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DIFF Subgroup
C11D 1/66

Non-ionic compounds

Introduced: September 1968

Full Title

Detergent compositions based essentially on surface-active compounds; Use of these compounds as a detergent > Non-ionic compounds

Of 18 combined children, 13 exist in both systems.

3 codes are CPC-only extensions, 2 exist only in IPC.

2 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • C11D 1/662 CPC only CPC only
  • C11D 1/665 CPC only CPC only
  • C11D 1/667 CPC only CPC only
  • C11D 1/68 Alcohols; Oxidation products of paraffin wax, other than acids IPC only IPC only
  • C11D 1/7 Phenols IPC only IPC only
  • C11D 1/722 Ethers of polyoxyalkylene glycols having mixed oxyalkylene groups; since 1974 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • C11D 1/74 Carboxylates or sulfonates of polyoxyalkylene glycols IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • C11D 1/75 Amino oxides since 1974 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • C11D 1/755 Sulfoxides since 1974 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • C11D 1/76 Synthetic resins containing no nitrogen IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • C11D 1/78 Neutral esters of acids of phosphorus IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • C11D 1/79 Phosphine oxides since 1974 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • C11D 1/80 Derivatives of lignin containing no sulfo- or sulfate groups IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • C11D 1/82 Compounds containing silicon IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class C11,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 5,930
  2. HENKEL DE 3,288
  3. BASF (BADISCHE ANILIN & SODA FABRIK) DE 2,162
  4. ECOLAB US 1,454
  5. UNILEVER NL 1,430
  6. NOVOZYMES DK 1,366
  7. UNILEVER IP HOLDINGS NL 1,227
  8. CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVER US 1,022
  9. KAO CORPORATION 947
  10. KAO CORPORATION JP 853

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class C11,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 6,498
  2. HENKEL DE 3,445
  3. BASF (BADISCHE ANILIN & SODA FABRIK) DE 2,409
  4. ECOLAB US 1,614
  5. NOVOZYMES DK 1,609
  6. UNILEVER NL 1,468
  7. UNILEVER IP HOLDINGS NL 1,246
  8. CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVER US 1,048
  9. UNILEVER GB 1,039
  10. FIRMENICH CH 964