(under the class definition) A product which may be a single identifiable compound in a relatively pure state or may be a mixture of closely related compounds which results from a synthesis process.
(1) Note. Only patents which claim a hydrocarbon product are placed in this and its indented subclasses. Where a process for synthesis and/or purification of the product is also claimed, the patent is cross-referenced to the appropriate subclass(es) below.
(2) Note. This subclass (16) is the locus for acyclic nonpolymer hydrocarbon products.
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588, Hazardous or Toxic Waste Destruction or Containment, appropriate subclasses for the destruction of hydrocarbon hazardous or toxic waste.
