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IPC Main Group
C05F 17/00

Preparation of fertilisers characterised by biological or biochemical treatment steps, e.g. composting or fermentation

Introduced: January 1990

Last revised: January 2020

Classification Context

Section:
CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
Class:
FERTILISERS; MANUFACTURE THEREOF
Subclass:
ORGANIC FERTILISERS NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES , , e.g. FERTILISERS FROM WASTE OR REFUSE

10 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • C05F 17/05 Treatments involving invertebrates, e.g. worms, flies or maggots
  • C05F 17/1 Addition or removal of substances other than water or air to or from the material during the treatment
  • C05F 17/2 using specific microorganisms or substances, e.g. enzymes, for activating or stimulating the treatment
  • C05F 17/3 using irradiation, e.g. solar or nuclear radiation; using electric or magnetic fields
  • C05F 17/4 Treatment of liquids or slurries
  • C05F 17/5 Treatments combining two or more different biological or biochemical treatments, e.g. anaerobic and aerobic treatment or vermicomposting and aerobic treatment
  • C05F 17/6 Heating or cooling during the treatment
  • C05F 17/7 Controlling the treatment in response to process parameters
  • C05F 17/8 Separation, elimination or disposal of harmful substances during the treatment