IPC Subgroup
D21B 1/3 Defibrating by other means
Introduced: September 1968
Last revised: January 2006
Full Title
Fibrous raw materials or their mechanical treatment > by dividing raw materials into small particles, e.g. fibres > by wet methods; by the use of steam > Defibrating by other means
Classification Context
- Section:
- TEXTILES; PAPER
- Class:
- PAPER-MAKING; PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE
- Subclass:
- FIBROUS RAW MATERIALS OR THEIR MECHANICAL TREATMENT
3 direct subcodes
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