IPC Definitions - January 01, 2012
C08H - Definition
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
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 |
In this subclass, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:
Factice | Vulcanized oil, used as a substitute for rubber |