Solvents Patents (Class 252/364)
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Patent number: 8961808Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of E-1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene with E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene or E-1,1,1,4,4,5,5,5-octafluoro-2-pentene. 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.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Mark L Robin
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Publication number: 20150051077Abstract: The present invention relates to q method for preparing a tank mix, which comprises the step of contacting a pesticide formulation, water, and a tank mix adjuvant, wherein the tank mix adjuvant comprises a base, which contains a mixture of an alkali salt of carbonate and an alkali salt of hydrogencarbonate, and wherein the tank mix adjuvant is present in form of an aqueous liquid, which contains at least 50 g/l of the base, or in form of a particulate solid, which contains at least 10 wt % of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Gerhard Schnabel, Marc Nolte, Gerhard Genari, Paul Klingelhoeffer, Mariano Ignacio Etcheverry, Steven Bowe, John Frihauf, Chad Brommer, Terrance M. Cannan, Walter Thomas, Maarten Staal
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Publication number: 20150051076Abstract: The present invention relates to q method for preparing a tank mix, which comprises the step of contacting a pesticide formulation, water, and a tank mix adjuvant, wherein the tank mix adjuvant comprises a base selected from a carbonate and/or a phosphate, and wherein the tank mix adjuvant is present in form of a particulate solid, which contains at least 10 wt % of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Gerhard Schnabel, Marc Nolte, Gerhard Genari, Paul Klingelhoefer, Mariano Ignacio Etcheverry, Steven Bowe, John Frihauf, Chad Brommer, Terrance M. Cannan, Walter Thomas, Maarten Staal
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Publication number: 20150028246Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising HCFC-243db, HCFO-1233xf, HCFC-244db and/or HFO-1234yf and at least one additional compound. For the composition comprising 1234yf, the additional compound is selected from the group consisting of HFO-1234ze, HFO-1243zf, HCFC-243db, HCFC-244db, HFC-245cb, HFC-245fa, HCFO-1233xf, HCFO-1233zd, HCFC-253fb, HCFC-234ab, HCFC-243fa, ethylene, HFC-23, CFC-13, HFC-143a, HFC-152a, HFC-236fa, HCO-1130, HCO-1130a, HFO-1336, HCFC-133a, HCFC-254fb, HCFC-1131, HFO-1141, HCFO-1242zf, HCFO-1223xd, HCFC-233ab, HCFC-226ba, and HFC-227ca. Compositions comprising HCFC-243db, HCFO-1233xf, and/or HCFC-244db are useful in processes to make HFO-1234yf. Compositions comprising HFO-1234yf are useful, among other uses, as heat transfer compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: BARRY ASHER MAHLER, MARIO JOSEPH NAPPA
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Publication number: 20150018429Abstract: This invention relates to azeotrope-like compositions, methods and systems having utility in numerous applications, and in particular, uses for azeotrope-like compositions comprising effective amounts of the compound cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (Z-HFO-1336mzzm), which has the following structure: and another material selected from the group consisting of water, fluoroketones, alcohols, hydrochlorofluoroolefins, and combinations of two or more thereof. These compositions may be used in a wide variety of applications such as, blowing agents, refrigerants, heating agents, power cycle agents, cleaning agents, aerosol propellants, sterilization agents, lubricants, flavor and fragrance extractants, flammability reducing agents, and flame suppression agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Ryan Hulse, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Martin R. Paonessa, Martin Cheney, Hang T. Pham, Mary Bogdan, Cliff Gittere
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Publication number: 20150013769Abstract: The invention relates to a new atomizing device with improved droplet formation. Smaller droplets are formed with increased micronized volume throughput, wherein high volumes of air are fed to a liquid sprayed from a liquid nozzle (2). High volume ratios result in mean free path between droplets being conveyed so as to minimize collisions and to prevent aggregation of the droplet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2012Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: George Saunders, Ryan Kittredge
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Publication number: 20150014606Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene. 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Mark L. Robin, Joseph Anthony Creazzo, Gary Loh
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Patent number: 8932471Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method of recovering and concentrating an aqueous N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide (NMMO) solution.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Acelon Chemicals & Fiber CorporationInventors: Wen-Tung Chou, Ming-Yi Lai, Kun-Shan Huang, Hsiao-Chi Tsai, Chih-Chung Kuo
