Fire-extinguishing Patents (Class 252/2)
  • Publication number: 20120292551
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition and the use of the same in fire control applications. The fire control applications include fire extinguishing and flame proofing of liquids, semisolids and solids. The composition comprises an organic phosphorous containing compound, an oil and a detergent. The organic phosphorous containing compound is a compound of formula (I), or a complex, solvate or hydrate thereof, wherein M is selected from the group consisting of H, NH4, Na and K, and R is C1-6 alkyl or a substituent according to formula (II).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: MILJOSLACKNING I ALINGSAS AB
    Inventor: Freddy Kai Klaffmo
  • Patent number: 8313667
    Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of glycerol-containing by-products of triglyceride processing processes are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: MLI Associates, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Sapienza, Axel Johnson, William Ricks
  • Patent number: 8298436
    Abstract: Fire extinguishing compositions and methods of extinguishing a fire comprising compounds of formula (I) where Rf is a fluorocarbon group. The compounds and compositions described herein are useful as intermediates in the preparation of or as additives to AFFF (aqueous film forming foam) formulations used for the extinguishment of fuel and solvent fires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Ansul, Incorporated
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Michael
  • Patent number: 8287752
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are flame suppression compounds and methods of use thereof. The compounds include unsaturated fluorocarbons appropriate for use in fire protection applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Mario Joseph Nappa, Ekaterina N. Swearingen, Allen Capron Sievert
  • Publication number: 20120255651
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of altering the surface behavior of a liquid by adding to the liquid a compound of a Formula (1): Rf—O—(CF2)x(CH2)y—O-(QO)z—H ??(1) Wherein Rf is a linear or branched perfluoroalkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, optionally interrupted by one to three ether oxygen atoms, x is an integer of 1 to 6; y is an integer of 1 to 6; Q is a linear 1,2-alkylene group of the formula CmH2m where m is an integer of 2 to 10; and z is an integer of 1 to 30.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: CHERYL LYNN IACONELLI, Kenneth Gene Moloy, Sheng Peng, Sourav Kumar Sengupta
  • Publication number: 20120240477
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene that may be useful as heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellants, foaming agents, blowing agents, solvents, cleaning agents, carrier fluids, displacement drying agents, buffing abrasion agents, polymerization media, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethane, gaseous dielectrics, extinguishing agents, and fire suppression agents in liquid or gaseous form. Additionally, the present disclosure relates to compositions comprising 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, or 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane, which may be useful in processes to produce 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: EI DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventor: Mario Joseph Nappa
  • Patent number: 8273813
    Abstract: The invention concerns fire-extinguishing and/or fire-retarding compositions comprising at least one water-absorbing polymer and at least one alkali metal salt of a nonpolymeric saturated carboxylic acid, processes for their production and the use of the compositions for firefighting or as fire-retarding coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Martin Beck, Samantha Champ, Markus Tönnessen, Antje Ziemer, Gerd Goebel, Matthias Pfeiffer
  • Patent number: 8268186
    Abstract: A compound of Formula (I): wherein Ra is linear or branched F(CF2)n(CH2CF2)m—, or linear or branched F(CF2)o interrupted by 1 to 6 catenary oxygen atoms, each oxygen bonded to two carbon atoms, m is 1 to 4, n is 2 to 6, o is 2 to 7, A is O or (CH2)k—COO, R1 is hydrogen or a methyl, R2 and R3 are each independently alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and p, q and k are each independently integers from 1 to 10, which is suitable for use as a surfactant and in fire fighting formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Sheng Peng, Romain Severac, Charles Kenneth Taylor
  • Patent number: 8262924
    Abstract: Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene with methyl formate, n-pentane, 2-methylbutane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, n-butane or isobutane. Also disclosed is a process of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents. Also disclosed is a process of producing refrigeration by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media. Also disclosed is a process of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Mark L. Robin
