Abstract: Compositions comprising multi-fluorinated olefins and HFC-32 are disclosed. Such compositions are useful particularly for in stationary refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropene and 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and aerosol propellants.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions that can be used as refrigerants. More specifically, the invention relates to compositions having a very low contribution to the greenhouse effect, which can be used in the cooling and production of conditioned air. The GWP of the inventive compositions is preferably at most equal to 150.

Abstract: The working fluid composition for a refrigerating machine of the invention is characterized by comprising an ester of a polyhydric alcohol and a fatty acid with a content of a C5-C9 branched fatty acid of 50-100% by mole, and a fluoropropene refrigerant and/or trifluoroiodomethane refrigerant. The refrigerating machine oil of the invention is characterized by comprising an ester of a polyhydric alcohol and a fatty acid with a content of a C5-C9 branched fatty acid of 50-100% by mole, and by being used together with a fluoropropene refrigerant and/or trifluoroiodomethane refrigerant.

Abstract: Salt composition containing an amount of at least 10% by weight KNO2, an amount of at least 15% by weight NaNO2, and an amount of at least 10% by weight LiNO3. Salt aqueous liquid solution containing the salt composition. Use of a salt composition or salt aqueous liquid solution for storing and/or transferring thermal energy.

Abstract: To provide a solvent composition capable of removing soils such as dusts and oils attached to the surface of an article made of an acrylic resin or an article coated with an acrylic resin, without damaging it. An azeotrope-like solvent composition comprising from 38 to 41 mass % of (2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane and from 59 to 62 mass % of perfluorohexane. A mixed solvent composition comprising from 30 to 60 mass % of (2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane and from 40 to 70 mass % of perfluorohexane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to perfluorobutyl ether mixtures or compositions that are azeotropic or of azeotropic type. More particularly, one subject of the invention is compositions comprising at least one nonafluorobutyl alkyl ether and a biodegradable compound, capable of being used as a solvent or refrigerant.

Abstract: Azeotropic or near-azeotropic compositions are disclosed comprising about 0.1 weight percent to about 99.9 weight percent Z-1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene (Z-1225ye) and about 99.9 weight percent to about 0.1 weight percent E-1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene (E-1225ye). Also disclosed is a method for increasing refrigeration capacity for 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene (HFC-1225ye), said method comprising increasing the amount of Z-isomer (Z-1225ye) relative to the amount of E-isomer (E-1225ye).

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I) CxFy—O—CF?CFW wherein x is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, y=2x+1, and wherein W is F, CF3, C2F5, C3F7, or formula (II), CxFy—O—CX?CYZ wherein x and y have the meaning given above, X stands for H or F, Y stands for H or F and Z stands for H, F. CF3 or C2F5 with the proviso that at least one of X, Y or Z are H and that not more than 2 hydrogen atoms are contained in the compound of general formula (II), are suitable as or part of refrigerants, solvents, blowing agents, fire extinguishants, ORC liquids, heat transformer liquids, heat pipe liquids or aerosol-producing gases. Preferred co-refrigerants are CF3I, HFC-134a or one or more pentafluoropropenes.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for making CF3CF?CH2 or mixtures thereof with CHF?CFCHF2. The process involves contacting CCl3CF2CF3 and optionally CCl2FCF2CClF2 with H2 in the presence of a catalyst including a catalytically effective amount of palladium supported on a support of alumina, fluorided alumina and/or aluminum fluoride, to produce a product mixture including CH2?CFCF3 (and when CCl2FCF2CClF2 is present, CHF?CFCHF2); recovering CH2?CFCF3 or a mixture thereof with CHF?CFCHF2 from the product mixture; and optionally, separating at least a portion of any CHF?CFCHF2 in the product mixture from the CH2?CFCF3 in the product mixture. The mole ratio of H2 to the total of CCl3CF2CF3 and CCl2FCF2CClF2 fed to the reaction zone is between about 1:1 and about 5:1.

