Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising (a) at least one halogenated compound selected from the group consisting of C3-C5 hydrofluoroolefin, CF3I, and combinations thereof, and (b) an effective stabilizing amount of a sesquiterpene selected from the group consisting of farnesol, farnesene, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A polymer blend including: (i) a fluoroolefin polymer prepared by a process, including contacting in a first reaction zone an initiator, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene, and optionally, at least one first ethylenically unsaturated comonomer capable of copolymerizing therewith, wherein contacting is carried out at a first temperature, pressure and length of time sufficient to produce the fluoroolefin polymer; and (ii) an acrylic polymer prepared by a process, including contacting in a second reaction zone an initiator, at least one acrylic monomer selected from the group consisting of: acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylate ester, methacrylate ester, and a mixture thereof, and optionally, at least one second ethylenically unsaturated comonomer capable of copolymerizing therewith, wherein contacting is carried out at a second temperature, pressure and length of time sufficient to produce the acrylic polymer. Processes for preparing the polymer blends are also provided.

Abstract: The invention pertains to heat transfer compositions, particularly to automobile refrigerants comprising a hydrofluoroalkene, an iodocarbon, and at least one lubricant having hydrogen atoms and carbon atoms, wherein no more than 17% of the total number of hydrogen atoms which are attached to a carbon atom are tertiary hydrogen atoms.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a fluoroolefin polymer, including the step of: contacting in a reaction zone: an initiator; CF3CF?CH2, and optionally, at least one ethylenically unsaturated comonomer capable of copolymerizing therewith; wherein the contacting is carried out at a temperature, pressure and length of time sufficient to produce the fluoroolefin polymer.

Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising (a) at least one halogenated compound selected from the group consisting of C3-C5 hydrofluoroolefin, CF3I, and combinations thereof, and (b) an effective stabilizing amount of a sesquiterpene selected from the group consisting of farnesol, farnesene, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an allyloxytrifluoropropene derivative of the formula CF3CH?CR1(OCH2CR?CH2) wherein R1 is hydrogen, fluoro, or an allyloxy group represented by the formula —OCH2CR?CH2 wherein R is hydrogen or methyl including contacting (I) a compound represented by the formula CF3CH?CR2R3 wherein R2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, chloro, and fluoro and wherein R3 is chloro or fluoro; and (ii) an allyl alcohol derivative of the formula HOCH2CR?CH2 wherein R is selected from the group consisting of: hydrogen and methyl; wherein the contacting is carried out in the presence of a base and optionally a solvent at a temperature and length of time sufficient to produce the allyloxytrifluoropropene derivative. A process for the preparation of polymers of the allyloxytrifluoropropene derivatives is also provided.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polymer comprising the step of: polymerizing: (i) an allyloxytrifluoropropene derivative selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the formula: CF3CH?CH(OCH2CR?CH2); CF3CH?C(OCH2CR?CH2)2; CF3CH?CF(OCH2CR?CH2); and ?any mixtures thereof; wherein R is selected from the group consisting of: hydrogen and methyl; and optionally (ii) an ethylenically unsaturated comonomer; wherein the copolymerizing step is carried out in the presence of a catalyst, under conditions sufficient to produce the copolymer.

Abstract: A polyvinylidene difluoride copolymer with a fluoroolefin selected from 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene, 2-chloro-pentafluoropropene, hexafluoropropylene, trifluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene, 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-trifluoromethylpropene and a mixture thereof, wherein the stoichiometry of the co-monomers defines the barrier properties of the copolymer. Such polymers include moisture barrier copolymers and oxygen barrier copolymer. Processes for preparing such moisture barrier copolymers and oxygen barrier copolymers are also provided.

Abstract: The invention pertains to heat transfer compositions, particularly to automobile refrigerants comprising a hydrofluoroalkene, an iodocarbon, a lubricant and a metal stabilizer.

Abstract: A polymer blend including: (i) a fluoroolefin polymer prepared by a process, including contacting in a first reaction zone an initiator, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene, and optionally, at least one first ethylenically unsaturated comonomer capable of copolymerizing therewith, wherein contacting is carried out at a first temperature, pressure and length of time sufficient to produce the fluoroolefin polymer; and (ii) an acrylic polymer prepared by a process, including contacting in a second reaction zone an initiator, at least one acrylic monomer selected from the group consisting of: acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylate ester, methacrylate ester, and a mixture thereof, and optionally, at least one second ethylenically unsaturated comonomer capable of copolymerizing therewith, wherein contacting is carried out at a second temperature, pressure and length of time sufficient to produce the acrylic polymer. Processes for preparing the polymer blends are also provided.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a fluoroolefin polymer, including the step of: contacting in a reaction zone: an initiator; CF3CF?CH2, and optionally, at least one ethylenically unsaturated comonomer capable of copolymerizing therewith; wherein the contacting is carried out at a temperature, pressure and length of time sufficient to produce the fluoroolefin polymer.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a fluoroolefin polymer from an azeotropic mixture of monomers having a constant composition, the process including the step of: contacting in a reaction zone: (i) an initiator; and (ii) an azeotropic mixture of monomers including at least one fluoroolefin and, optionally, at least one ethylenically unsaturated comonomer capable of copolymerizing therewith; wherein the contacting is carried out at a temperature, pressure and length of time sufficient to produce the fluoroolefin polymer.

Abstract: A method for removing iodine and iodide ions from heat transfer compositions which contain a hydrofluoroalkene, an iodocarbon, and iodine and iodide ions. Iodine and iodide ions from such heat transfer compositions by contacting the composition with a molecular sieve, ion exchange resin, clay or alumina, metal impregnated with a metal which is capable of reacting with iodine and iodide ions.

Abstract: The invention pertains to heat transfer compositions, particularly to automobile refrigerants comprising a hydrofluoroalkene, an iodocarbon, and at least one lubricant having hydrogen atoms and carbon atoms, wherein no more than 17% of the total number of hydrogen atoms which are attached to a carbon atom are tertiary hydrogen atoms.

Abstract: The invention pertains to heat transfer compositions, particularly to automobile refrigerants comprising a hydrofluoroalkene, an iodocarbon, a polyol ester and at least one compound comprising trifluoromethane, methyl iodide, heptafluorobutane or propene.

Abstract: A method for removing iodine from heat transfer compositions which contain a hydrofluoroalkene, an iodocarbon, and iodine. Iodine from such heat transfer compositions by contacting the composition with activated carbon.