IPC Definitions - January 01, 2012

C08H - Definition fr

Definition statement

This subclass covers:

Macromolecular products derived from proteins, e.g. protein-aldehyde or casein-aldehyde condensates, products derived from horn, hoofs, hair, skin or leather.

Vulcanised oils, e.g. factice.

Other macromolecular compounds falling within the subclass title, e.g. derived from lignin or lignocellulosic materials.

Processes for preparing the above macromolecular materials.

Relationship between large subject matter areas

Multiple classification

Biocidal, pest-repellant, pest-attractant or plant growth regulatory activity of compounds or preparations is further classified in subclass A01P.

Processes using enzymes or micro-organisms in order to

Therapeutic activity of compounds is further classified in subclass A61P.

The use of cosmetics or other toilet preparations is further classified in A61Q.

References relevant to classification in this subclass

This subclass does not cover:

Food proteins

A23

e.g.

A23J

Polysaccharides

C08B

Natural rubber

C08C

Graft polymers obtained by polymerizing monomers on to polysaccharides, natural rubbers or derivatives thereof

C08F 251/00, C08F 253/00

Compositions of bituminous materials, e.g. asphalt, tar or pitch

C08L 95/00

Natural resins or their derivatives

C09F

Glue, gelatine

C09H

Working up pitch, asphalt or bitumen

C10C 3/00

Glossary of terms

In this subclass, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Factice

Vulcanized oil, used as a substitute for rubber