  • Publication number: 20120222872
    Abstract: A fire suppression composition includes starch, a pseudo-plastic, high yield, suspending agent, paraffin or olefin, and a neutralizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: EARTHCLEAN CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Alroy E. Hagquist, Robert M. Hume, III, Terrance L. Lund, Roderick I. Lund
  • Patent number: 8257607
    Abstract: A safe, environmentally-friendly, fluorocarbon-free temperature suppressing composition includes water in combination with a sugar alcohol in solution with the water and having a general formula H(HCHO)n+1H. Sorbitol is a preferred sugar alcohol (n=5) but sugar alcohols having n=3 to 4 or 6 to 11 may be used. The composition provides a heat absorption greater than the water alone and the sugar alcohol alone. Other sugar alcohols having the general formula H(HCOH)n+1HC, where n=10, may also be used. The composition may further include a wetting agent, an emulsifying agent, a viscosity adjusting agent, a preservative or biocide, or a freeze suppression agent. The composition affords levels of protection suited to a variety of applications including possibility of damage from exposure to excessive heat, combustion or explosion such as may be experienced in military combat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventors: Paige Johnson, Michael H. Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Elizabeth Clagg
  • Patent number: 8246866
    Abstract: Composition protective against fire and use comprising: Water: 25-42% by weight; Ultramarine Blue: 0.015-0.025% by weight; Preservative: 0.09-0.15% by weight; Vegetable Binder: 1.6-2.7% by weight; Spanish White: 6-10% by weight; Calcium Carbonate: 33-56% by weight; Sulphate of Lime: 9-15% by weight, having a dual function, acting as a protective substance against fire as well as a fire-combating substance, such that as protective substance against fire, through application or spraying thereof on a surface to be protected, should it be reached by fire, it acts as protective barrier preventing fire from destroying or damaging it, while as fire-combating substance, through application or spraying thereof on a surface in flames, the fire is quenched and extinguished. The composition is breathable and absolutely wholly ecological, and consequently does not affect plant varieties, permitting the creation of totally effective firebreak “barriers”.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Ingenieria Y Control Del Fuego, S.L.
    Inventor: César Sallen Rosello
  • Publication number: 20120199781
    Abstract: Disclosed is a chemical composition that may be used to fight forest fires. Such composition may be applied by aerial means by discharge from aircraft. The composition may also be used to create fire breaks, which facilitates the actions of land-based firefighters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventor: José Luis RUEDA-NÚÑEZ
  • Patent number: 8231801
    Abstract: A fire-extinguishing aerosol for precision electric appliance is disclosed, which includes oxidant, flammable agent, adhesive and additive. The composition of the present invention is characterized in that the oxidant is the mixture of the potassium salt and the strontium salt, in which the content of the potassium salt oxidant is more than or equal to 5 mass % to less than 15 mass % of the total mass of the composition, and the content of the strontium salt oxidant is more than 52 mass % to less than or equal to 60 mass % of the total mass of the composition. In the fire-extinguishing aerosol composition of the present invention, the particle average diameter of all components is less than 50 ?m. After quenching the fire in the space in which the precision electric appliance is installed, the fire-extinguishing aerosol composition of the present invention can ensure that the dielectric resistance of the precision electric appliance is more than or equal to 100 M?.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Shaanxi J&R Fire Fighting Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hongbao Guo, Zanfeng Zhang
  • Publication number: 20120181473
    Abstract: A composition comprising a fluorinated pyridinium cationic compound of formula (I) wherein Rf is R1(CH2CH2)n—, R1 is a C7 to C20 perfluoroalkyl group interrupted by at least one catenary oxygen atom, each oxygen bonded to two carbon atoms, n is an integer of 1 to 3, and R is H, C1 to C5 linear or branched alkyl, or C1 to C5 linear or branched alkoxy, having surfactant properties for lowering surface tension in an aqueous medium or solvent medium, and for use as a foaming agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: E. I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company
    Inventors: SHENG PENG, Allison Mary Yake, Cheryl Lynn Iaconelli
  • Publication number: 20120175137
