Ethylene oxide and its derivatives are used in cement & glass grinding lubricants, heat transfer materials & fluids, hydrocarbon purification, metal and industrial cleaning, mineral processing, natural gas & oil products, paper additives, rubber & polymer manufacturing, semiconductors, and other lubricants. It is also used in downstream products such as adhesives, paints, inks, agrochemicals & oil seed, appliance insulation, bleach activators, carpet backing & furniture cushioning, detergents, cleaners, fabric softeners, dry cleaning products, freeze point lowering solutions, packing films & bottles, personal care products and photographic chemicals.