrial Reports
(Form MA325F)

Annual Survey of
Manufactures

Item codes
(a)

Product class codes
(b)

5112–5193

3255101100

5221–5269

3255104100

5301–5331

3255107100

5523–5598

325510B100

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FORM

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PAINTS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS

Product
code

Item
code

Item description

Architectural coatings
Exterior solvent type
3255101111

5112

Solvent thinned paints and tinting bases, including barn and roof paints

3255101115

5115

Solvent thinned enamels and tinting bases including exterior-interior floor enamels

3255101119

5125

Solvent thinned undercoaters and primers

3255101121

5135

Solvent thinned clear finishes and sealers

3255101125

5137

Solvent thinned stains, including shingle and shake

3255101129

5139

Other exterior solvent thinned coatings, including bituminous paints
Exterior water-type

3255101131

5141

Water thinned paints and tinting bases, including barn and roof paints

3255101135

5142

Water thinned exterior-interior deck and floor enamel

3255101139

5144

Water thinned undercoaters and primers

3255101141

5149

Water thinned stains and sealers

3255101145

5155

Other exterior water thinned coatings
Interior solvent type

3255101211

5163

Flat solvent thinned wall paint and tinting bases, including mill white paints

3255101215

5165

Gloss and quick drying enamels and other gloss solvent thinned paints and enamels

3255101219

5169

Semigloss, eggshell, satin solvent thinned paints and tinting bases

3255101221

5171

Solvent thinned undercoaters and primers

3255101225

5175

Solvent thinned clear finishes and sealers

3255101229

5177

Solvent thinned stains

3255101231

5179

Other interior solvent thinned coatings
Interior water-type

3255101235

5181

Flat water thinned paints and tinting bases

3255101239

5183

Semigloss, eggshell, satin and other gloss water thinned paints and tinting bases

3255101241

5186

Water thinned undercoaters and primers

3255101245

5188

Other interior water thinned coatings, stains, and sealers

3255101249

5193

3255101100

5199

Architectural lacquers
Total architectural coats — Sum of codes 5112–5193

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Product
code

Item
code

Item description
Product finishes for original equipment manufacturers (OEM), excluding marine
coatings
(Report powder coatings with item codes 5254–5266)

3255104111

5221

Automobile, light truck, van, and sport utility vehicle finishes

3255104121

5224

Automobile parts finishes

3255104131

5226

Heavy duty truck, bus, and recreational vehicle finishes

3255104141

5228

Other transportation equipment finishes, including aircraft and railroad

3255104211

5235

3255104215

5237

Wood furniture, cabinet and fixture finishes

3255104219

5239

Wood and composition board flat stock finishes

3255104221

5241

Metal building product finishes (including coatings for aluminum
extrusions and siding)

3255104225

5243

Container and closure finishes

3255104229

5247

Machinery and equipment finishes, including road building equipment
and farm implements

3255104231

5249

Non-wood furniture and fixture finishes, including business equipment finishes

3255104235

5252

Paper, paperboard, film, and foil finishes, excluding pigment binders

3255104239

5253

Electrical insulating coatings

Appliance, heating equipment, and air-conditioner finishes

Powder coatings (Report quantity in thousands of pounds)
Thermoset general decorative:
3255104241

5254

Appliance powder coatings

3255104245

5256

Automotive powder coatings

3255104249

5258

Architectural powder coatings (such as aluminum extrusions)

3255104251

5260

Lawn and garden powder coatings

3255104255

5262

General metal finishing powder coatings

3255104257

5263

Heat sensitive substrates powder coatings (such as wood, plastics, composites, etc.)

3255104259

5264

Thermoset functional powder coatings (for pipe, rebar, electrical insulation, etc.)

3255104261

5266

Thermoplastic powder coatings (all)

3255104263

5268

Other powder coatings

3255104265

5269

Other industrial product finishes. (Report semi-manufactured products such as pigment
dispersions and ink vehicles in item codes 5533 and 5598)

3255104100

5299

Total product finishes for original equipment manufacturers (OEM), excluding marine
coatings — Sum of codes 5221–5269

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FORM

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Product
code

Item
code

Item description
Special purpose coatings, including all marine coatings
Industrial new construction and maintenance paints (especially formulated coatings
for special conditions of industrial plants and/or facilities requiring protection against
extreme temperatures, fungi, chemicals, fumes, etc.)

3255107111

5301

Interior

3255107115

5305

Exterior

3255107121

5311

Traffic marking paints (all types, shelf goods and highway department)

3255107131

5313

Automotive, other transportation, and machinery refinish paints and enamels,
including primers

3255107141

5315

Marine paints, ship and off-shore facilities, and shelf goods for both new construction
and marine refinish and maintenance. Excludes spar varnish

3255107151

5319

Marine paints for yacht and pleasure craft, new construction, refinish, and maintenance

3255107161

5331

Aerosol — Paint concentrates produced for packaging in aerosol containers

3255107100

5399

Total special purpose coatings — Sum of codes 5301–5331
Miscellaneous allied paint products

325510B111

5523

Paint and varnish removers

325510B121

5531

Thinners for lacquers and other solvent based paint products

325510B131

5533

Pigment dispersions

325510B141

5598

Other miscellaneous allied paint products, including brush cleaners, ink vehicles,
putty and glazing compounds, etc.

325510B100

5599

Total miscellaneous allied paint products — Sum of codes 5523–5598

NOTES:

10/31/07

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