Abstract: A method for extinguishing a flame and terminating thermal runaway in a device powered by a lithium ion battery. The disclosure also provides a system for extinguishing fires generated by lithium ion batteries exhibiting thermal runaway.

Abstract: A method for extinguishing a flame and terminating thermal runaway in a device powered by a lithium ion battery. The disclosure also provides a system for extinguishing fires generated by lithium ion batteries exhibiting thermal runaway.

Abstract: A method for extinguishing a flame and terminating thermal runaway in a device powered by a lithium ion battery. The disclosure also provides a system for extinguishing fires generated by lithium ion batteries exhibiting thermal runaway.

Abstract: The present application relates to azeotrope and azeotrope-like compositions comprising neopentane and a compound selected from E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (HFO-1336mzz(E)) and Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (HFO-1336mzz(Z)). Methods of using the compositions of the invention in propellant applications, heat transfer applications, and refrigeration applications are also provided.

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: Disclosed is a mixture comprising the compound trans-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene 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, and mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+HFC-245fa. Also disclosed are methods of using and products of using the above compositions as blowing agents, solvents, heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellant compositions, fire extinguishing and suppressant compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mixture comprising the compound trans-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene 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; and mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+HFC-245fa. Also disclosed are methods of using and products of using the above compositions as blowing agents, solvents, heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellant compositions, fire extinguishing and suppressant compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions comprising E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobut-2-ene with either ethanol or isopropanol that may be useful, for example, in heat transfer applications. Methods of using the compositions in refrigeration and heat transfer applications are also provided.

Abstract: The present application provides compositions comprising 1,2-dichloro-1,2 -difluoroethylene (i.e., CFO-1112) and an additional component. The present application further provides use of the compositions provided herein in fire suppression applications (e.g., total flooding and/or streaming fire suppression 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: This application relates to compositions comprising one or more partially fluorinated epoxides and/or one or more perfluorinated epoxides which may be useful in applications including refrigerants, air conditioning, heat transfer media, high-temperature heat pumps, organic Rankine cycles, fire extinguishing/fire suppression, propellants, foam blowing, solvents, dielectrics, and/or cleaning fluids.

Abstract: The present application provides liquefied-gas aerosol compositions which are useful in for preventing incidents of inhalation abuse. The compositions described herein comprise, for example, i) a propellant component comprising one or more hydrohaloolefins; and ii) one or more bitterants.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mixture comprising the compound trans-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene 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; and mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+HFC-245fa. Also disclosed are methods of using and products of using the above compositions as blowing agents, solvents, heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellant compositions, fire extinguishing and suppressant compositions.

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: Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene with a second compound selected from the group consisting of methyl formate and HFO-E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene. Also disclosed are processes of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents; of producing refrigeration by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions; of producing cooling; of producing heating; of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents; of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions; of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media; of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions; and of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as dielectrics.

Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-Pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene and E-1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene. Also disclosed is a process of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents. Also disclosed is a process of producing refrigeration by using such azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media. Also disclosed is a process of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotrope-like compositions as dielectrics.

Abstract: A process is provided comprising extruding a molten composition comprising thermoplastic polymer comprising polystyrene and blowing agent comprising Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (Z-HFO-1336mzz) under the conditions (a) said molten composition being formed by melt mixing at a temperature of at least 180° C., (b) said melt mixing being carried out and under a pressure of at least 1500 psi (103 Bar), (c) said extruding being carried out at a temperature of at least 120° C., and (d) said extruding being carried out under a pressure of at least 1000 psi (69 Bar), said conditions being effective to produce closed cell, smooth skin, low density foamed thermoplastic polymer comprising polystyrene. in the absence of any co-blowing agent.

Abstract: A process is provided comprising extruding a molten composition comprising thermoplastic polymer comprising polystyrene and blowing agent comprising either HFO-1234yf (2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene) or E-HFO-1336mzz (E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene) under the conditions (a) said composition being formed by melt mixing at a temperature of at least 180° C., (b) said melt mixing being carried out under a pressure of at least 2500 psi (172 Bar), (c) said extruding being carried out at a temperature of at least 120° C., and (d) said extruding being carried out under a pressure of at least 1250 psi (86 Bar), and obtaining as a result thereof a closed cell, smooth skin, low density foamed thermoplastic polymer comprising polystyrene, the foamed product thereby being free of macovoids and blowholes.

Abstract: Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene with a second compound selected from the group consisting of methyl formate and HFO-E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene. Also disclosed are processes of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents; of producing refrigeration by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions; of producing cooling; of producing heating; of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents; of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions; of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media; of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions; and of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as dielectrics.

Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-Pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene and E-1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene. Also disclosed is a process of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents. Also disclosed is a process of producing refrigeration by using such azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media. Also disclosed is a process of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotrope-like compositions as dielectrics.