Abstract: Fluoroalkyl alkyl carbonates and fluorosubstituted carbamates which are suitable as additives or solvents in lithium ion batteries are prepared from fluoroalkyl fluoroformates and the respective alcohol or amine. Methanol is the preferred alcohol, dimethylamine and diethylamine are preferred amines. Fluoromethyl methyl carbonate is the preferred compound to be produced. Fluoroalkyl fluoroformates can be prepared from aldehydes and carbonyl fluoride.

Abstract: A bundle trailer for containers including (i) a supporting frame on which a plurality of bundles are located; (ii) a plurality of bundles, each bundle comprising: a bundle frame, a plurality of containers containing a chemical, and at least one bundle value for controlling delivery of the chemical in the containers; (iii) at least one trailer valve; and (iv) at least one clamp for fixing the bundle is disclosed. The bundle trailer is capable of delivering high purity hygroscopic, corrosive chemicals, such as elemental fluorine and mixtures thereof, with good flexibility, high safety, and low cost.

Abstract: Mixtures comprising organic carbonates, such as carbonates not substituted by fluorine, but especially fluorosubstituted organic carbonates, which are depleted in HF can be obtained from respective mixtures with a higher HF content by a step of stripping such mixture with an inert gas. For example, a reaction mixture comprising fluoroethylene carbonate and HF can be treated in this way. The mixture comprising organic carbonate which is depleted in HF can be distilled to obtain highly purified organic carbonate.