Classification of chemical products

Classification of chemical products

According to the trade and foreign economic statistical classification standards issued in 2025, chemical products are categorized using a five-level classification framework to establish a comprehensive commercial chemical product system [1]. This system encompasses both traditional bulk chemicals and incorporates fine chemical and high-tech products, forming a multi-dimensional and fully comprehensive classification structure.
Basic chemical raw materials

As the core level of the chemical product system, it mainly includes:

Inorganic chemicals: encompassing basic inorganic compounds such as acids, alkalis, salts, and oxides

Chemical fertilizers: including nitrogen fertilizer, phosphorus fertilizer, potassium fertilizer, and compound fertilizers

Chemical pesticides: involving agricultural chemicals such as insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides

Organic chemicals: including organic basic raw materials such as hydrocarbons, alcohols, and carboxylic acids

Professional chemical formulation

Professional products with specific functions in the industrial and scientific research fields include:

Pigment: Industrial-grade colorant and architectural paint products

Dye: a special chemical coloring substance used for textile printing and dyeing

Catalyst: various catalytic media used in chemical production

Chemical reagents: analytically pure and chromatographically pure reagents for laboratory use