    Abstract: Compositions comprising are provided wherein RF is a fluorine containing moiety comprising (CF3)2CFCH2(CF3)CH—, (CF3)2CFCH2((CF3)2CF)CH—, (CF3)2CFCH2((CF3)2CH)CH—, (CF3)2CHCH2((CF3)2CF)CH—, ((CF3)2CFCH2)2CH—, (CF3)2CFCH2CF—, (CF3)2CF—, (CF3)2CH—, CF3—, or CnF2n+1—, n being an integer from 2 to 20; R1 is F or H; R2 comprises (CF3)2CF—, (CF3)2CH—, CF3—, F, or H; and R3 comprises (CF3)2CF—, (CF3)2CH—, CF3—, F, or H, such compositions can produced according to processes, and utilized to prevent combustion utilizing systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY CHEMTURA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Vicki HEDRICK, John Chien, Janet Boggs, Andrew Jackson, E. Bradley Edwards, Stephan Brandstadter
  • Publication number: 20120171299
    Abstract: An organic particular material and a method for producing the material is disclosed, as well as multiple uses of the material produced by the same method for use as soil improver, combating the Iberia snail, fire resisting absorption of flammable liquids as well as fire extinguisher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventor: Atle Mundheim Ylikangas
  • Publication number: 20120168663
    Abstract: Disclosed are heat transfer fluids which possess a highly desirable and unexpectedly superior combination of properties, and heat transfer systems and methods based on these fluids. The heat transfer fluid comprise from about 30 to about 70 percent, on a molar basis, of carbon dioxide (CO2) and from about 30 to about 70 percent, on a molar basis, of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), preferably HFC having one to two carbon atoms, and even more preferably trans-1,1,1,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFC-32). The preferred fluids of the present invention have a vapor pressure of at least about 100 psia at 40?F and are also preferably not azeotropic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Rajiv R. Singh, Michael Van Der Puy, Andrew J. Poss, Ian R. Shankland
  • Publication number: 20120138841
    Abstract: Disclosed are azeotropic and azeotrope-like mixtures of (Z)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd(Z)) and hydrogen fluoride. Such compositions are useful as an intermediate in the production of 1233zd(Z). The latter compound is useful as a nontoxic, zero ozone depleting fluorocarbon useful as a solvent, blowing agent, refrigerant, cleaning agent, aerosol propellant, heat transfer medium, dielectric, fire extinguishing composition and power cycle working fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Ryan Hulse, Hang T. Pham
  • Patent number: 8192653
    Abstract: A fire suppression composition includes starch, a pseudo-plastic, high yield, suspending agent, paraffin or olefin, and a neutralizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: EarthCleanCorporation
    Inventors: James Alroy E. Hagquist, Robert M. Hume, III, Terrance L. Lund, Roderick I. Lund
  • Patent number: 8182711
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrotechnic aerosol fire suppression compositions that burn rapidly, but coolly. The rapid burning of the compositions of the present invention produces a voluminous flame-suppressive aerosol that is useful in suppressing and/or extinguishing both small and large fires. The compositions of the invention contain at least one oxidizer and a fuel component comprising at least one organic acid salt, which combination produces a rapid burning composition that burns at low temperatures with little or no flame and have a low heat of combustion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Philip L. Posson, Mark L. Clark
  • Patent number: 8178004
    Abstract: A composition and method for forming a hydrophobic coating on a metallic substrate are disclosed. The composition comprises: (a) a perfluorinated acid, (b) a surfactant, (c) an organic solvent, and (d) water. The composition is applied to the metal surface, the organic solvent and water permitted to evaporate and coalesce to form a substantially continuous film that preferably is in the form of a self-assembled monolayer covalently bonded to the surface of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric L. Hanson
  • Publication number: 20120115381
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a flame retardant formulation comprising tetrabromobisphenol A bis(2,3-dibromo-propyl ether) (FR-720) particles in a liquid carrier, wherein the particle size of at least 50% of said particles (d50) is smaller than about 50 microns. Furthermore, the present invention discloses a flammable textile fabric, coated by a flame retardant film comprising FR-720 particles which are substantially homogeneously dispersed in or on the flammable textile fabric, and further of a process of preparing these flame retardant formulations and of a process of applying these formulations onto a flammable textile fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: Bromine Compounds Ltd.
