Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprising 1,2-dichloro-1,2-difluoroethylene (i.e., CFO-1112) and an additional component. The compositions described herein may be useful, for example, in foam blowing applications.

Abstract: Polymeric microspheres may be included in polyisocyanurate/polyurethane foam compositions. An exothermic foaming process and/or the application of heat during the foaming process may cause the polymeric microspheres to expand in diameter. The expanded polymeric microspheres may improve the structural properties and/or the insulating properties (e.g., R-value) of the resultant foamed PIR/PUR composition, especially an open-cell structure.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprising 1,2-dichloro-1,2-difluoroethylene (i.e., CFO-1112) and an additional component. The compositions described herein may be useful, for example, in foam blowing applications.

Abstract: The present application provides foams having improved insulation and thermal performance and processes of forming said foams. Exemplary foams described herein are prepared according to a process comprising reacting or extruding a foamable composition comprising (i) a compound selected from E-CHCl?CHCF3, Z—CF3CH?CHCF3, and E-CF3CH?CHCF3, or any mixture thereof, and (2) a C5 hydrocarbon (e.g. cyclopentane), under conditions effective to form the foam.

Abstract: The present application provides foams having improved insulation and thermal performance and processes of forming said foams. Exemplary foams described herein are prepared according to a process comprising reacting a foamable composition comprising a blowing agent and one or more nucleating agents, under conditions effective to form the foam.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mixture comprising the compound Z-1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene and at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting of HFOs, HFCs, HFEs, CFCs, CO2, olefins, organic acids, alcohols, hydrocarbons, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, and others such as methyl formate, formic acid, trans-1,2 dichloroethylene, carbon dioxide, cis-HFO-1234ze+HFO-1225yez; mixtures of these plus water; mixtures of these plus CO2; mixtures of these trans 1,2-dichloroethylene (DCE); mixtures of these plus methyl formate; mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+CO2; mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+HFO-1225yez+CO2; mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+HFC-245fa; and azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions as blowing agents, solvents, heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellant compositions, fire extinguishing and suppressant compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprising 1,2-dichloro-1,2-difluoroethylene (i.e., CFO-1112) and an additional component. The compositions described herein may be useful, for example, in foam blowing applications.

Abstract: This application provides azeotropic and near-azeotropic compositions of Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobut-2-ene (Z-HFO-1336mzz) and a second component selected from the group consisting of n-butane and isobutane. The inventive compositions are useful as aerosol propellants, refrigerants, cleaning agents, expansion agents for thermoplastic and thermoset foams, solvents, heat transfer media, power cycle working fluids, polymerization media, particulate removal fluids, carrier fluids, buffing abrasive agents, and displacement drying agents.

