Used primarily in the production of soaps, detergents, and lubricants due to its high content of unsaturated fatty acids. Acts as a cost-effective raw material in the synthesis of dimer acids and tall oil rosin, which are key components in adhesives, inks, and coatings. Employed in metalworking fluids for its emulsifying and corrosion-inhibiting properties. Also utilized in agricultural formulations as a surfactant and carrier for pesticides and herbicides. Increasingly explored as a renewable feedstock in biofuel production.