Abstract:
This invention relates to compositions, methods and systems having utility in numerous applications, and in particular, uses for compositions containing the compound cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (Z-HFO-1336mzzm), which has the following structure:
Abstract:
Disclosed are fire extinguishants comprising from about 20% to about 80% by weight of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HFO-1233zd) and from about 20% to about 80% by weight of 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone (FK5-1-12), and to methods, systems and containers which use the fire extinguishants.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a pepper spray composition comprising: (a) a chemical irritant; (b) a propellant, wherein the propellant comprises transHFO-1234ze; (c) a solvent, wherein said solvent comprises transHFO-1233zd; and (d) a non-ionic surfactant and/or an ionic surfactant.
Abstract:
Compositions comprising multi-fluorinated olefins and HFC-32 are disclosed. Such compositions are useful particularly for in stationary refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
Abstract:
This invention relates to azeotrope-like compositions, methods and systems having utility in numerous applications, and in particular, uses for azeotrope-like compositions comprising effective amounts of the compound cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (Z-HFO-1336mzzm), which has the following structure: and another material selected from the group consisting of water, fluoroketones, alcohols, hydrochlorofluoroolefins, and combinations of two or more thereof. These compositions may be used in a wide variety of applications such as, blowing agents, refrigerants, heating agents, power cycle agents, cleaning agents, aerosol propellants, sterilization agents, lubricants, flavor and fragrance extractants, flammability reducing agents, and flame suppression agents.
Abstract:
Provided are azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropene and 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and aerosol propellants.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an energy-efficient method for degreasing or defluxing comprising a) providing a heated distillation vessel capable of being operated under positive pressure; b) charging with a solvent comprising HCFO 1233zd; c) heating to provide positive pressure so that solvent boils at about 30-100° C.; d) distilling using an air-cooled heat exchanger; e) releasing the pressure; f) cooling by channeling through an immersion tank subfloor and/or side; g) collecting the solvent; h) performing degreasing operations; and i) pumping soiled solvent back to the heated distillation vessel. Also disclosed are an energy-efficient method for purifying volatile compounds, and pressurized solvent degreasing system capable of use with HCFO 1233zd.
Abstract:
The present invention relates, in part, to compositions that include (1) a first component comprising an alcohol, (b) a second component selected from the group consisting of a glycol ether, a terpene, a halogenated hydrocarbon, and combinations thereof, (c) a third component selected from the group consisting of a hydrohaloether, a decahalopentane, and combinations thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention relates, in part, to cleaning methods and solvent cleaning compositions including at least one hydrofluoro-olefin or hydrochlorofluoro-olefin solvent for use in connection with cleaning of metal parts, and in certain preferred embodiments cleaning metal parts to be used in an aircraft.
Abstract:
The present technology relates to compositional blends that can be used as refrigerants, and more specifically to blends of vinylidene fluoride and at least one other component for use in very low temperature applications. In at least some examples, the second component can be selected from the group consisting of carbon dioxide and pentafluoroethane. Further, the compositions can be azeotropic or azeotrope-like.