    Inventors: Royi Mazor, Itzhak Shalev, Asher Shoshan, Michael Peled, Ella Rapaport, Orit Ben-Vais
  • Publication number: 20120104305
    Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of glycerol-containing by-products of triglyceride processing processes are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: MLI Associates, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Sapienza, Axel Johnson, William Ricks
  • Publication number: 20120085959
    Abstract: Use of certain hydrofluoroalkenes for foam blowing, solvent cleaning, refrigeration, as etching gas for semiconductor etching or chamber cleaning, heat transfer, fire extinguishing and for the production of aerosols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: SOLVAY FLUOR GMBH
    Inventors: Ercan Uenveren, Christoph Meurer
  • Patent number: 8148584
    Abstract: Compositions comprising are provided wherein RF is a fluorine containing moiety comprising (CF3)2CFCH2(CF3)CH—, (CF3)2CFCH2((CF3)2CF)CH—, (CF3)2CFCH2((CF3)2CH)CH—, (CF3)2CHCH2((CF3)2CF)CH—, ((CF3)2CFCH2)2CH—, (CF3)2CFCH2CF—, (CF3)2CF—, (CF3)2CH—, CF3—, or CnF2n+1—, n being an integer from 2 to 20; R1 is F or H; R2 comprises (CF3)2CF—, (CF3)2CH—, CF3—, F, or H; and R3 comprises (CF3)2CF—, (CF3)2CH—, CF3—, F, or H, such compositions can produced according to processes, and utilized to prevent combustion utilizing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignees: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Vicki Hedrick, John Chien, Janet Boggs, Andrew Jackson, E. Bradley Edwards, Stephan Brandstadter
  • Patent number: 8096366
    Abstract: Compositions are described which are useful in many applications such as fire extinguishing or refrigeration. The compositions may include a hydrochlorofluorocarbon such as 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane, a dispersant such as CF3I, and an inert gas such as argon, and may in some embodiments be held under pressure. For example, some fire extinguishing compositions may be composed of 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane, CF3I, and argon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: American Pacific Corporation
    Inventors: Jeff Gibson, Bradford Colton
  • Patent number: 8088310
    Abstract: Each year wildfires, forest fires and out of control camp fires do untold damage to millions of acres of land, while causing billions of dollars in damages to property, wild life, and human life. The Orr Formula is designed to aid in, and assist the extinguishment of such fires. The Orr Formula is a composition that comprises: 1) 10% by weight Calcium Phosphate which acts as a binder; 2) 10% by weight Corn Starch which aids in flaking of the remaining composition off the site to which the composition was applied after the fire has been extinguished and cooled; and 3) 80% by weight of a mixture of Sodium Silicate with a base exchange Silicate of Sodium Aluminum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventor: Charles L. Orr
  • Patent number: 8080186
    Abstract: The fire mitigation and moderating agent includes by weight one percent (1%) to five percent (5%) potassium hydroxide, two percent (2%) to seven percent (7%) citric acid, four percent (4%) to thirty six percent (36%) diammonium phosphate, four percent (4%) to twenty percent (20%) carbamide, and point five percent (0.5%) to four percent (4%) surface tension reducing component which comprises by weight twenty percent (20%) to fifty five percent (55%) octyldimethylamine oxide, fifteen percent (15%) to thirty five percent (35%) modified polyether organosiloxane, five percent (5%) to twenty percent (20%) sugar based surfactant, three percent (3%) to twelve percent (12%) 1,4-Bis(ethylhexyl)sodium sulfosuccinate, point zero one percent (0.01%) to point one percent (0.1%) anionic phosphate fluorosurfactant, and point one percent (0.1%) to two point five percent (2.5%) polymer adhesive mixture. The polymer adhesive mixture comprises seventy percent (70%) water and thirty percent (30%) polymer adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Edmund R. J. Pennartz
  • Patent number: 8080169
    Abstract: A process is provided for producing an extinguishing agent. Sodium chloride and ammonium dihydrogenphosphate are dissolved in hot water at a temperature of 30 to 40° C. to form a solution. Ammonium hydrogen carbonate is dissolved into the solution, and allowed to undergo a reaction with the ammonium dihydrogenphosphate, as dissolved. The sodium chloride is present in the extinguishing agent in a ratio of 5 to 15 g per 500 ml of water, the ammonium dihydrogenphosphate is present in the extinguishing agent in a ratio of 50 to 70 g per 500 ml of water, and ammonium hydrogen carbonate is present in the extinguishing agent in a ratio of 50 to 70 g per 500 ml of water. Also provided is a process of producing a throw-type fire extinguisher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Bonex, Inc.
