Mission
The objective of the Industrial Oil Products (IOP) Division is to provide
a forum for the exchange and dissemination of information and to promote
contacts among professionals involved in research, development, engineering,
marketing, and testing of industrial products from fats and oils. Such
products include fuels, lubricants, coatings, polymers, paints, inks,
cosmetics, dielectric fluids, additives, and any other suitable application.
Synthesis of novel derivatives from fats and oils as well as genetically
engineered new crops with potential as new industrial products and co-products
such as glycerol arising during the production of industrial oil products
are also included.
Newsletters
Members of the Industrial Oil Products Division receive 3 newsletters
per year which contain information relevant to the Industrial
Oil Products audience. Contents include industry and member news,
meeting and symposium profiles, upcoming events, awards, and new books.
To view a past issue, click on any link below. To get the newsletters as they are released, join the division!
February 2008 September 2008
February 2009 July 2009
Sponsorship Opportunities
Help the Division achieve its mission.
A contribution to the Division provides assistance in technical program development, speaker support, and award administration. Donations are greatly appreciated and recognized in the Division newsletter, website, and at the Annual Meeting. Sponsor an AOCS Annual Meeting event or session (email link)
Thank you to the current sponsors of the Division.
- The Soap & Detergent Association
- United Soybean Board
- National Biodiesel Board
Of Interest
This section provides links to items of interest to the Division membership. Visit the other AOCS program areas for books, meetings, and official methods related to fields this Division serves.
Awards