622.    COCANNON, C. C., AND SWIFT, A. H.  World Chemical Developments in 1937.  U. S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Trade Promotion Series 177, 1938, pp. 52-53.

      In 1937, Germany was able to supply over one-half of its requirements of light motor fuel from domestic sources.  3 large new synthetic-gasoline plants were brought into production, and 10 smaller ones were constructed.  The 1^st large-scale commercial plant for producing synthetic fatty acid by the oxidation of paraffin hydrocarbons began operations in the latter part of 1937 with a capacity of 20,000 metric tons/yr.; 2 additional plants of like capacity are under construction.  When in full operation these 3 plants will supply 25% of the soap industry’s requirements of fatty acid, estimated at 250,000 tons.