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Patent number: 8932372Abstract: Processes for producing alcohols such as ethanol and propanol from a mixed acid feedstock in an integrated process. In one embodiment, the process comprises the step of carbonylating methanol in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst to form a mixed acid feedstock comprising acetic acid and one or more higher acids, preferably comprising propionic acid. The mixed acid feed is hydrogenated in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to form a crude alcohol product comprising ethanol and one or more higher alcohols, preferably including propanol.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2011Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Celanese International CorporationInventors: Victor Johnston, Lincoln Sarager, Mark Scates, Ronald David Shaver, G. Paull Torrence, R. Jay Warner, Heiko Weiner, Trinity Horton, Radmila Jevtic, James Zink, David Lee
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Patent number: 8926856Abstract: A heat transfer composition comprising trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze(E)), difluoromethane (R-32) and 1,1-difluoroethane (R-152a).Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Mexichem Amanco Holding S.A. de C.V.Inventor: Robert E. Low
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Patent number: 8926732Abstract: The present invention provides gels, solutions, films, membranes, compositions, and other materials containing polymerized and/or non-polymerized room-temperature ionic liquids (RTILs). These materials are useful in catalysis, gas separation and as antistatic agents. The RTILs are preferably imidazolium-based RTILs which are optionally substituted, such as with one or more hydroxyl groups. Optionally, the materials of the present invention are composite materials comprising both polymerized and non-polymerized RTILs. The RTIL polymer is formed from polymerized RTIL cations typically synthesized as monomers and polymerized in the presence of the non-polymerized RTIL cations to provide a solid composite material. The non-polymerized RTIL cations are not covalently bound to the cationic polymer but remain as free cations within the composite material able to associate with charged subunits of the polymer. These composite materials are useful in catalysis, gas separation, and antistatic applications.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2010Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: The Regents of the University of Colorado, a Body CorporateInventors: Jason E. Bara, Trevor K. Carlisle, Evan S. Hatakeyama, Douglas L. Gin, Richard D. Noble, Robert L. Kerr, Andrew L. LaFrate
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Publication number: 20150001433Abstract: 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, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and a third component. Also disclosed are compositions where the third component is cyclopentane, methanol, dimethyoxymethane, methyl formate or perfluoro ethyl isopropyl ketone. 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: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: MARK L. ROBIN, JOAN ELLEN BARTELT
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Publication number: 20140378309Abstract: Gel prevention agents and methods for use with agricultural products include certain alkylamidoamines and their quaternary ammonium counterparts that, when blended with products containing alkoxylated surfactants, the alkylamidoamines and their quaternary counterparts reduce the gel formation tendency of such products.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: AKZO NOBEL N.V.Inventor: Shawn ZHU
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Patent number: 8911641Abstract: A heat transfer composition comprising trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze(E)), carbon dioxide (R-744) and a third component selected from difluoromethane (R-32), 1,1-difluoroethane (R-152a), fluoroethane (R-161), 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R-134a), propylene, propane and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Mexichem Amanco Holding S.A. de C.V.Inventor: Robert E. Low
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Patent number: 8912238Abstract: Methods of increasing the solubility of a base in supercritical carbon dioxide include forming a complex of a Lewis acid and the base, and dissolving the complex in supercritical carbon dioxide. The Lewis acid is soluble in supercritical carbon dioxide, and the base is substantially insoluble in supercritical carbon dioxide. Methods for increasing the solubility of water in supercritical carbon dioxide include dissolving an acid or a base in supercritical carbon dioxide to form a solution and dissolving water in the solution. The acid or the base is formulated to interact with water to solubilize the water in the supercritical carbon dioxide. Some compositions include supercritical carbon dioxide, a hydrolysable metallic compound, and at least one of an acid and a base. Some compositions include an alkoxide and at least one of an acid and a base.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Chien M. Wai, Hiroyuki Ohde, Stephen J. Kramer
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Publication number: 20140364351Abstract: A method for preparing a mixture (M) including at least one alcohol (Aj), wherein said method includes a gas-phase oligomerization reaction of at least one alcohol (Ai) with a solid acid-base catalyst doped with one or more metals, said reaction being carried out in the presence of hydrogen and at a temperature of no less than 50° C. and strictly less than 200° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Virginie Belliere-Baca, Didier Morvan, Loïc Baussaron, Gérald Bocquenet, Roland Jacquot, Philippe Marion, Jun Kubo, Tetsuya Yoshioka
