Abstract: An aerosolized HVAC/R system solvent for decontaminating HVAC/R components and line sets The solvent contains 25-90 wt % propellant, and 10-75 wt % solvent mixture which is about 60-95 wt % trans-1,2,dichloroethylene, about 5-20 wt % n-propanol, and an inerting constituent providing a weight percent ratio of the inerting constituent to n-propanol of less than 1.5. The solvent is packaged in a container that is connected to the HVAC/R components or line sets to be decontaminated for supplying the solvent mixture under pressure to the HVAC/R components or line sets.

Abstract: A refrigerant composition includes about 90-92 wt % difluoromethane and about 8-10 wt % pentafluoroethane. The refrigerant composition is formed from all recycled materials, and the refrigerant composition has a net global warming potential of about 0. A method of preparing the refrigerant composition includes injecting a mixture of recovered refrigerants into the center of a distillation column, the mixture of injected refrigerants being difluoromethane, pentafluoroethane and chlorodifluoromethane, removing from the top of the distillation column a refrigerant composition of about 90-92 wt % difluoromethane and about 8-10 wt % pentafluoroethane, and removing chlorodifluoromethane from a bottom of the distillation column.

Abstract: A refrigerant for a cooling device (10) comprising a cooling circuit (11) with at least one heat exchanger, in which the refrigerant undergoes a phase transition, the refrigerant being a refrigerant mixture composed of a mass fraction of carbon dioxide and a mass fraction of at least one other component, wherein the mass fraction of carbon dioxide in the refrigerant mixture is 10 to 50 mass percent, preferably 30 to 50 mass percent, the other component being pentafluoroethane and/or difluoromethane.

Abstract: A detergent composition for dry cleaning is disclosed. The detergent composition for dry cleaning includes a) 5 to 10% by weight of a fluorinated (fluoro-based) solvent, b) 1 to 2% by weight of a cleaning booster, c) 5 to 10% by weight of an anti-shrinkage agent, d) 40 to 50% by weight of a water-soluble solvent, and e) 30 to 40% by weight of water.

Abstract: A cleaning solvent composition comprises from about 70 to about 95.7 weight percent trans-dichloroethylene, from about 15 to about 3.8 weight percent heptafluorocyclopentane, and from about 15 to about 0.5 weight percent of methylperfluoroheptene ethers. The composition may comprise from about 88 to about 94.2 weight percent trans-dichloroethylene, from about 6 to about 3.8 weight percent heptafluorocyclopentane, and from about 6 to about 2 weight percent of methylperfluoroheptene ethers. A method for cleaning articles of soiling substances comprises contacting the articles with the solvent composition by any suitable means such as a spray delivered by a propellant gas, or by contact with liquid and/or vapor solvent compositions, as in a conventional vapor degreaser apparatus.

Abstract: The invention provides a heat transfer composition comprising R-1234ze (E), R-32 and 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R-134a).

Abstract: The invention provides a method for separating halocarbons. In particular, a method for separating 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb) from 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFC-1233xf) by adding a third component and then separating via conventional distillation. More particularly the invention pertains to a method for separating HCFC-244bb from HCFC-1233xf which are useful as intermediates in the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions comprised of methylperfluoropentene ethers and at least one of methanol, ethanol, 2-propanol, hexane, heptane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, ethyl formate, methyl formate, HFE-7100, HFE-7200 and 1-bromopropane or combinations thereof. The present disclosure also provides for methods of use for the azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of the following three blends: 1. Trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze(E)), cis-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze(Z)) and hydrogen fluoride (HF); 2. HFO-1234ze(E), 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa) and HF; and 3. HFO-1234ze(Z), HFC-245fa and HF. These azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions are useful as intermediates in the production of HFO-1234ze(E).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a ternary azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of effective amounts of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, and hydrogen fluoride.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in part, to ternary azeotropic compositions and mixtures including chlorotrifluoropropene, methanol, and a third component selected from isohexane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, and petroleum ether. The present invention further relates to ternary azeotropic compositions and mixtures including chlorotrifluoropropene, cyclopentane, and a alcohol selected from methanol, ethanol, and isopropanol.

Abstract: The invention provides a heat transfer composition comprising R-1234ze(E), R-32 and 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R-134a).