    Inventor: Koushi Kariya
  • Patent number: 8071816
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a compound according to the formula: Rf1[CH(—O—CH(3-m)Rf2m)(—O—CF2—CFH—Rf3)]n ??[I] wherein n is 1 or 2, wherein m is 1, 2 or 3, wherein, when n is 1, Rf1 is selected from the group consisting of highly fluorinated alkyl groups which are linear, branched, cyclic, or a combination thereof, which may optionally be substituted, and which may optionally contain one or more catenated heteroatoms; wherein, when n is 2, Rf1 is selected from the group consisting of highly fluorinated alkylene groups which are linear, branched, cyclic, or a combination thereof, which may optionally be substituted, and which may optionally contain one or more catenated heteroatoms; wherein each Rf2 is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups which are linear, branched, cyclic, or a combination thereof, which may optionally be substituted, and which may optionally contain one or more catenated heteroatoms; wherein at least one Rf2 is highly fluorinated; wherein each Rf3 is indepe
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Richard M. Flynn, Michael G. Costello
  • Publication number: 20110266486
    Abstract: Each year, wild forest fires do untold damage to millions of acres of untouched, precious acres of nature, while causing billions of dollars in damages to homes, farms, suburbs and major cities, and privately owned property. The Orr Formula is designed to aid in, and assist the extinguishment of fires as large as the wild California forest fires, to the hazards as small as uncontrolled camp fires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventor: Charles L. Orr
  • Patent number: 8042619
    Abstract: A fire control system according to various aspects of the present invention includes an extinguishant having a suppressant and a thermal absorbant. The suppressant is configured to suppress the fire. The thermal absorbant is configured to absorb heat from the fire. In one embodiment, the thermal absorbant is configured to absorb thermal radiation from the fire and inhibit reflection of thermal radiation from the suppressant and/or other surfaces back into the fire. In additional and alternative embodiments, the thermal absorbant may be configured to transfer heat into the surface and/or interior of suppressant particles or droplets to promote activation of the suppressant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Firetrace USA, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Michael Bennett
  • Publication number: 20110240902
    Abstract: Provided are azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 2,3-dichloro-3,3-difluoropropene (HCFO-1232xf) and hydrogen fluoride (HF).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Merkel, Hang T. Pham, Ryan Hulse, Rajiv R. Singh, Konstantin A. Pokrovski, Hsueh S. Tung
  • Publication number: 20110240903
    Abstract: Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene with methyl formate, pentane, 2-methylbutane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, dimethoxymethane, or cyclopentane. Also disclosed is a process of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents. Also disclosed is a process of producing refrigeration by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventor: MARK L. ROBIN
  • Publication number: 20110232924
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aminosulfonate and aminocarboxylate compositions derived from a mixture of polyfluoroalkylsulfonamido alkyl amines including at least one polyfluoroalkylsulfonamido alkyl amine and its analog, a di(polyfluoroalkylsulfonamido alkyl) amine. The aminosulfonate and aminocarboxylate compositions are useful for many purposes including amphoteric surface-active agents and aqueous film forming foams in fire fighting applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: ALEXANDER BORISOVICH SHTAROV, VOLODYMYR. B. PASHOVYCH
  • Publication number: 20110220832
    Abstract: Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene with methyl formate, n-pentane, 2-methylbutane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, n-butane or isobutane. Also disclosed is a process of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents. Also disclosed is a process of producing refrigeration by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media. Also disclosed is a process of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventor: Mark L. Robin
  • Patent number: 8017030
    Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising heptafluoropropane and trifluoroiodomethane and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agents, fire suppressant compositions, and aerosol propellants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Rajiv Ratna Singh, Hang T. Pham, Robert Gerard Richard