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Publication number: 20140346390Abstract: An azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of chlorotrifluoropropene and at least one component selected from the group consisting of pentane, hexane, methanol, and trans-1,2-dichloroethene.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Rajat S. Basu, Kane D. Cook, Leslie Bement, Gary M. Knopeck, Rajiv R. Singh, Ryan Hulse, Hang T. Pham
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Patent number: 8894874Abstract: The invention provides a heat transfer composition comprising (i) from about 45 to about 75% by weight 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234yf); and (ii) from about 25 to about 55% by weight 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R-134a). A heat transfer composition comprising, optionally consisting essentially of, (i) from about 20 to about 90% by weight R-1234yf; (ii) from about 10 to about 60% by weight R-134a; and (iii) from about 1 to about 20% by weight R-32 is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Mexichem Amanco Holding S.A. de C.V.Inventor: Robert E. Low
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Publication number: 20140341934Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for extracting materials from biological material, which process is characterized in that the naturally occurring biological material is treated with an extractant consisting of a deep eutectic solvent of natural origin or a an ionic liquid of natural origin to produce a biological extract of natural origin dissolved in the said solvent or ionic liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Jacob van Spronsen, Geert-Jan Witkamp, Frank Hollman, Young Hae Choi, Robert Verpoorte
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Publication number: 20140331547Abstract: Method of marking a hydrocarbon liquid includes: adding thereto, a tracer compound of Formula I: wherein, each A is independently selected from the group consisting of (i) a phenyl group, (ii) a phenyl group substituted with one or more halogen atoms, an aliphatic group or a halogenated aliphatic group, (iii) a partially or fully halogenated alkyl group or (iv) a linear branched or cyclic C1-C20 alkyl group, and each B is independently selected from the group consisting of a (i) phenyl, (ii) phenylmethyl group, (iii) a cyclohexyl group, (iv) a cyclohexylmethyl group, (v) a substituted phenyl or phenylmethyl group in which the benzene ring is substituted by at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of a fluorine atom, a partially or fully halogenated alkyl group and a linear, branched or cyclic C1-C20 alkyl group or (vi) a linear, branched or cyclic C1-C20 alkyl group.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: JOHNSON MATTHEY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANYInventors: Vincent Brian Croud, Ian Stuart Edworthy, Duncan McCallien
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Publication number: 20140326924Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and, more specifically, to a process for the removal of components from a starting material. Optionally, the process is used for the removal of contaminants from ion exchange regenerant material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: European Sugar Holdings S.A.R.L.Inventors: Anthony Baiada, Tommaso Bartalucci, John Kerr, Tim Windebank
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Publication number: 20140326017Abstract: Compositions containing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and to the uses thereof as heat transfer fluid, expansion agents, solvents and aerosol. Compositions essentially containing between 10 and 90 wt. % of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, between 5 and 80 wt. % of HFC-134a and between 5 and 10 wt. % of HFC-32. Compositions essentially containing from 10 to 45% by weight of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, from 50 to 80% by weight of HFC-134a and from 5 to 10% by weight of HFC-32.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: ARKEMA FRANCEInventor: Wissam RACHED
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Publication number: 20140326923Abstract: Biodegradable agricultural compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol and its esters are provided. The 1,3-propanediol and its esters in the agricultural composition are biologically derived, and as such, the agricultural compositions exhibit a low anthropogenic CO2 emission profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company, LLCInventors: Robert Miller, Joseph Desalvo, Gyorgyi Fenyvesi, Raja Hari Poladi, Ann Wehner
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Publication number: 20140323698Abstract: The invention provides a two-step chromatography process for small and large-scale purification of proteins, specifically monoclonal antibodies, using only four buffer solutions made from a mother solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2012Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Didier Duthe, Laure Landric-Burtin, Benoit Mothes
