Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising HFC-245eb and at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting of HFO-1234ze, HFC-245fa, HFC-236cb, HFC-236ea, HFC-236fa, HFC-227ea, HFC-227ca, HFO-1225yc, HFO-1225zc, HFO-1225ye, methane, ethane, propane, HFC-23, HFC-143a, HFC-134, HFC-134a, FC-1216, HFO-1234yf, HFC-254eb, HFO-1243zf, and HFC-254fb. Compositions comprising HFC-245eb are useful in processes to make HFO-1234yf. Also disclosed are compositions comprising HFO-1234yf and at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting of HFO-1234ze, HFC-254eb, HFC-254fb, HFO-1243zf, HFCHFC-245eb, HFC-245fa, HFC-245cb, HFC-236cb, HFC-236ea, HFC-236fa, HFC-227ea, HFC-227ca, HFO-1225yc, HFO-1225zc, HFO-1225ye, methane, ethane, propane, HFC-23, HFC-134, HFC-134a, HFO-1132a and FC-1216. Compositions comprising HFO-1234yf are useful as heat transfer compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems.

Abstract: Microparticles that encapsulate a fire extinguishing agent or combination of fire extinguishing agents, methods for preparing these microcapsules, methods for using such microcapsules, and articles of manufacture including at least one of such microparticles either in a coating or in a matrix that makes up a structural component of the article of manufacture are disclosed.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing composition is provided that is suitable for use as a fire extinguishing agent in fire suppression, particularly in off-road vehicles exposed to low ambient temperature environments. The fire extinguishing composition includes an aqueous solution of potassium formate. In an embodiment, the fire extinguishing composition includes an aqueous solution of potassium formate and an aqueous film forming foam. In an embodiment, the fire extinguishing composition is an aqueous solution including an aqueous film forming foam, potassium formate and potassium acetate in water.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Abstract: A fire suppression composition includes starch, a pseudo-plastic, high yield, suspending agent, paraffin or olefin, and a neutralizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymeric material comprising units capable of having a cationic charge at a pH of from about 4 to about 12; provided that said polymeric material has an average cationic charge density from about 2.75 or less units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12. The polymeric material is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender for hand dishwashing compositions and personal care products such as soaps, shaving cream foam, foaming shaving gel, foam dephiliatories and shampoos. The polymers are also effective as a soil release agent in fabric cleaning compositions. The polymers are also useful in agrochemical foam, fire-fighting foam, hard surface cleaner foam, and coagulant for titanium dioxide in paper making.

Abstract: A fire-extinguishing composition has a water-thickening agent and a foaming agent. The fire-extinguishing composition contains less than 10 vol % water. The ratio of water-thickening agent to foaming agent is from 99:1 to 1:99 volume ratio. The composition is in the form of a powder or flake. A method of extinguishing a fire is by applying a mixture of a fire-extinguishing composition and water to a fire, the fire-extinguishing composition having a water-thickening agent and a foaming agent.

Abstract: An improved fire extinguishing, suppressing, and preventing mixture, method, and system for various classifications of fires which exhibits superior characteristics to knock down the fire, helps to prevent flash and re-ignition, and contains only a trace amount of fluorochemicals. When the mixture is spread on burning surfaces, including fuel and other liquid surfaces, the agent suppresses vaporization, extinguishes flames and helps to suppress re-ignition and reflash of the fire. The mixture is friendly to the environment. It causes no harmful reaction to a burn victim and aids in cooling the victim to slow the burning of skin. The mixture can be washed off a bum victim with soap and water. Other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fire-extinguishing agent for a fire extinguisher and a fire extinguishing apparatus is provided. The fire-extinguishing agent is manufactured by dissolving 55 g to 65 g of diammonium hydrogen phosphate in 300 to 350 mL of hot water at 70° C. to 90° C. to prepare a solution, dissolving 6 g to 8 g of ammonium sulfate in the prepared solution, dissolving 170 g to 190 g of potassium carbonate in the resultant solution, and adding, to the resultant solution, 25 to 35 mL of the undiluted solution of an aqueous film-forming foam fire-extinguishing agent. The total amount of the fire-extinguishing agent is adjusted to 600 mL. A throw-type fire extinguisher having a total weight of 700 g to 800 g is produced by charging a container with 600 mL of the fire-extinguishing agent.

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.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymeric material comprising units capable of having a cationic charge at a pH of from about 4 to about 12; provided that said polymeric material has an average cationic charge density from about 2.75 or less units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12. The polymeric material is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender for hand dishwashing compositions and personal care products such as soaps, shaving cream foam, foaming shaving gel, foam dephiliatories and shampoos. The polymers are also effective as a soil release agent in fabric cleaning compositions. The polymers are also useful in agrochemical foam, fire-fighting foam, hard surface cleaner foam, and coagulant for titanium dioxide in paper making.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for foam extinguishants which do not comprise any organofluorine compounds and nevertheless meet the highest demands on the extinguishing properties. The inventive compositions comprise at least one fatty alcohol, at least one thickener and at least one acrylic polymer, but the composition does not comprise any organohalogen compounds, more particularly any organofluorine compounds. The present invention also relates to the use of such a composition for production of a foam extinguishant and to the use of the composition for fighting fires, especially for fighting fires of organic liquids, known as liquid fires.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Abstract: The invention relates to high foaming composition comprising a surfactant, and an agent enhancing foaming properties. The agent is a random copolymer comprising cationic units.