  • Patent number: 8012367
    Abstract: Pulverulent materials which contain surface-modified and structure-modified pyrogenically prepared metalloid or metallic oxide for the purposes of improvement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Evonik Degussa GmbH
    Inventors: Steffen Hasenzahl, Claus-Peter Drexel, Jürgen Meyer
  • Patent number: 8007677
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are azeotrope and near-azeotrope compositions comprising E-1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropene (E-HFC-1225ye) and hydrogen fluoride. The azeotrope and near-azeotrope compositions are useful in processes to produce and in processes to purify E-HFC-1225ye and/or Z-1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropene (Z-HFC-1225ye). Also disclosed are processes for the extractive distillation to separate E-HFC-1225ye from Z-HFC-1225ye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Knapp, Barry Asher Mahler, Velliyur Nott Mallikarjuna Rao
  • Patent number: 8003001
    Abstract: An easily breakable variable viscosity gel composition comprising a mixture of water, pH adjusting agents, gelling agents, and property enhancing additives evenly dispersed into the mixture, and an alkaline electrolyte viscosity increasing agent that raises the pH of the mixture to instantaneously trigger formation of a smooth homogeneous stable gel of desired viscosity for firefighting and fire suppression, explosion suppression and other uses. The gel also has the capacity to cling to, and build upon, vertical and horizontal surfaces which deprives fires of air while simultaneously profoundly and almost instantly lowering the temperature of the burning fuel, yet when effortlessly broken to a liquid by the simple addition of calcium or similar compositions, is easily rinsed away as a non-hazardous environmentally safe liquid. Additionally, when used to surround explosives, the gel grants exceptional explosion suppression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventors: Conard E. Kaiser, Jock R. Collins, James R. Collins
  • Patent number: 7992647
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to a fire extinguishing apparatus. Particularly to an apparatus that includes at least one container that includes a fire retardant gel. The gel is formed from dehydrated superabsorbent polymer and water. The pre filled containers include at least one control valve or frangible portion to release the fire retardant to extinguish the fire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: GelTech Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Cordani
  • Patent number: 7988877
    Abstract: A method of making a fluorinated ether includes combining, in a polar aprotic solvent: a fluorinated alcohol represented by the formula X—Rf1CH2OH, and a fluorinated sulfonate ester represented by the formula Rf2CH2OS(?O)2Rf3, and base; and obtaining a fluorinated ether represented by the formula Y—Rf1CH2OCH2Rf2—Y. Rf1 is selected from perfluorinated C1-C10 alkylene groups having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms and partially fluorinated C1-C10 alkylene groups, and derivatives thereof having catenated heteroatom(s). X represents H, F, or an HOCH2— group. Rf2 is selected from perfluorinated C1-C10 alkyl groups and partially fluorinated C1-C10 alkyl groups, and derivatives thereof having catenated heteroatom(s). Rf3 is a C1-C4 alkyl group. Y represents H, F, or an Rf2CH2OCH2— group. A variant method, useful for preparing symmetric fluorinated ethers, is also disclosed. The present disclosure also provides fluorinated ethers preparable according to the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Richard M. Flynn, Michael J. Bulinski, Michael G. Costello
  • Publication number: 20110180743
    Abstract: The present invention concerns an agent for extinguishing fire comprising fluoroiodocarbons added with detoxifying compounds, comprising one or more fluoroiodocarbons having the following general formula: CxFylz wherein x ranges between 1 and 3, y ranges between 1 and 7 and z ranges between 1 and 7 and a detoxifying agent chosen amongst terpenes, fat acids and vitamins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: EXPLOSAFE INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventor: Gianluca Indovino
  • Patent number: 7985355
