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D21H 17/67

Water-insoluble compounds, e.g. fillers, pigments

Full Title

Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its constitution; Paper-impregnating material characterised by its constitution > Inorganic compounds > Water-insoluble compounds, e.g. fillers, pigments

3 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • D21H 17/68 siliceous, e.g. clays
  • D21H 17/69 modified, e.g. by association with other compositions prior to incorporation in the pulp or paper

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class D21, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. VOITH PATENT DE 1,857
  2. STORA ENSO FI 1,552
  3. KEMIRA FI 1,173
  4. KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION US 1,107
  5. VALMET TECHNOLOGIES FI 965
  6. VALMET SE 943
  7. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 941
  8. OMYA INTERNATIONAL CH 821
  9. UPM-KYMMENE CORPORATION FI 512
  10. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION JP 501