Chemical Products In Michigan

The value of the annual product of the chemical industries of Michigan is estimated by Alfred H. White, instructor in chemical technology at the University of Michigan, as more than $50,000,000. Some of the most important industries, and the approximate value of their products are: Refined copper, $17,300,000; tanning of leather, $6,000,000; malt liquors, $5,200,000; beet sugar, $4,500,000; paints, colors, varnishes, $3,300,000; soda, bleaching materials, etc., $3,000,000; pig iron, $2,300,000; Portland cement, $2,500,000; soap and candles, $700,000.