Abstract: A non-aqueous, reduced toxicity diol based heat transfer fluid is provided comprised of at least one diol that acts as an antidote for ethylene glycol poisoning, such as propylene glycol. The heat transfer fluid may also include corrosion inhibitors that are soluble in the diols used for the heat transfer fluid. The heat transfer fluid may be used as a coolant in internal combustion engines such as automobile engines.

Abstract: A process for obtaining low temperature refrigeration in an existing or new low temperature refrigeration system designed to operate with, or suitable for use with, or capable of being used with HCFC-22 as the refrigerant, the refrigerant composition being a refrigerant composition comprising difluoromethane (HFC-32), pentafluoroethane (HFC-125) and tetrafluoroethane (HFC134a), the three components being present in the composition in amounts such that the operating characteristic of the refrigerant composition in regard to superheat is provided at an acceptable level and the operating characteristics of the refrigerant composition in regard to cooling capacity, mass flow and efficiency (COP) characteristics, when employed as the refrigerant in a low temperature refrigeration system, are each at least 95% of the operating characteristics of chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) if HCFC-22 were to be employed as the refrigerant in such low temperature refrigeration system.

Abstract: Refrigerant composition are disclosed which comprises: (a) pentafluoroethane, trifluoromethoxydifluoromethane or hexafluorocyclopropane, or a mixture of two or more thereof, in an amount of at least 75% based on the weight of the composition, (b) 1,1,1,2- or 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane, trifluoromethoxypentafluoroethane, 1,1,1,2,3,3-heptafluoropropane or a mixture of two or more thereof, in an amount of from 10 to 20% by weight based on the weight of the composition and (c) an ethylenically unsaturated or saturated hydrocarbon, optionally containing one or more oxygen atoms, with a boiling point from ?50° C. to +35° C., or a mixture thereof in an amount from 1% to 4% by weight based on the weight of the composition the weight ratio of component (a): component (b) being at least 4:1.

Abstract: The invention generally encompasses phosphonium ionic liquids and compositions and their use in many applications, including but not limited to: as electrolytes in electronic devices such as memory devices including static, permanent and dynamic random access memory, as battery electrolytes, as a heat transfer medium, fuel cells and electrochromatic devices, among other applications. In particular, the invention generally relates to phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules possessing structural features, wherein the molecules exhibit superior combination of thermodynamic stability, low volatility, wide liquidus range and ionic conductivity. The invention further encompasses methods of making such phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules, and operational devices and systems comprising the same.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat transfer fluid, comprising a hydroxylated carboxylic acid of formula (OH)x(R1)(COOH)y, wherein x is 2 to 10, y is 3 to 10, and R1 is a C2-50 aliphatic group, a C6-50 aromatic group, or a combination thereof; and wherein the hydroxylated carboxylic acid comprises the hydroxylated carboxylic acid, an ester thereof, a salt thereof, an anhydride thereof, or a combination thereof. A heat transfer system comprises an aluminum component, a magnesium component, or an aluminum component and a magnesium component; and the foregoing heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: This invention relates to a refrigerant that is azeotropic or near-azeotropic and comprises a binary blend of R1270 and R161, R170 and R717, or R744 and R41. In a first embodiment, the binary blend has a molar composition of 50 to 80 percent R1270, the remainder being R161. In a second embodiment, the binary blend has a molar composition of 30 to 60 percent R717, the remainder being R170. In a third embodiment the binary blend has a molar composition of 20 to 60 percent R744, the remainder being R161.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of compression refrigeration and air conditioning. Specifically, the present invention relates to a tracer-containing compositions comprising refrigeration/heating fluid and tracer compound(s). Additionally, the present invention relates to a method for detecting tracer compounds to identify gases after leaving the custody of the original manufacturer or prior source, and the verification of authenticity. The aforementioned method provides for the detection of tracer compounds, which in turn, may alert the refrigeration industry to when dilution, adulteration, contamination or other unauthorized practices have occurred with refrigeration products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions comprising a fluorinated olefin having the formula E- or Z-C3F7CH?CHC3F7, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, fluoroether, or alkanes and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the one compound selected from the group consisting of alcohols, halocarbons, fluoroalkyl ethers, hydrofluorocarbons, alkanes is either methanol, ethanol, iso-propanol, n-propanol, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, cis-1,2-dichloroethylene, n-propyl bromide, C4F9OCH3, C4F9OC2H5, HFC-43-10mee, HFC-365mfc, heptane, or combinations thereof. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a non-flammable refrigerant composition consisting of pentafluoroethane in an amount from 62-70% based on the weight of the composition selected from 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane, or a mixture thereof in an amount from 26 to 36% by weight based on the weight of the composition and mixture of dimethyether and n-butane in an amount of from 1-4% by weight based on the weight of the composition. Optionally, the composition may include at least one lubricant, at least one additive or combinations thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metal polymer composite having properties that are enhanced or increased in the composite. Such properties include viscoelastic character, color, magnetism, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, density, improved malleability and ductility and thermoplastic or injection molding properties.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions useful in a wide variety of applications, including 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 preferred heat transfer fluid comprises from about 1 to about 40 percent, on a weight basis, of carbon dioxide (CO2) and from about 99 to about 60 percent, on a weight basis, of a compound having the Formula I XCFzR3-z (I), where X is a C2 or a C3 unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted, alkyl radical, each R is independently Cl, F, Br, I or H, and z is 1 to 3. A preferred compound of Formula I is tetrafluoropropene, particularly 1,1,1,3-tetrafluoropropene and/or 1,1,1,3-tetrafluoropropene.

