Application of digital images onto synthetic fabrics. Images can also be applied to polyester-coated wood, metal, plastics and ceramics.

Solvents may be used for removing stains from fabrics and in tests to determine their suitability for use with different synthetic fibres.

In any use of compliant materials (paper, dress and upholstery fabrics, etc) they may burn rapidly if accidentally ignited by a naked flame and the fumes and smoke produced, particularly from synthetic materials, may be an additional hazard.

Cutting oils are used in surface grinding, drilling, turning, milling and power-sawing metals.