IPC Subgroup
A61L 2/2 Gaseous substances, e.g. vapours
Introduced: January 1980
Last revised: January 2026
Full Title
Disinfection or sterilisation of materials or objects, in general; Accessories therefor > using chemical substances > Gaseous substances, e.g. vapours
Classification Context
- Section:
- HUMAN NECESSITIES
- Class:
- MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- Subclass:
- METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
4 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- A61L 2/202 Ozone
- A61L 2/204 Formaldehyde
- A61L 2/206 Ethylene oxide
- A61L 2/208 Hydrogen peroxide