Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising pentafluoropropane, a second component selected from the group consisting of decafluoropropane, perfluorobutyl methyl ether and combinations of these, and a third component selected from the group consisting of methanol, 1,2-trans-dichloroethylene and combinations of these. The present invention further provides for refrigerants, blowing agents, foam compositions, polyol premixes, closed-cell foams, sprayable compositions, and the like, comprising the present compositions.

Abstract: Polymeric ionic gels of ionic liquids having melting points below about 100° C. that are formed by the reaction of a heterocyclic amine with about 2.8 and about 3.2 moles of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride per mole of amine nitrogen. Electrochemical devices having non-aqueous electrolytes containing the ionic liquids and polymeric ionic gels are also disclosed.

Abstract: Ionic liquids having melting points below about 100 C formed by reaction of a heterocyclic amine with about 2.8 and about 3.2 moles of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride per mole of amine nitrogen. Electrochemical devices having non-aqueous electrolytes containing the ionic liquids are also disclosed, as well as silicon oxide etching compositions containing the ionic liquids and etching methods in which silicon oxides are selectively removed by the etching compositions in the presence of aluminum.

Abstract: Polyfluorinated ethers and polyfluorinated ketones and mixtures thereof, preferably polyfluorinated ethers such as methyl(trifluoroethyl)ether (CH3OCH2CF3), methyl(heptafluoropropyl)ether (CH3OCF2CHFCF3), di(trifluoroethyl)ether (CF3CH2OCH2CF3), methyl(hexafluoropropyl)ether (CH3OCF2CF2CHF2), methyl(pentafluoropropyl)ether (CH3OCH2CF2CF3), methyl (perfluorobutyl)ether (C4F9OCH3), ethyl(perfluorobutyl)ether (C4F9OC2H5), and polyfluorinated ketones such as methyl(perfluoromethyl)ketone (CF3COCH3), perfluoromethyl(trifluoroethyl)ketone (CF3CH2COCF3), methyl(perfluooroethyl)ketone (C2F5COCH3), methyl(perfluoropropyl)ketone (F3CF2CF2COCH3), perfluoroethyl(perfluoropropyl)ketone (CF3CF2CF2COC2F5), methyl(octafluorobutyl)ketone (C2F5CFHCF2COCH3), di(perfluoropropyl)ketone (CF3CF2CF2COCF2CF2CF3), and mixtures thereof meet the requirement for not adversely affect atmospheric chemistry and would be a negligible contributor to ozone depletion and to green-house global warming in comparison to the fully halogenated hydro

Abstract: Compositions and methods based on the use of fluoroalkene containing from 3 to 4 carbon atoms and at least one carbon-carbon double bond, such as 1,2,-dichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HFO-1223xd) having properties highly beneficial in solvent cleaning applications.

Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising iodine heptafluoride and hydrogen fluoride and uses thereof, including methods for separating iodine heptafluoride or hydrogen fluoride from a mixture comprising iodine heptafluoride and hydrogen fluoride by removing an azeotrope-like composition of the present invention therefrom.

Abstract: Dehydrohalogenation processes for the preparation of fluoropropenes from corresponding halopropanes, in which the fluoropropenes have the formula CF3CY?CXNHP, wherein X and Y are independently hydrogen or a halogen selected from fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine; and N and P are independently integers equal to 0, 1 or 2, provided that (N+P)=2.

Abstract: The invention relates to azeotropic and azeotrope-like mixtures of 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) and hydrogen fluoride and a process for separating the azeotrope-like mixtures. The compositions of the invention are useful as an intermediate in the production of HFC-143a. The latter is useful as a nontoxic, zero ozone depleting fluorocarbon useful as a solvent, blowing agent, refrigerant, cleaning agent and aerosol propellant.

Abstract: The invention provides an economic process for the manufacture of the hydrofluorocarbon 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene (HFC-1225zc). HFC-1225zc can be made from the dehydrochlorination of 1-chloro-1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HCFC-235fa). Alternatively, HFC-1225zc can also be made from the dehydrofluorination of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236fa). HFC-1225zc) is a compound that has the potential to be used as a low Global Warming Potential refrigerant, blowing agent, aerosol propellant, or solvent.

Abstract: This invention provides azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and water that are environmentally desirable for use as refrigerants, aerosol propellants, metered dose inhalers, blowing agents for polymer foam, heat transfer media, and gaseous dielectrics.

Abstract: A method of detecting a leakage of a chemical from a closed system into the environment and/or revealing the location of the leakage is provided. The method includes the steps of: placing a test strip in close proximity of or in direct contact with a suspected leak in the closed system, the test strip including a support material and a color forming composition disposed on the support material, the color forming composition including a dye precursor encapsulated in a microcapsule, a developer and optionally a filler; and detecting development of a color on the test strip in response to contact of the microcapsule with the chemical thereby indicating the presence of and/or the revealing the location of the leak.

Abstract: A slurry and related method for chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) of a metal film includes a solution containing at one halide ion and at least one halogen species which react with the metal film to form a surface layer on the film. The surface layer formed can be a metal halide layer. The surface layer can be removed by abrasive particles embedded in the polishing pad, or a thin inorganic layer coated on the polishing pad.