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CPC
COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
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C10N
INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASS C10M RELATING TO LUBRICATING COMPOSITIONS
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C10N 2010/00
Metal present as such or in compounds
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In this group, metals should be indexed according to their group of the Periodic Table.

C10N 2010/02
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Group 1
C10N 2010/04
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Group 2
C10N 2010/06
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Group 3
C10N 2010/08
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Group 4
C10N 2010/10
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Group 5
C10N 2010/12
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Group 6
C10N 2010/14
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Group 7
C10N 2010/16
.
Group 8
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C10N 2020/00
Specified physical properties of component of lubricating compositions
C10N 2020/02
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Viscosity; Viscosity index
C10N 2020/04
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Molecular weight; Molecular weight distribution
C10N 2020/06
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Particles of special shape or size
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C10N 2030/00
Specified physical or chemical property which is improved by the additive characterising the lubricating composition, e.g. multifunctional additives
C10N 2030/02
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Pour-point; Viscosity index
C10N 2030/04
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Detergent or dispersant property
C10N 2030/06
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Oiliness; Film-strength; Anti-wear; Resistance to extreme pressure
C10N 2030/08
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Resistance to extreme temperature
C10N 2030/10
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Inhibition of oxidation, e.g. anti-oxidants
C10N 2030/12
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Inhibition of corrosion, e.g. anti-rust agents, anti-corrosives
C10N 2030/14
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Metal deactivation
C10N 2030/16
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Antiseptic; Biocidal
C10N 2030/18
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Anti-foaming property
C10N 2030/20
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Colour, e.g. dyes
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C10N 2040/00
Specified use or application for which the lubricating composition is intended
C10N 2040/02
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Bearings
C10N 2040/04
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Oil-bath; Gear-boxes; Automatic transmissions; Traction drives
C10N 2040/06
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Instruments or other precision apparatus, e.g. damping fluids
C10N 2040/08
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Hydraulic fluids, e.g. brake-fluids
C10N 2040/10
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Running-in oil
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C10N 2040/12
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Gas-turbines
C10N 2040/13
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Aircraft turbines
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C10N 2040/14
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Electric or magnetic purposes
C10N 2040/16
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dielectric; Insulating oil
C10N 2040/18
. .
in connection with recordings on magnetic tape or disc
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C10N 2040/20
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Metal working
C10N 2040/22
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with essential removal of material,
{
e.g. cutting; Cooling oil
}
C10N 2040/24
. .
without essential removal of material
{
Oil for deformation operations, e.g. drawing, rolling
}
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C10N 2040/25
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Internal combustion engines
C10N 2040/26
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Two-stroke
C10N 2040/28
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Rotary
C10N 2040/30
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Refrigerator lubricant
C10N 2040/32
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Wire, rope or cable lubricants
C10N 2040/34
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Lubricating-sealants
C10N 2040/36
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Release agents
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C10N 2050/00
Form in which the lubricant is applied to the material being lubricated
C10N 2050/02
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dissolved or suspended in a carrier which subsequently evaporates to leave a lubricant coating
C10N 2050/04
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Aerosol
C10N 2050/06
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Gaseous phase, at least during working conditions
C10N 2050/08
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solid
C10N 2050/10
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semi-solids; greasy
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C10N 2060/00
Chemical after-treatment of the constituents of the lubricating composition
C10N 2060/003
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{
by organic hydroxy group containing compounds
}
C10N 2060/006
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{
by nitrogen containing compounds
}
C10N 2060/02
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Reduction, e.g. hydrogenation
C10N 2060/04
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Oxidation, e.g. ozonisation
C10N 2060/06
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by epoxides
C10N 2060/08
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Halogenation
C10N 2060/10
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by sulfur or a compound containing sulfur
C10N 2060/12
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by phosphorus or a compound containing phosphorus, e.g. PxSy
C10N 2060/14
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by boron or a compound containing boron
C10N 2070/00
Special methods of preparation
C10N 2080/00
Special pretreatment of the material to be lubricated, e.g. phosphatising or chromatising of a metal
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C10N 2210/00
Nature of the metal present as such or in compounds, i.e. in salts
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Indexing codes C10N 2210/01 to C10N 2210/08 are only to be used as linked codes in combination with codes chosen from subclass M10M identifying the chemical nature of the compounds concerned:
Example: C10M 2201/084+C10N 2210/02

C10N 2210/01
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Group I, e.g. Li, Na, K, Cs, Cu, Ag, Au
C10N 2210/02
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Group II, e.g. Mg, Ca, Ba, Zn, Cd, Hg
C10N 2210/03
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Group III, e.g. Al, In, La
C10N 2210/04
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Group IV, e.g. Sn, Pb, Ti, Zr
C10N 2210/05
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Group V, e.g. V, As, Sb, Bi
C10N 2210/06
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Group VI, e.g. Cr, Mo, W
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C10N 2210/07
