CPC Definition - Subclass C08H

Last Updated Version: 2021.08
DERIVATIVES OF NATURAL MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS (polysaccharides C08B; natural rubber C08C; natural resins or their derivatives C09F; bituminous materials C10)
Definition statement

This place 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.

Relationships with other classification places

Multiple Classification

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

Therapeutic activity of chemical compounds or medicinal preparations is further classified in subclass A61P.

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

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

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

Application-oriented references

Examples of places where the subject matter of this place is covered when specially adapted, used for a particular purpose, or incorporated in a larger system:

Food proteins

A23J

Special rules of classification

As the class C08 covers only macromolecular compounds, the derivatives referred to in this subclass are restricted to the macromolecular ones (e.g. no soap nor glycerine).

Glossary of terms

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

Factice

Vulcanized oil, used as a substitute for rubber

Natural

Available in nature

Macromolecular products derived from proteins (food proteins A23; glue, gelatine C09H)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Extraction, preparation, derivatisation or degradation of proteins.

Relationships with other classification places

Composition of proteins

C08L 89/00

Compositions of proteins or protein derivatives in minority

C08L 89/00 - C08L 89/06

Coating composition comprising proteins or protein derivatives

C09D 189/00 - C09D 189/06

Adhesive composition comprising proteins or protein derivatives

C09J 189/00 - C09J 189/06

Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffs from hair, feathers, horn, skins, leather or bones

A23J 1/10

Foods or foodstuffs

A23L 5/00

Material for prosthesis

A61L 27/24

Fermentation or enzyme-using processes for the preparation of peptides or proteins

C12P 21/00

Galenical forms, e.g. capsules, pills or dragees

A61K 9/00

Medicinal preparations containing peptides

A61K 38/00

Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies, e.g. vaccines

A61K 39/00

Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredient being a protein

A61K 47/42

Drug conjugate with proteins

A61K 47/62

Proteins or derivatives thereof in solution, or together with other macromolecular compounds, or together with an inorganic or non-macromolecular organic additive are considered as a composition and are thus classified according to the rules of C08L. They are classified according to the mutual proportions by weight of only the macromolecular constituents, in particular according to the macromolecular constituent present in the highest proportion. If all the constituents are present in equal proportions, the composition is classified according to each of these constituents.

Compositions containing a proteins or derivatives thereof and an inorganic or non-macromolecular organic additive as compounding agent are not classified in C08K as indicated in the rules for C08L, but in the corresponding C08L subclass together with the corresponding Indexing Code(s) in C08K.

Ex.: Composition consisting of gelatine and glass fibres (filler) is classified in C08L 89/06 and C08K 7/14

The same rules apply to C09D and C09J.

Covalently or ionically crosslinked gels are classified in C08H as they are considered as protein derivatives per se.

  • If they are not crosslinked, then these gels are classified in the corresponding C08L group together with C08J 3/075 and an Indexing Code of the group C08J 2300/00-C08J 2399/00 (Please see the Rules of classification for subclass C08J).

Ex.: Hydrogel of collagen is classified in C08L 89/06, C08J 3/075 and C08J 2389/06.

Multiple classification

Please refer to the corresponding part in C08H.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Peptides or collagen

C07K, e.g. C07K 14/78

Preparation of glue or gelatine (older technologies)

C09H

Chemical treatment of hides, skins or leather

C14C

Vulcanised oils, e.g. factice
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Composition comprising vulcanised oils, e.g. factice

C08L 91/02

Compositions of vulcanised oils, e.g. factice when in minority

C08L 91/02

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

C08L 95/00

Coating composition comprising vulcanised oils, e.g. factice

C09D 191/02

Adhesive based on vulcanised oils, e.g. factice

C09J 191/02

Working-up pitch, tar or asphalt

C10C 3/00

Glossary of terms

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

Factice

vulcanised oil used as a substitute for rubber

{Macromolecular compounds derived from lignin, e.g. tannins, humic acids}
Definition statement

This place covers:

  • Lignin or derivatives thereof
  • Process for their extraction, preparation, derivatisation or degradation.
Relationships with other classification places

Composition of compounds derived from lignin

C08L 97/005

Coating composition comprising lignin-containing materials

C09D 197/005

Adhesive based on lignin-containing materials

C09J 197/005

Compositions of lignin-containing materials in minority

C08L 97/005

Lignin-containing materials in solution, or together with other macromolecular compounds, or together with an inorganic or non-macromolecular organic additive are considered as a composition and are thus classified according to the rules of C08L. They are classified according to the mutual proportions by weight of only the macromolecular constituents, in particular according to the macromolecular constituent present in the highest proportion. If all the constituents are present in equal proportions, the composition is classified according to each of these constituents.

Compositions containing a lignin-containing material and an inorganic or non-macromolecular organic additive as compounding agent are not classified in C08K as indicated in the rules for C08L, but in the corresponding C08L subclass together with the corresponding Indexing Code(s) in C08K.

