• Lubricants & Greases: as a thickener, viscosity modifier, or additive for enhanced stability. 

• Adhesives & Sealants: tackifier, to improve adhesion and flexibility. 

• Oil Additives / Dispersants: in engine oils, fuel detergents, etc 

  Cosmetics & Personal Care: used as film formers, gloss agents, and to improve texture / application of creams, lip glosses etc. 

• Hydraulic / Gear Oils, Metal Working Fluids: helps in viscosity indexing, reducing oil evaporation & improving service life. 

• Sealant / Coating / Rubber applications, where flexibility, adhesion, and weather resistance are required. 

Advantages & Limitations

Advantages:

• Very good thermal and oxidative stability. 

• Resistant to moisture, non-volatile (won’t evaporate under normal conditions). 

• Compatible with many additives and base oils. Good shear stability. 

Limitations:

• Being synthetic polymer, its cost is higher than some simpler oils / resins.

• Pour point is modest (can get stiff / viscous at lower temps).

• Needs correct handling (avoid high heat, contamination).