| abstract |
The invention relates to a microemulsion comprising water in an amount of 1-30 w%; sodium or potassium oleate, Na/K salts of tall oil fatty acid, and/or Na/K salts of C16-C18 saturated or unsaturated fatty acids in an amount of 10-40 w%; oleic acid, tall oil fatty acid, or C16-C18 saturated or unsaturated fatty acids in an amount of 2-40 w%; ethanol in an amount of 0-40 w%; glycerol in an amount of 5-40 w%; and liquid hydrocarbon(s) in an amount of 5-40 w%, up to a maximum or total of components parts of 100 w%. Moreover, methods of manufacture and uses of the microemulsion are disclosed. |