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Publication number: 20140319423Abstract: An improved solvent containing sulfolane and at least one dialkyl sulfone, preferably dimethyl sulfone, wherein the improved solvent is a liquid at room temperature and can be used for reaction media and electrochemistry.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY MATERIALS, INCInventor: Emanuel I. COOPER
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Publication number: 20140315718Abstract: A formulation is provided comprising a) at least one agriculturally active ingredient; b) at least one amide of formula (I) wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of a non-aromatic hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 16 carbon atom and benzyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of a hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and benzyl; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 16 carbon atoms and c) at least one acyl morpholine according to the formula (II), wherein R is H, CH3 or C2H5. A method for treating a plant or seed with such formulation is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Peter Westbye, Karin Hammarstrand, Martina Andersson
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Publication number: 20140305667Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of E-1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene with E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene or E-1,1,1,4,4,5,5,5-octafluoro-2-pentene. 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: EI DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventor: Mark L Robin
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Patent number: 8858659Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is to a process for producing a denatured ethanol composition comprising the steps of hydrogenating an acetic acid feed in the presence of a catalyst to form a crude ethanol product comprising ethanol, and at least one denaturant and separating the crude ethanol product in one or more separation units into a denatured ethanol composition and one or more derivative streams. The denatured ethanol composition comprises from 0.01 wt. % to 40 wt % denaturant, based on the total weight of the denatured ethanol composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Celanese International CorporationInventors: Victor J. Johnston, Lincoln Sarager, R. Jay Warner, Heiko Weiner, Trinity Horton, Radmila Jevtic
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Publication number: 20140303414Abstract: Catalyst that is used in the catalytic pyrolysis of biomass is regenerated by oxidation and washing with a liquid to remove minerals and restore catalyst activity and selectivity to aromatics.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Anellotech, Inc.Inventors: Terry J. Mazanec, Jeffrey P. Whiting, Fred Pesa, Yu-Ting Cheng, Ruozhi Song
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Publication number: 20140303062Abstract: There is provided a highly branched hydrocarbon based surfactant for stabilizing a water/supercritical carbon dioxide microemulsion. A surfactant comprising: a sulfate compound of Formula (1): R1—OSO3M??(1) (where R1 is a C6-30 hydrocarbon group having a branched chain; and M is a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal, ammonium, a basic amino acid residue, an alkanolamine residue having a C2-3 hydroxyalkyl group, or an aliphatic alkanolammonium) for stabilizing a water/supercritical carbon dioxide microemulsion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicants: NISSAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD., HIROSAKI UNIVERSITYInventors: Masanobu SAGISAKA, Kotaro KUDO, Masahiro HIDA, Yasufumi SHIKAUCHI
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Publication number: 20140303057Abstract: A method is provided involving altering the viscosity of bio-derived paraffins to produce a paraffinic fluid, where the altering step includes oligomerizing bio-derived paraffins, unsaturating bio-derived paraffins, chlorinating bio-derived paraffins, or a combination of any two or more thereof; the bio-derived paraffins are produced by hydrodeoxygenating a bio-based feed; the bio-based feed comprises bio-derived fatty acids, fatty acid esters, or a combination thereof; the bio-derived paraffins comprise n-paraffins; and the n-paraffins have a biodegradability of at least 40% after about 23 days of exposure to microorganisms. Also provided are methods of protecting a substance by applying a paraffinic fluid and a method of producing an orifice in a substrate by at least injecting a paraffinic fluid into the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Syntroleum CorporationInventors: Ramin Abhari, E. Gary Roth, Peter Z. Havlik, H. Lynn Tomlinson
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Publication number: 20140291208Abstract: A process for removing at least one impurity from a hydrocarbon feed such as vacuum gas oil in which the process includes the steps of contacting the feed with a hydrocarbon-immiscible phosphonium ionic liquid to produce a hydrocarbon and hydrocarbon-immiscible phosphonium ionic liquid mixture, and separating the mixture to produce a hydrocarbon effluent having a reduced impurity content relative to the hydrocarbon feed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2013Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: UOP LLCInventors: Rajeswar R. Gattupalli, Massimo Sangalli, Beckay J. Mezza, Alakananda Bhattacharyya
