Abstract: A process for economically producing 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane under conditions which preserve the activity of the catalyst. In a preferred embodiment, a two-stage distillation process is employed. In the two-stage process, the size of the equipment, temperature and vacuum are varied.

Abstract: A composition useful as a blowing agent having no flash point or reduced combustibility comprising 2-chloropropane and a gas selected from the group consisting of a fluorohydrocarbon, perfluorocarbons, fluoroethers, hydrofluoropolyethers and mixtures thereof is disclosed. A polyisocyanurate foam or a polyurethane modified polyisocyanurate foam having a mainly closed cell structure and also a method for preparing this foam, the latter comprising closed cells wherein a foam blowing agent consisting of a mixture of 2-chloropropane and one or more HFC compounds including pentafluoropropane, pentafluorobutane, heptafluoropropane, hexafluoropropane or pentafluoroethane are disclosed. Pentanes can be added if desired. Azeotropic mixtures in which 2-chloropropane is an ingredient are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for economically producing 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane under conditions which preserve the activity of the catalyst. In a preferred embodiment, a two-stage distillation process is employed. In the two-stage process, the size of the equipment, temperature and vacuum are varied.

Abstract: Preparing isopropyl chloride (2-chloropropane) employing propylene, hydrochloric acid and ferric chloride catalyst in an isopropyl chloride solution at effective temperatures and pressure to produce 2-chloropropane. The amount of ferric chloride catalyst is less than that conventionally employed and the temperature and pressure are greater than conventionally employed.

Abstract: A composition useful as a blowing agent having no flash point or reduced combustibility comprising 2-chloropropane and a gas selected from the group consisting of a fluorohydrocarbon, perfluorocarbons, fluoroethers, hydrofluoropolyethers and mixtures thereof is disclosed. A polyisocyanurate foam or a polyurethane modified polyisocyanurate foam having a mainly closed cell structure and also a method for preparing this foam, the latter comprising closed cells wherein a foam blowing agent consisting of a mixture of 2-chloropropane and one or more HFC compounds including pentafluoropropane, pentafluorobutane, heptafluoropropane, hexafluoropropane or pentafluoroethane are disclosed. Pentanes can be added if desired. Azeotropic mixtures in which 2-chloropropane is an ingredient are disclosed.