    Abstract: A method for suppressing an electric arc or corona discharge includes providing a device capable of storing, transmitting, or generating an electrical current or field; and enveloping at least a portion of said device with a dielectric gas consisting essentially of: sulfur hexafluoride; a second component selected from the group consisting of nitrous oxide; carbon dioxide; trifluoromethane (R32); trifluoroiodomethane; octafluoropropane (R218); 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoroethane (R125); propane (R290); 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf); 1,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-2-propene (HFO-1234yc); 1,1,3,3-tetrafluoro-2-propene (HFO-1234zc); 1,1,1,3-tetrafluoro-2-propene (HFO-1234ze); 1,1,2,3-tetrafluoro-2-propene (HFO-1234ye); 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropene (HFO-1225ye); 1,1,2,3,3-pentafluoropropene (HFO-1225yc); 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropene (HFO-1225zc); (Z)1,1,1,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234zeZ); (Z)1,1,2,3-tetrafluoro-2-propene (HFO-1234yeZ); (E)1,1,1,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234zeE); (E)1,1,2,3-tetrafluoro-2-propene (HFO-12
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew H. Luly, Rajiv R. Singh, Robert G. Richard
  • Publication number: 20110163252
    Abstract: Composition protective against fire and use comprising: Water: 25-42% by weight; Ultramarine Blue: 0.015-0.025% by weight; Preservative: 0.09-0.15% by weight; Vegetable Binder: 1.6-2.7% by weight; Spanish White: 6-10% by weight; Calcium Carbonate: 33-56% by weight; Sulphate of Lime: 9-15% by weight, having a dual function, acting as a protective substance against fire as well as a fire-combating substance, such that as protective substance against fire, through application or spraying thereof on a surface to be protected, should it be reached by fire, it acts as protective barrier preventing fire from destroying or damaging it, whilst as fire-combating substance, through application or spraying thereof on a surface in flames, the fire is quenched and extinguished. The composition is breathable and absolutely wholly ecological, and consequently does not affect plant varieties, permitting the creation of totally effective firebreak “barriers”.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventor: César Sallen Rosello
  • Publication number: 20110163253
    Abstract: A process for making CHF?CFCF3 is disclosed. The process involves (a) reacting CCl2FCF2CF3 with H2 in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of hydrogenation catalyst to form CH2FCF2CF3; and (b) dehydrofluorinating CH2FCF2CF3 from (a) to form CHF?CFCF3. Also disclosed are compositions including CCl3CF2CF3 and HF, wherein the HF is present in an effective amount to form an azeotropic combination with the CCl3CF2CF3; and compositions including CCl2FCF2CF3 and HF, wherein the HF is present in an effective amount to form an azeotropic combination with the CCl2FCF2CF3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventor: ALLEN CAPRON SIEVERT
  • Patent number: 7972524
    Abstract: Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene with methyl formate, pentane, 2-methylbutane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, dimethoxymethane, or cyclopentane. Also disclosed is a process of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents. Also disclosed is a process of producing refrigeration by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Mark L. Robin
  • Patent number: 7972525
    Abstract: Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene with methyl formate, n-pentane, 2-methylbutane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, n-butane or isobutane. Also disclosed is a process of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents. Also disclosed is a process of producing refrigeration by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media. Also disclosed is a process of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Mark L. Robin
  • Publication number: 20110155942
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for preparing 2,2,2,3-tetrafluoropropene (1234yf), comprising: (i) contacting 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene (1230xa) with hydrogen fluoride HF in gas phase in the presence of a fluorination catalyst under conditions sufficient to produce a reaction mixture; (ii) separating the reaction mixture into a first stream comprising HCl, 2,2,2,3-tetrafluoropropene (1234yf) and a second stream comprising HF, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propene (1233xf) and 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane (245cb); (iii) recycling at least a part of the second stream at least in part back to step (i).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Arkema France
    Inventors: Anne Pigamo, Dominique Deur-Bert, Laurent Wendlinger