... as a solvent for gum, resin and as a floating agent in the separation of minerals by floatation.It is also ... preparation of household cleaners, inhibitor of baceteria, defoamer and weting agent, coal washing, recovery of copper, lead zinc in froth floatation ... , and has special chemical activity. So it is an important raw material for the production of paper, coatings, inks, rubber, soaps, electronic ...