Abstract: An object is to provide a freezing device in which a safely-treatable incombustible mixed refrigerant can be used and which can realize an extremely low temperature of ?85° C. or less in chamber by a simple structure. The freezing device comprises a single refrigerant circuit in which the refrigerant discharged from a compressor is condensed and thereafter evaporated to exert a cooling function and which allows heat exchange between the evaporated refrigerant and the condensed refrigerant, wherein there is introduced into the refrigerant circuit a non-azeotropic mixed refrigerant containing R245fa, R600, R23 and R14; a non-azeotropic mixed refrigerant containing R245fa, R600, R116 and R14; a non-azeotropic mixed refrigerant containing R245fa, R600, R508A and R14; or a non-azeotropic mixed refrigerant containing R245fa, R600, R508B and R14.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one fluoroolefin and an effective amount of stabilizer that may be at least one phenol or a mixture of at least one phenol with other stabilizers. The stabilized compositions may be useful in cooling apparatus, such as refrigeration, air-conditioning, chillers, and heat pumps, as well as in applications as foam blowing agents, solvents, aerosol propellants, fire extinguishants, and sterilants.

Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising tetrafluoropropene and trifluoroiodomethane and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and sprayable compositions, including aerosol propellants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.

Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising tetrafluoropropene and hydrofluorocarbons and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and aerosol propellants.

Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising (a) at least one halogenated compound selected from the group consisting of C3-C5 hydrofluoroolefin, CF3I, and combinations thereof, and (b) an effective stabilizing amount of a sesquiterpene selected from the group consisting of farnesol, farnesene, and mixtures thereof.

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 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: 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-1 234yf 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: The present invention provides a refrigerator oil composition comprising a base oil which is at least one member selected from mineral oils and synthetic oils, and at least one imide compound, said imide compound in an amount of 0.01 to 5% by mass based on the total amount of the refrigerator oil composition, and also provides a compressor and a refrigeration apparatus using the refrigerator oil composition. The refrigerator oil composition and the compressor and the refrigeration apparatus using the refrigerator oil composition satisfy both sludge dispersibility and prevention of wear and seizing of a sliding part made of aluminum and/or iron.

Abstract: A stable suspension for the production of a temperature-regulating, polymer-containing material or fabric, comprises a solvent and a plurality of microcapsules containing at least one phase-change material. The microcapsules are incorporated in the polymer-containing material, and the stable suspension is characterized in that the solvent is capable of dissolving a fabric-forming component selected from the group consisting of at least one of the polymer and precursors thereof and the suspension is stable for at least about 20 hours. A method for manufacturing a suspension comprising a solvent and a plurality of microcapsules containing at least one phase-change material comprises providing microcapsules containing a phase-change material, providing a solvent capable of dissolving a fabric-forming component selected from the group consisting of at least one of the polymer and precursors thereof, and mixing the solvent and the microcapsules to form the suspension.

