Definition of "oleochemicals" [oleochemicals]

• Plural form of oleochemical. (noun)

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• "Such oil-derived feedstocks (known as oleochemicals) "are looking more and more interesting from an economic point of view" to major detergent companies, says Neil Burns, vice president for U.S. operations of VVF, an oleochemical producer based in Mumbai, India that recently set up a U.S. branch office in Freehold, N.J. The oleochemicals of most relevance to the detergents industry, says Burns, are fatty alcohols, alcohol sulfates, alcohol ether sulfates and alcohol ethoxylates."
• "In its second deal in as many weeks, Reliance Equity Advisors has invested Rs 136 crore in VVF Ltd, which manufactures and markets personal care products and oleochemicals."
• "Wilmar, which is engaged in oil-palm cultivation, oilseeds crushing, edible-oils refining, sugar, specialty fats, oleochemicals and biodiesel manufacturing and grains processing, plans to continue investing in existing and new businesses as part of its growth strategy, the statement said."