ht. Detergents, Lubricants : Synthesis intermediates in the manufacturing of additives. Textile and leathers : Additive for spinning, dyeing, weaving of natural synthetic fibers. Softening agent, anti-wrinkle, anti-static coemulsion agent. Solubilisation enhancer and wettability agent. Fire Extinguisher foams : Used as solvent and stabiliser for hydrolysed protein based emulsions. Pharmaceutical industry : Solvent of hydrophilic / hydrophobic molecules used during their extraction from p