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Contents.—Preface. Introductory Organic Chemistry. Mineral Oils. Natural Sources and Methods of Preparation of the Saponifiable Oils and Fats. Impurities occurring in Crude Oils and Fats and the Technical Methods of Removing them. Composition and Properties of the Saponifiable Oils and Fats in general. The Natural Waxes. Analytical Methods. Industrial Applications of Fats and Oils. Saponification of Fats and Oils. Candle Manufacture, Soap Making, Glycerine. Conclusion. Scientific and Technical Research on Problems in the Oil and Related Industries. Literature Index. Illustrations