Yes my point. They still are. Soybean oil is used in a wide range of lubricant and functional fluids applications: Gear oils and lubes Chainsaw bar oil

Yes my point. They still are. Soybean oil is used in a wide range of lubricant and functional fluids applications: Gear oils and lubes Chainsaw bar oil Compressor oil Two-cycle engine oil Metalworking oils and Wire rope, chain, and cable lubricants General purpose and penetrating lubricants Transformer and transmission line cooling fluids Greases - automotive, machinery, rail curve, track Food-grade, industrial, and elevator hydraulic fluids https://www.stle.org/images/pdf/STLE_ORG/AM2019%20Presentations/Environmentally%20Friendly%20Fluids/STLE2019_Environmentally%20Friendly%20Fluids%20I_Session%203K_R.%20Brentin_Soybean%20Oil.pdf https://www.stle.org/images/pdf/STLE_ORG/AM2019%20Presentati... Obviously this is a backwards example (food-grade oil used for non-food applications), and my question was using this plastic oil for food applications.