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: Problems To provide a refrigerant that is ozone-friendly, exhibiting a very low global warning potential, and that is safe and nontoxic, ensuring high performance, by mixing dimethyl ether with carbon dioxide. Means for Solving Problems There is provided a refrigerant composition for a refrigerator, comprising 10-40% by mole of dimethyl ether and 90-60% by mole of carbon dioxide on the basis of a total number of moles of dimethyl ether and carbon dioxide.

Abstract: Provided are refrigerant compositions which are blends of one or more hydrofluorocarbons, siloxanes, hydrocarbons and lubricants, as well as methods for using these compositions in applications such as the recharging of refrigeration systems and for replacing a chlorofluorocarbon or hydrochlorofluorocarbon in a refrigeration system.

Abstract: Azeotropic or azeotropic-like compositions of 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) and 1-chloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane (R-133a).

Abstract: [Problems] To provide a refrigerant which is obtained by mixing a refrigerant, dimethyl ether, and carbon dioxide and which has such excellent performances that it does not cause ozonosphere depletion, has extremely low global warming potential, and is safe and nontoxic. [Means for solving problems] The refrigerant composition for refrigerating machines contains 1-10 mol % dimethyl ether and 99-90 mol % carbon dioxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refrigerant mixture for substituting R502, R22 or R12 used in a vapor compression refrigerator or air conditioner and a refrigeration system using the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a refrigerant mixture comprising a combination of two or three components, which is capable of being used without causing ozone layer destruction and global warming and at the same time, without replacement of the existing refrigeration system, wherein the components are selected from the group consisting of propylene, propane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, pentafluoroe thane, 1,1,1-trifluoroethane, 1,1-difluoroethane, dimethylether and isobutane; and a refrigeration system using the same.

Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising tetrafluoropropene and pentafluoropropene and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, blowing agent compositions, foamable compositions, foams, sterilant compositions, sprayable compositions, and systems and methods using same.

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 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 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 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: 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: A refrigerant composition consists essentially of a combination of two hydro fluorocarbon components selected from R125 and R143a and an additive selected from a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon or mixture thereof boiling in the range ?50° C. and +40° C.

Abstract: A low-melting point, heat transfer fluid made of a mixture of four inorganic nitrate salts: 9-18 wt % NaNO3, 40-52 wt % KNO3, 13-21 wt % LiNO3, and 20-27 wt % Ca(NO3)2. These compositions can have liquidus temperatures less than 100 C; thermal stability limits greater than 500 C; and viscosity in the range of 5-6 cP at 300 C; and 2-3 cP at 400 C.

Abstract: A boiling enhancement surface is created using particles of various sizes in conjunction with a thermally conductive binder and a viscous bulking agent.

Abstract: A refrigerant composition consists essentially of three hydrofluorocarbon components selected from HFC134a, HFC125 and HFC143a and an additive selected from a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon or mixture thereof boiling in the range ?5O° C. and +4O° C.

Abstract: The invention provides a working fluid for an absorption cooling system of the type including a liquid absorbent that remains in the liquid phase throughout the operation cycle, and a refrigerant having both a liquid phase and a vapor phase in the cycle, wherein the system comprises a mixture of between about 2 and 30 w/w % of tetraethylene glycol dimethyl ether (tetraglyme) and between about 98 and 70 w/w % poly(ethylene glycol) dimethyl ether(polyglyme) as the absorbent therein, in combination with a commonly used refrigerant.

Abstract: A heat-storage object which can be formed in a desired shape, has a high heat-storage material content and hence excellent heat-storage property, undergoes no leakage with time despite the high heat-storage material content, and even when subjected to processing such as cutting or punching, does not undergoes leakage through the cut surface or hole, and has excellent processability, as well as a composition for heat-storage object formation, and a process for producing the same. The heat-storage object comprises fine particles of an organic latent heat-storage material (a), the particles having been fixed with a binder (c).