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.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing composition is provided that is suitable for use as a fire extinguishing agent in fire suppression, particularly in off-road vehicles exposed to low ambient temperature environments. The fire extinguishing composition includes an aqueous solution of potassium formate. In an embodiment, the fire extinguishing composition includes an aqueous solution of potassium formate and an aqueous film forming foam. In an embodiment, the fire extinguishing composition is an aqueous solution including an aqueous film forming foam, potassium formate and potassium acetate in water.

Abstract: A highly concentrated foam formulation for blast suppression and dispersion mitigation for use in responding to a terrorism incident involving a radiological dispersion device. The foam formulation is more concentrated and more stable than the current blast suppression foam (AFC-380), which reduces the logistics burden on the user.

Abstract: In a first aspect a fire fighting foaming composition contains a partially acetylated polyvinyl alcohol. In a second aspect the fire fighting foaming composition contains chitosan together with a surfactant such as a protein derived surfactant or a hydrocarbon surfactant which is either amphoteric or non-ionic. The compositions can form effective fire fighting foams in the absence of fluorinated surfactants and other fluorinated compounds.

Abstract: Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of E-1,1,1,4,4,5,5,5-Octafluoro-2-pentene with methyl formate, n-pentane, 2-methylbutane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, dimethoxymethane, cyclopentane or Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene. 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 as propellants. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media.

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.

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.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a betaine as a foam drainage reducing agent. The invention also relates to the use of betaine in processes involving foam.

Abstract: A water-addition-type surfactant-based composition, containing: at least one of a fatty acid sodium salt and/or potassium salt, as a surfactant component; and at least one of N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-L-glutamic acid tetrasodium salt, L-aspartate-(N,N)-diacetic acid tetrasodium salt, N-2-hydroxyethyliminodiacetic acid disodium salt, (S,S)-ethylenediaminesuccinic acid trisodium salt, methylglycinediacetic acid trisodium salt, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, nitorilotriacetic acid, diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid, hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid, triethylenetetraminehexaacetic acid, 1,3-propanediaminetetraacetic acid, 1,3-diamino-2-hydroxypropanetetraacetic acid, dihydroxyethylglycine, glycol ether diamine tetraacetic acid, hydroxyethanediphosphonic acid, aminotrimethylenephosphonic acid, 1,2,4-butanetricarboxylic acid, dihydroxyethylethylenediaminediacetic acid, sodium gluconate, sodium glucoheptonate, inositol hexaphosphate, hydroxyethanoic acid, 2-hydroxypropanoic acid, 2-hydroxysuccinic acid, 2,3

Abstract: A composition and method of controlling a fire are disclosed. The composition contains a superabsorbent polymer, a colorant, an opacifying agent, and water. The method includes a step of applying the composition to a combustible object, either before or after initiation of combustion. The composition and method are especially useful for application to vegetation or foliage to prevent, retard, suppress, and/or extinguish forest fires and wildfires.

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 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.

Abstract: A block for chemically dosing a stream of fluid flowing past the block, the block comprising at least one surface for the fluid to flow past to dissolve and/or erode the block, wherein the block is shaped to enable the at least one surface to be dissolved and/or eroded without a substantial change in the area of the at least one surface.

Abstract: An aerosol fire extinguisher for dispensing a liquid wet chemical fire extinguishing agent, and a composition for the liquid wet chemical fire extinguishing agent, where the liquid wet chemical fire extinguishing agent is rated for class A, B, C and K fires. The fire extinguisher includes a container and a valve assembly affixed to the container A bag is positioned within the container, where the bag includes an output tube connected in fluid communication to the valve assembly. A actuator is connected in fluid communication to the valve assembly opposite the output tube, where the actuator has an elongated output orifice. A liquid wet chemical fire extinguishing agent is disposed within the bag and a propellant is disposed within the container, wherein the bag isolates the liquid wet chemical fire extinguishing agent from the propellant. The configuration of the elongated output orifice expels the liquid wet chemical fire extinguishing agent in a substantially planar pattern onto the fire.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises a fluoroolefin and at least one other component. The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and fire suppression and fire extinguishing agents.