Ex.: A composition consisting of lignin and glass fibres (filler) is classified in C08L 97/005 and C08K 7/14.

The same rules apply to C09D and C09J.

Covalently or ionically crosslinked gels are classified in C08H as they are considered as lignin derivatives per se.

  • If they are not crosslinked, then these gels are classified in the corresponding C08L groups together with C08J 3/075 and an Indexing Code of the group C08J 2300/00-C08J 2399/00 (Please see the Rules of classification for subclass C08J).

Ex.: Hydrogel of lignin is classified in C08L 97/005, C08J 3/075 and C08J 2397/00 .

Multiple classification

Please refer to the corresponding part in C08H.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Low-molecular weight derivatives of lignin, e.g. tannins or humic acids

C07G 1/00

Macromolecular compounds derived from lignocellulosic materials {(pretreatment thereof B27N)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

  • Lignocellulosic materials, woods chips, sawdust or biomass and the like
  • Process for their extraction, preparation, derivatisation and degradation.
Relationships with other classification places

Composition comprising lignocellulosic materials

C08L 97/02

Coating composition comprising lignocellulosic materials

C09D 197/02

Adhesive composition comprising lignocellulosic materials

C09J 197/02

Compositions of lignocellulosic materials in minority

C08L 97/02

Lignocellulosic materials in solution, or together with other macromolecular compounds, or together with an inorganic or non-macromolecular organic additive are considered as a composition and are thus classified according to the rules of C08L. They are classified according to the mutual proportions by weight of only the macromolecular constituents, in particular according to the macromolecular constituent present in the highest proportion. If all the constituents are present in equal proportions, the composition is classified according to each of these constituents.

Compositions containing a lignocellulosic material and an inorganic or non-macromolecular organic additive as compounding agent are not classified in C08K as indicated in the rules for C08L, but in the corresponding C08L subclass together with the corresponding Indexing Code(s) in C08K.

Ex.: Composition consisting of lignocellulose and glass fibres (filler) is classified in C08L 97/02 and C08K 7/14

The same rules apply to C09D and C09J.

Covalently or ionically crosslinked gels are classified in C08H as they are considered as lignocellulose derivatives per se.

  • If they are not crosslinked, then these gels are classified in the corresponding C08L groups together with C08J 3/075 and an Indexing Code of the group C08J 2300/00-C08J 2399/00 (Please see the Rules of classification for subclass C08J).

Ex.: Hydrogel of lignocellulose is classified in C08L 97/02, C08J 3/075 and C08J 2397/02.

Multiple classification

Layered products comprising essentially wood

B32B 21/00

Bio-fuels

C10L

Enzymatic treatment

C12P

Post-treatment of wood

B27K or B27N

Please refer also to the corresponding part in C08H.

Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass {, e.g. flours, kernels}
Definition statement

This place covers:

  • Natural macromolecular compounds or derivatives thereof not provided for elsewhere, e.g. flours, kernels, olive or cherry pits.
  • Process for their obtention or processing.
Relationships with other classification places

Composition of natural macromolecular compounds or derivatives thereof

C08L 99/00

Coating composition comprising natural macromolecular compounds or derivatives thereof

C09D 199/00

Adhesive composition comprising natural macromolecular compounds or derivatives thereof

C09J 199/00

Compositions of natural macromolecular compounds or derivatives thereof in minority

C08L 99/00

Flour or dough treatment; baking

A21D

Natural macromolecular compounds or derivatives thereof in solution, or together with other macromolecular compounds, or together with an inorganic or non-macromolecular organic additive are considered as a composition and are thus classified according to the rules of C08L. They are classified according to the mutual proportions by weight of only the macromolecular constituents, in particular according to the macromolecular constituent present in the highest proportion. If all the constituents are present in equal proportions, the composition is classified according to each of these constituents.

Compositions containing a natural macromolecular material and an inorganic or non-macromolecular organic additive as compounding agent are not classified in C08K as indicated in the rules for C08L, but in the corresponding C08L subclass together with the corresponding Indexing Code(s) in C08K.

Ex.: A composition consisting of flour and glass fibres (filler) is classified in C08L 99/00 and C08K 7/14

The same rules apply to C09D and C09J.

Covalently or ionically crosslinked gels are classified in C08H as they are considered as natural macromolecular materials per se.

  • If they are not crosslinked, then these gels are classified in the corresponding C08L groups together with C08J 3/075 and an Indexing Code of the group C08J 2300/00-C08J 2399/00 (Please see the Rules of classification for subclass C08J).

Ex.: Hydrogel of flour is classified in C08L 99/00, C08J 3/075 and C08J 2399/00.

Multiple classification

Please refer to the corresponding part in C08H.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Macromolecular compounds derived from lignin

C08H 6/00

Macromolecular compounds derived from lignocellulosic materials

C08H 8/00

Polysaccharides, in particular starch

C08B