PATENTS

      1621.  IMHAUSEN, A.  [Edible Fats.]  German Patent Appl. _ _, filed Oct. 24, 1940: APC 362,684.

            Starting materials are fatty acids produced by oxidation from petroleum paraffins from which aromatics have been removed, hydrogenated low-burning paraffin, hydrogenation products of C oxides, and the like.  Fatty acids from C₄-C₂₂ b. 150º-280º C., 2-5 mm. vacuum, are used.  The product after refining is a light, solid, odorless, and agreeable tasting fat adapted for human consumption.