Abstract: The present application provides foams having improved insulation and thermal performance and processes of forming said foams. Exemplary foams described herein are prepared according to a process comprising reacting or extruding a foamable composition comprising (i) a compound selected from E-CHCl?CHCF3, Z—CF3CH?CHCF3, and E-CF3CH?CHCF3, or any mixture thereof, and (2) a C5 hydrocarbon (e.g. cyclopentane), under conditions effective to form the foam.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mixture comprising the compound Z-1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene and at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting ofHFOs, HFCs, HFEs, CFCs, CO2, olefins, organic acids, alcohols, hydrocarbons, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, and others such as methyl formate, formic acid, trans-1,2 dichloroethylene, carbon dioxide, cis-HFO-1234ze+HFO-1225yez; mixtures of these plus water; mixtures of these plus CO2; mixtures of these trans 1,2-dichloroethylene (DCE); mixtures of these plus methyl formate; mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+CO2; mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+HFO-1225yez+CO2; mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+HFC-245fa; and azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions as blowing agents, solvents, heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellant compositions, fire extinguishing and suppressant compositions.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, predominantly closed cell polymer foams are provided which comprise less than 13.5% Z-1336mzz, carbon dioxide and one or more of methyl formate, methylal and trans-dichloroethylene and has a k factor of less than 0.147 BTU-in/hr-ft2-° F. The cellular polymer foam is foamed polyurethane or foamed polyisocyanurate, depending on the identity of the polyisocyanate and active hydrogen-containing compound reactants and their relative amounts. “Active hydrogen” means that the hydrogen is reactive with the isocyanate of the polyisocyanate reactant. The active hydrogen-containing compound contains at least two groups that contain active hydrogen (atoms) that is reactive with isocyanate. The polyurethane and polyisocyanurate reaction products (foamed) resulting from the process of the present invention are polymers. The reaction product can be a mixture of these polymers.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for foaming thermoplastic polymer comprising polystyrene said process comprising forming a molten foamable composition comprising said thermoplastic polymer, block copolymer, and blowing agent comprising at least one of Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and expanding said foamable composition to obtain as a result thereof foamed thermoplastic polymer, the process being preferably carried out by extruding the composition in molten form, whereupon the foaming of the thermoplastic polymer occurs.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising hydrofluoroolefin blowing agents and a polyol blend useful in forming foams. Also disclosed are methods for forming a foam comprising the aforementioned compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process comprising reacting polyisocyanate with active hydrogen-containing compound in the presence of Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene at a temperature of at least 135° F. (57.2° C.) or a temperature of 135° F. (57.2° C.) to 150° F. (65.6° C.) to obtain as a result thereof, foamed reaction product, wherein the thermal conductivity of the foamed reaction product exhibits no appreciable change at any of the foaming temperatures within this range.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process comprising reacting polyisocyanate with active hydrogen-containing compound in the presence of Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene at a temperature of at least 135° F. (57.2° C.) or a temperature of 135° F. (57.2° C.) to 150° F. (65.6° C.) to obtain as a result thereof, foamed reaction product, wherein the thermal conductivity of the foamed reaction product exhibits no appreciable change at any of the foaming temperatures within this range.

Abstract: A composition is provided comprising 55 to 75 wt % Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and 45 to 25 wt % E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene, the combined weight of these isomers totaling 100 wt %, along with a process comprising forming a foamed reaction product obtained by reacting polyisocyanate with active hydrogen-containing compound such as polyol in the presence of this composition as a blowing agent to obtain the foamed reaction product, such as polyurethane or polyisocyanurate.

Abstract: A solvent-based non-aqueous fluorinated methacrylate polymer comprising repeating units in any sequence from (1) at least one fluorinated methacrylate, and (2) at least one non-fluorinated alkyl acrylate and (3) at least one non-fluorinated hydroxyalkyl methacrylate, provided that a) the repeating unit of fluorinated methacrylate is present in a range of about 40%-80% by weight of total monomers added, b) the repeating unit of non-fluorinated alkyl acrylate is present in a range of about 10%-35% by weight of total monomers added, and c) the repeating unit of non-fluorinated hydroxyalkyl methacrylate is present in a range of about 5%-25% by weight of total monomers added, and d) the total of all repeating units is 100% by weight.

Abstract: A solvent-based non-aqueous fluorinated methacrylate polymer comprising repeating units in any sequence from (1) at least one fluorinated methacrylate, and (2) at least one non-fluorinated alkyl acrylate and (3) at least one non-fluorinated hydroxyalkyl methacrylate, provided that a) the repeating unit of fluorinated methacrylate is present in a range of about 40%-80% by weight of total monomers added, b) the repeating unit of non-fluorinated alkyl acrylate is present in a range of about 10%-35% by weight of total monomers added, and c) the repeating unit of non-fluorinated hydroxyalkyl methacrylate is present in a range of about 5%-25% by weight of total monomers added, and d) the total of all repeating units is 100% by weight.

Abstract: A process for producing copolymers of (meth)acrylates:(meth)acrylic acid amine complexes useful for hard surfaces having increased performance for stain resistance, oil and water repellency properties.

Abstract: A process for producing copolymers of (meth)acrylates:(meth)acrylic acid amine complexes useful for hard surfaces having increased performance for stain resistance, oil and water repellency properties.