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Publication number: 20140284510Abstract: 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 HFO-1214, HFO-HFO-1233, or HFO-1354 having properties highly beneficial in foaming and blowing agent applications, articles and methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Robert C. Johnson, Hsueh S. Tung, Rajiv R. Singh, Ian Shankland
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Publication number: 20140284517Abstract: Provided are azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze(E)) and water. Such azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions are useful in isolating trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene from impurities during production. Azeotropes of the instant invention are similarly useful in final compositions or for the manufacture of final compositions, such as blowing agent, propellants, refrigerants, diluents for gaseous sterilization and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: RYAN HULSE, HALUK KOPKALLI, HANG T. PHAM
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Patent number: 8840808Abstract: A problem to be solved of the present invention is to provide a liquid composition for an organic semiconductor device having good coating property, wherein the lifetime of the function of an organic semiconductor device is prolonged when an organic layer is formed from the liquid composition for an organic semiconductor device, and a process for producing the liquid composition. A mean for solving the problem is a process for producing a liquid composition for an organic semiconductor device comprising a step of dissolving an organic compound which is solid at 1 atm and 25° C. in an organic solvent which is liquid at 1 atm and 25° C. and has a halogen compound concentration of not more than 100 ppm by weight.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2011Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, LimitedInventor: Hidenobu Kakimoto
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Publication number: 20140264147Abstract: Heat transfer compositions, methods and use wherein the composition comprising: (a) from about 5 to about 20% by weight of HFC-32; (b) from about 70% to about 90% by weight of HFO-1234ze; and (c) from about 5% to less than about 20% by weight of HFC-152a and/or HFC-134a.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: SAMUEL F. YANA MOTTA, MARK W. SPATZ, CHRISTOPHER J. SEETON
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Publication number: 20140264173Abstract: Provided are azeotropic or azeotrope-like mixtures of 1,1,3,3-tetrachloroprop-1-ene (HCO-1230za) and hydrogen fluoride. Such compositions are useful as feed stock in the production of HFC-245fa and HCFO-1233zd.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Daniel C. Merkel, Hsueh Sung Tung, Konstantin A. Pokrovski, Haiyou Wang, Stephen A. Cottrell, Hang T. Pham
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Publication number: 20140264148Abstract: An azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of a binary azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (trans-HFO-1233zd) and a second component selected from the group consisting of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) and trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (trans-HFO-1234ze), and combinations of these and various uses thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: RYAN HULSE, Rajiv R. Singh, Hang T. Pham
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Publication number: 20140264174Abstract: Provided are azeotropic or azeotrope-like mixtures of 1,3,3,3-tetrachloroprop-1-ene (HCO-1230zd) and hydrogen fluoride. Such compositions are useful as a feed stock in the production of HFC245fa and HCFO1233zd.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Daniel C. Merkel, Konstantin A. Pokrovski, Haiyou Wang, Hsueh Sung Tung, Ryan Hulse, Hang T. Pham
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Publication number: 20140256554Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising from 10 to 90 wt % of a mixture M of compounds A having formula R1CONR2R3, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are described herein, and from 10 to 90 wt % of at least one compound B selected from the amide solvents, optionally combined with an ester solvent, and methods for producing the same. The present disclosure further relates to phytosanitary formulations comprising such compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2012Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: RHODIA OPERATIONSInventors: Thierry Vidal, Benoit Abribat, Valerio Bramati, Marc Balastre
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Publication number: 20140255326Abstract: The present disclosure provides, in part, a solvent composition including an an acetic acid alkyl (C1-C4) ester (e.g., methyl acetate (MA), ethyl acetate (EA), or tert-butyl acetate (TBAc)) and a carbonate ester (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: TBF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: David Anthony Pasin, Diego López-Arias
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Azeotrope-like compositions of E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene
Patent number: 8821749Abstract: 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 E-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene or 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene. 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: GrantFiled: April 20, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Mark L. Robin -
Publication number: 20140239230Abstract: Methods of making reduced derivatives of hydroxymethyl furfural using metal catalysts are described. The derivatives may have tetrahydrofuran or furan nucleus with alkoxymethyl ether or ester moieties on the 5? carbon and methanol on the 2? carbon. Suitable metal catalyst include Raney nickel, a nickel catalyst with a zirconium promoter, a chromite catalyst with a barium, a palladium catalyst, such as palladium on carbon, or a ruthenium catalyst. Also provided are a new class of compounds, which are n-alkoxy hexane diols (i.e., 1,2 or 1,5 hexane diol ethers) and methods of making the same by reduction of furan or tetrahydrofuran derivatives.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANYInventors: Paul Bloom, Alexandra Sanborn
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Patent number: 8808571Abstract: The invention provides a heat transfer composition comprising (i) a first component selected from trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze(E)), cis-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze(Z)) and mixtures thereof; (ii) carbon dioxide (R-744); and (iii) a third component selected from 1,1-difluoroethane (R-152a), fluoroethane (R-161), and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Mexichem Amanco Holding S.A. de C.V.Inventor: Robert E. Low
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Patent number: 8808570Abstract: The invention provides a heat transfer composition comprising (i) a first component selected from trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze(E)), cis-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze(Z)) and mixtures thereof; (ii) carbon dioxide (R-744); and (iii) a third component selected from propylene (R-1270), propane (R-290), n-butane (R-600), isobutane (R-600a), and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Mexichem Amanco Holding S.A. de C.V.Inventor: Robert E. Low
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Publication number: 20140222699Abstract: The invention provides a heat transfer composition comprising up to about 30% by weight carbon dioxide (R-744), from about 30% to about 80% by weight difluoromethane (R-32), and 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventor: Robert Elliott Low
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Patent number: 8785354Abstract: Hydrocarbon fluid which can be used in the composition of industrial, agricultural and household products, with a pour point of less than ?15° C. according to ASTM standard D97, initial and final boiling points between 200 and 450° C., containing more than 50% by weight of isoparaffins and naphthenes up to at most 40% by weight, and constituted by a mixture of hydrocarbons obtained by distillation of hydrodewaxed gas-oil cuts with a boiling point greater than 200° C.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2010Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Total Marketing ServicesInventors: Antoine Westelynck, Christine Aubry, Achim Wiessler
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Patent number: 8784686Abstract: The present invention relates to ionic liquid comprising an anion and a cation wherein the cation is a primary, secondary or tertiary ammonium ion containing a protonated nitrogen atom.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Innovia Films LimitedInventor: Adam John Walker
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Publication number: 20140200299Abstract: Methods of making reduced derivatives of hydroxymethyl furfural using metal catalysts are described. The derivatives may have tetrahydrofuran or furan nucleus with alkoxymethyl ether or ester moieties on the 5? carbon and methanol on the 2? carbon. Suitable metal catalyst include Raney nickel, a nickel catalyst with a zirconium promoter, a chromite catalyst with a barium, a palladium catalyst, such as palladium on carbon, or a ruthenium catalyst. Also provided are a new class of compounds, which are n-alkoxy hexane diols (i.e., 1,2 or 1,5 hexane diol ethers) and methods of making the same by reduction of furan or tetrahydrofuran derivatives.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANYInventors: Paul Bloom, Alexandra Sanborn
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Publication number: 20140197106Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for dialysis wherein the decline of ionized calcium concentration in an acetate-free bicarbonate dialysate comprising no acetic acid and/or sodium acetate is controlled. The present invention further provides a dialysis agent A that comprises electrolytes, citric acid and/or citrate as pH adjuster, and/or glucose, for preparation of bicarbonate dialysate; the agent A characterized by being adjusted by citric acid and/or citrate so as to keep the electrolyte ionized calcium concentration not less than 1 mmol/L in a prepared bicarbonate dialysate. In a specific aspect of the present invention, sodium citrate is used as citrate, and the present invention provides a dialysate obtained from above.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: AJINOMOTO CO., INC.Inventors: Hirotoshi IWASHINA, Kiyonobu Kamiya