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Group VII or VIII
C10N 2210/08
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Mn, Fe, Co, Ni
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C10N 2220/00
Specified physical or chemical properties or characteristics, i.e. function, of single compounds in lubricating compositions
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C10N 2220/02
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Physico-chemical properties
C10N 2220/021
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Molecular weight
C10N 2220/022
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Viscosity
C10N 2220/023
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Cloud point
C10N 2220/024
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Iodine value
C10N 2220/025
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Saturated compounds
C10N 2220/026
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Unsaturated compounds
C10N 2220/027
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Linear chain compounds
C10N 2220/028
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Branched chain compounds
C10N 2220/029
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Star-shaped polymers
C10N 2220/03
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Dendrimers
C10N 2220/031
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Distillation range
C10N 2220/032
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Specific gravity or density
C10N 2220/033
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Shear stability
C10N 2220/04
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Ionic liquids
C10N 2220/06
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Liquid crystals
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C10N 2220/08
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Particles related characteristics
C10N 2220/082
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Particle size or shape
C10N 2220/084
. . .
Coated particles
C10N 2220/086
. . .
Fibrous forms
C10N 2220/10
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Biodegradable compounds
C10N 2220/12
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Volatile compounds
C10N 2220/13
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Non-volatile compounds
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C10N 2220/14
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Characteristics associated with water
C10N 2220/142
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Water solubility
C10N 2220/144
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Onsolubility in water
C10N 2220/146
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Crystal water containing compounds
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C10N 2220/30
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Refrigerants
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Indexing codes C10N 2220/301 to C10N 2220/306 are only used in association with group C10M 171/008 to provide information about the specific refrigerant.

C10N 2220/301
. . .
Chlorofluorocarbons
C10N 2220/302
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Hydrofluorocarbons
C10N 2220/303
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Hydrocarbons
C10N 2220/304
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Nitrogen
C10N 2220/305
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Ammonia
C10N 2220/306
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Carbon dioxide
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C10N 2230/00
Specified physical or chemical properties of lubricating compositions
C10N 2230/02
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Viscosity or viscosity index
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C10N 2230/04
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Detergent properties, e.g. for cleaning, inhibition or removing varnish; Dispersion properties, e.g. for dispersing solids, carbon residues, sludge
C10N 2230/041
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Soot induced viscosity control
C10N 2230/06
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Resistance to extreme pressure; Oiliness; Abrasion resistance; Friction; Anti-wear
C10N 2230/08
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Resistance to extreme heat; Resistance to extreme temperature
C10N 2230/10
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Anti-oxidation characteristics
C10N 2230/12
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Resistance to rust or corrosion
C10N 2230/14
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Metal deactivation, i.e. passivation
C10N 2230/16
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Bactericidal or (micro)biocidal
C10N 2230/18
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Defoaming properties
C10N 2230/20
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Colour
C10N 2230/22
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Degreasing properties
C10N 2230/24
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Emulsion properties
C10N 2230/26
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Waterproofing or water-resistance
C10N 2230/28
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Anti-static
C10N 2230/30
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Anti-misting
C10N 2230/32
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Light or X-ray resistance
C10N 2230/34
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Fragrance or deodorising properties
C10N 2230/36
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Seal compatibility, e.g. with rubber
C10N 2230/38
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Catalyst protection, e.g. in exhaust gas converters
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C10N 2230/40
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Low content or no content compositions
C10N 2230/41
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Chlorine free or low chlorine content compositions
C10N 2230/42
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Phosphor free or low phosphor content compositions
C10N 2230/43
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Sulfur free or low sulfur content compositions
C10N 2230/44
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Boron free or low contentn boron compositions
C10N 2230/45
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Ashless or low ash content
C10N 2230/50
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Emission or smoke controlling properties
C10N 2230/52
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Base number (TBN)
C10N 2230/54
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Fuel economy
C10N 2230/56
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Boundary lubrication or thin film lubrication
C10N 2230/58
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Elastohydrodynamic lubrication, e.g. for high compressibility layers
C10N 2230/60
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Electro rheological properties
C10N 2230/62
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Food grade properties
C10N 2230/64
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Environmental friendly compositions
C10N 2230/66
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Hydrolytic stability
C10N 2230/68
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Shear stability
C10N 2230/70
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Soluble oils
C10N 2230/72
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Extended drain
C10N 2230/74
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Noack Volatility
C10N 2230/76