Abstract: The current invention relates to water-swellable polymers at least partially comprised of sulfonic acid group containing monomers as additives for fire extinguishing water, which exhibits an elevated NaCl content, used in fire prevention and to combat fire.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous foaming composition, an expanded foam composition and a process of forming a foam composition concentrate. The aqueous foaming composition comprises a carbonised saccharide mixture, a surfactant, water and optionally further agents including thickeners, solvents, stabilisers, buffers, corrosion inhibitors and preservatives. Foaming compositions of the present invention are particularly suitable for use in fire prevention, suppression and extinguishment, vapour suppression and wetting of surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for fire-resisting and fire-extinguishing with pro-environmental characteristic. More particularly, the present invention relates to the composition comprising monobasic sodium phosphate, dibasic ammonium phosphate, borax, boric acid, olyoxyalkylated alkyl phosphoric acid ester and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rhamnolipid-based formulations for bio-hazard coatings and fire extinguishing compositions. In addition, the present invention relates to the methods of extinguishing fires and protecting objects by using the formulations of the present invention.

Abstract: A type of water soluble foam fire extinguishing composite material includes a foaming agent, sodium dodecyl benzene sulphonate (DBN), and water. Said sodium dodecyl benzene sulphonate (DBN) is a replacement for halogenated hydrocarbons, and exerts an extremely great effect on cooling and control of the intensity of a fire; because it has almost no effect on ozone in the stratosphere, it will not worsen global warming.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fire fighting and cooling composition. The composition includes a non-ionic surfactant selected from alkyl polyglycosides, N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidones, and combinations thereof. The alkyl polyglycoside non-ionic surfactants have a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl side chain of from 6 to 18 carbon atoms and the N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidones have a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl side chain of from 8 to 10 carbon atoms. The composition also includes an anionic surfactant selected from alkyl ether sulfates, alkyl ether phosphates, and combinations thereof. The composition further includes an amphoteric surfactant. In the composition, the non-ionic surfactant is present at a concentration of from about 0.25% to about 13.0% by weight, the anionic surfactant is present at a concentration of from about 10.0% to about 50.0% by weight, and the amphoteric surfactant is present at a concentration of from about 0.5% to about 15.0% by weight.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing agent may include a foam and at least one inert gas combined with the foam. A method of extinguishing a fire including a burning metal and/or a burning metal compound and also including a burning plastic material and/or a burning paper material may include combining a foam and at least one inert gas to form a fire extinguishing agent, and applying the fire extinguishing agent to the fire.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions that prevent expansion of a fire, suppress existing fire, as well as methods of preparing and using such compositions. The composition is comprised of water, pseudo-plastic high yield suspending agent and starch. Compositions may contain additional functional agents, such as rheological, wetting, foaming, coloring, chelating, antimicrobial and stabilizing agents. In the description of the present invention, all composition modifications are referred to as compositions. The composition, an augmentation of water, exhibits the characteristics of a sag resistant aqueous gel in the tank, but has shear thinning capacity, allowing the composition to be pumped or sprayed as easily as water. At the point of impact, when the sprayed composition is again at rest, it instantly reverts to a sag resistant aqueous gel. The composition also forms an intumescent, surface char layer upon contacting a fire.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions having organosilicon compounds for generating foams, where the organosilicon compounds have sulphonate groups and Si—O—C linkages, and also to the use of these compositions for producing aqueous foams, in particular fire-extinguishing foams and cleaning foams.

Abstract: The invention relates to a firestop material consisting of a polymer foam, notably a polyurethane foam, containing flame-retardant means. This firestop material is characterized in that the flame-retardant means consist of means designed to form a charred layer on the foam surface, under the effect of a rise in the temperature of the material resulting from a fire, and are supplemented by at least one inorganic type flame retardant. The invention furthermore relates to a chemical composition intended, after expansion and drying, to form such a firestop material, and to a use of such a firestop material.

Abstract: Mixtures of tetrafluoropropenes with bromofluoropropenes provide compositions that have boiling points within an acceptable range, have good chemical stability, low GWP and are essentially non-flammable.

Abstract: Fire fighting foam concentrates, expanded foam compositions, and processes of forming a foam composition using a composition comprising: a carbonised saccharide composition, a cross-linking agent or inorganic salt, a surfactant, and water. Augmented with urea or derivatives thereof and/or magnesium salts the disclosed compositions provide improved foaming compositions which also exhibit good biodegradability and environmental compatibility and have particular utility in addressing polar solvent fires such as those of methanol or acetone.

Abstract: A class of fire suppressant compounds which have labile bromine atoms bound to atoms other than carbon have been discovered to be more effective at suppressing fires than Halon 1211 and Halon 1301. Moreover, this class of fire suppressant compounds hydrolyze or oxidize rapidly in the troposphere and as a consequence thereof, they have minimal ozone depletion potential.

Abstract: A class of fire suppressant compounds which have labile bromine atoms bound to atoms other than carbon have been discovered to be more effective at suppressing fires than Halon 1211 and Halon 1301. Moreover, this class of fire suppressant compounds hydrolyze or oxidize rapidly in the troposphere and as a consequence thereof, they have minimal ozone depletion potential.

Abstract: A class of fire suppressant compounds which have labile bromine atoms bound to atoms other than carbon have been discovered to be more effective at suppressing fires than Halon 1211 and Halon 1301. Moreover, this class of fire suppressant compounds hydrolyze or oxidize rapidly in the troposphere and as a consequence thereof, they have minimal ozone depletion potential.