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Reduction of noise, shudder or vibrations
C10N 2230/78
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Fuel contamination
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C10N 2240/00
Specified uses or applications of lubricating compositions
C10N 2240/02
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Bearings
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C10N 2240/04
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Gear oil
C10N 2240/042
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for automatic transmissions
C10N 2240/044
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for manual transmissions
C10N 2240/045
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for Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)
C10N 2240/046
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for traction drives
C10N 2240/06
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Precision machinery, instruments
C10N 2240/08
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Hydraulic fluids, e.g. for brakes, clutches
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C10N 2240/10
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Internal-combustion engines
C10N 2240/101
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Alcohol fuelled engines
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C10N 2240/102
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Diesel engines
C10N 2240/103
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Small diesel engines
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C10N 2240/104
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Gasoline engines
C10N 2240/105
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Two-cycle engines
C10N 2240/106
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Rotary engines
C10N 2240/108
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for running in; grinding
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C10N 2240/12
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Gas turbines
C10N 2240/121
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Aircraft turbines
C10N 2240/14
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Steam engines or turbines
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C10N 2240/20
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Electrical or magnetic applications
C10N 2240/201
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Dielectrics or insulators
C10N 2240/202
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for electric contacts
C10N 2240/203
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Pantographs, i.e. printing devices
C10N 2240/204
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Magnetic recording mediums
C10N 2240/205
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Magnetic fluids
C10N 2240/22
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Lubricating sealants
C10N 2240/30
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Refrigerators; Compressors
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C10N 2240/40
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Metal working
C10N 2240/401
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with removal of material, e.g. cutting, grinding, drilling
C10N 2240/402
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without removal of material, e.g. forming, gorging, drawing, pressing, stamping, rolling, extruding
C10N 2240/403
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Manufacturing joint less pipes
C10N 2240/404
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Hot working
C10N 2240/405
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Cold working
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C10N 2240/406
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of specific metals
C10N 2240/407
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Soft metals, e.g. aluminium
C10N 2240/408
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Iron or steel
C10N 2240/409
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stainless steel
C10N 2240/50
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Wires, ropes or cables
C10N 2240/52
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Conveyors; Chain belts
C10N 2240/54
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Generators or electric motors in oil or gas winning field
C10N 2240/56
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Flashing oils; Marking oils
C10N 2240/58
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Mould release agents
C10N 2240/60
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Supervacuum or supercritical use
C10N 2240/62
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Textile oils
C10N 2240/64
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Slushing oils
C10N 2240/66
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Medical uses
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C10N 2250/00
Form or state of lubricant compositions in which they are used
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C10N 2250/02
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Emulsions; Colloids; Micelles
C10N 2250/021
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Oil-in-water
C10N 2250/022
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Water-in-oil
C10N 2250/04
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Aerosols
C10N 2250/06
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Gaseous form
C10N 2250/08
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Solids
C10N 2250/10
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Semi-solids or greases
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C10N 2250/12
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Dispersions of solid lubricants
C10N 2250/121
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compositions providing a coating after evaportion of a medium, e.g. of solvent, water
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C10N 2250/14
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Multi layer lubricant coatings
C10N 2250/141
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in the form of films or sheets
C10N 2250/16
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Micro capsules
C10N 2250/18
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Composite materials, or sliding materials in which lubricants are integrally moulded
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C10N 2260/00
Chemical after-treatment or modifications of compounds
C10N 2260/02
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Reduction
C10N 2260/04
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Oxidation
C10N 2260/06
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Treatment with epoxides or oxyalkylation reactions
C10N 2260/08
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Halogenation
C10N 2260/09
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Treatment with nitrogen containing compounds
C10N 2260/10
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Treatment with sulfur or sulfur-containing compounds
C10N 2260/12
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Treatment with phosphorus or phospohorus-containing compounds
C10N 2260/14
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Treatment with boron or boron-containing compounds
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C10N 2270/00
Specific manufacturing methods for lubricant compositions or compounds not covered by groups C10N 2210/00 to M10M260/00
C10N 2270/02
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concentrating of additives
C10N 2280/00
Specific pretreatment of the surface to be lubricated, e.g. phosphatising
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