Abstract: An azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of chlorotrifluoropropene and at least one component selected from the group consisting of a C1-C3 alcohol, a C5-C6 hydrocarbon, a halogenated hydrocarbon, methylal, methyl acetone, water, nitromethane, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a ternary azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of effective amounts of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, and hydrogen fluoride.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a composition comprising (i) from 10% to 25% by weight of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane, preferably 16% to 24% by weight of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane; (ii) from 62% to 70% by weight of trans-dichloroethylene, preferably from 63% to 68% by weight of trans-dichloroethylene, (iii) from 10% to 21% by weight of nonafluoromethoxybutane, preferably from 11% to 17% by weight of nonafluoromethoxybutane; and; (iv) from 1% to 4% by weight of nonafluoroethoxybutane, preferably from 2% to 4% by weight of nonafluoroethoxybutane. The subject matter of the invention is also to the use of said composition as a cleaning, solvent, degreasing, defluxing or drying agent.

Abstract: Provided are ternary azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233xf), 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb), and hydrogen fluoride (HF). Such azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions are useful as intermediates in the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf).

Abstract: Compositions and methods based on the use of fluoroalkene containing from 3 to 4 carbon atoms and at least one carbon-carbon double bond, such as HFO-1214, HFO-HFO-1233, or HFO-1354, having properties highly beneficial in solvent cleaning applications.

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: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1-methoxy-2-propanol and a hydrofluoroether, and uses thereof, are described.

Abstract: Compositions and methods based on the use of fluoroalkene containing from 3 to 4 carbon atoms and at least one carbon-carbon double bond, such as HFO-1214, HFO-HFO-1233, or HFO-1354, having properties highly beneficial in solvent cleaning applications.

Abstract: Ternary azeotrope and azeotrope-like compositions containing 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoro-3-methoxy-propane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and a third component, and methods of using azeotropes and azeotrope-like compositions to clean substrates, deposit coatings, transfer thermal energy, and lubricate working operations are described.

Abstract: Ternary azeotrope and azeotrope-like compositions containing 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoro-3-methoxy-propane, 1-bromopropane and a third component, and uses thereof, are described.

Abstract: Disclosed are binary azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365mfc) and 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane (HFC-43-10mee) or nonafluoromethoxybutane. The present invention further includes ternary or quaternary azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane or nonafluoromethoxybutane, and additionally trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, n-propyl bromide, acetone, methanol, ethanol or isopropanol.

Abstract: A tran-1,2-dichloroethylene blend which comprises a combination of a major amount of tran-1,2-dichloroethylene and a minor amount of a hydrofluorocarbon or an alkoxy perfluoroalkane having an elevated flash point is disclosed. The combination exhibits a flash point significantly higher than trans-1,2-dichloroethylene alone while containing only a minor amount of the component exhibiting the high Global Warming Potential. The preferred hydrofluorocarbon is 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane or 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluoro-1-hexene and the preferred alkoxy perfluoroalkane is 1-(methoxy)nonafluorobutane.

Abstract: A pentafluorobutane composition includes, with respect to 100 parts by weight of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane: 0.1 to 5.0 parts by weight of at least one of nitromethane and nitroethane; and 0.1 to 5.0 parts by weight of at least one of 1,3-dioxolane, trimethoxymethane, trimethoxyethane, and 1,2-butylene oxide.

Abstract: Chemical solvating, degreasing, stripping and cleaning agents. The agents are cleaning and solvating mixtures of dichloroethylene and alkoxy-substituted perfluoro compounds that contain six carbon atoms, with optionally highly fluorinated materials to retard flammability and/or other enhancement agents that improve and enhance the properties of the composition to accomplish its desired cleaning or solvating task. These other agents are one or more of the following materials: alcohols, esters, ethers, cyclic ethers, ketones, alkanes, aromatics, amines, siloxanes terpenes, dibasic esters, glycol ethers, pyrollidones, or low- or non-ozone depleting halogenated hydrocarbons. These mixtures are useful in a variety of solvating, vapor degreasing, photoresist stripping, adhesive removal, aerosol, cold cleaning, and solvent cleaning applications including defluxing, dry-cleaning, degreasing, particle removal, metal and textile cleaning.

Abstract: The use to e of tetrafluoropropenes, particularly (HFO-1234) in a variety of applications, including refrigeration equipment, is disclosed. These materials are generally useful as refrigerants for heating and cooling, as blowing agents, as aerosol propellants, as solvent composition, and as fire extinguishing and suppressing agents.

Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising pentafluoropropane, methanol, and dichloroethylene, and uses thereof, including use in aerosols, refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, and blowing agent compositions.

Abstract: A solvent composition comprising 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-tridecafluorohexane (R52-13), trans-1,2-dichloroethylene (tDCE) and a C1-3 alcohol, wherein the content of R52-13 is from 25.0 to 75.0% (by mass, and the same applies hereinafter), the content of tDCE is from 15.0 to 74.9% and the content of the C1-3 alcohol is from 0.1 to 10.0%, to the total amount of R52-13, tDCE and the C1-3 alcohol. This solvent composition can remove oils and greases and flux with a high cleaning performance.

Abstract: A solvent composition comprising 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl ether in an amount of from 25.0 to 75.0% (by mass, and the same applies hereinafter), trans-1,2-dichloroethylene in an amount of from 15.0 to 74.9%, and a C1-3 alcohol in an amount of from 0.1 to 10.0%, to the total amount of the 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl ether, the trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and the C1-3 alcohol. The solvent composition of the present invention can remove soil such as flux with a high cleaning performance.

Abstract: Novel azeotrope compositions comprised of a mixture of a fluorocyclopentane with a solvent selected from the group consisting of 1-bromopropane, t-dichloroethylene, and methylene chloride. Such compositions are useful as solvents in refrigeration flushing, oxygen system cleaning, foam blowing, and cleaning operations such as cold cleaning, vapor degreasing, and aerosol cleaners.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprised of n-propyl bromide and 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane. This invention also relates to cleaning solvent systems comprised of n-propyl bromide and 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and methods for cleaning various solid substrates.

Abstract: A composition and method for cleaning gas turbine engines to remove fuel or lubricant residues. The composition can include a mixture of hydrofluorocarbon and hydrofluoroether. The method can include the step of directing a pressurized stream of the cleaning composition against one or more portions of the gas turbine engine to remove fuel and/or lubricant residues.

Abstract: A solvent composition for dissolving plastic comprises at least either isopropyl bromide or n-propyl bromide, and at least either nitromethane or nitroethane. The content of the above-mentioned at least either nitromethane or nitroethane is 5 through 50 wt % with respect to the entire amount of the solvent.

Abstract: Disclosed are binary azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365mfc) and 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane (HFC-43-10mee) or nonafluoromethoxybutane. The present invention further includes ternary or quaternary azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane or nonafluoromethoxybutane, and additionally trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, n-propyl bromide, acetone, methanol, ethanol or isopropanol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition of about 20 to about 80 wt % benzotrifluoride and about 20 to about 80 wt % trichloroethylene. Up to about 1 wt % of a stabilizer for the trichloroethylene can be included in the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are non-flammable, high-solvency compositions having utility as cleaning agents in the electronics and refrigeration industries, and as a medium for mold release agents. The compositions are non-flammable by Flame Extension Test ASTM D-3065 and Flash Point-Tag Closed Cup Test ASTM D-56-82, and have a Kauri Butanol value of at least about 40 by ASTM 1133-94. The compositions comprise the components: a.) trans-1,2-dichloroethylene; and b.) solvent selected from: i.) oxygen-containing solvents selected from alcohols, ketones, esters, siloxanes, and ethers; and ii.) hydrocarbon solvents represented by CtH2t+2 or CtH2t, wherein t is from 4 to 8; and c.) an inerting agent selected from: i.) hydrofluorocarbon inerting agents represented by the formula CxHyF(2x+2?y), wherein x is from 3 to 8, y is from 1 to 4, and the mole ratio of F/H in the hydrofluorocarbon inerting agent is greater than 1.6; ii.

Abstract: This invention provides azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane-245fa and water that are environmentally desirable for use as refrigerants, aerosol propellants, metered dose inhalers, blowing agents for polymer foam, heat transfer media, and gaseous dielectrics.

Abstract: Disclosed are binary azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365mfc) and 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane (HFC-43-10mee) or nonafluoromethoxybutane. The present invention further includes ternary or quaternary azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane or nonafluoromethoxybutane, and additionally trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, n-propyl bromide, acetone, methanol, ethanol or isopropanol.

Abstract: Precision cleaning compositions for electronic and electrical components comprise at least one halogenated, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon other than cis-1,2-dichloroethylene; at least one fluorinated saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon having the formula CnHmFp, wherein 3≦n≦6, 0≦m≦9 and p≧5; at least one fluorinated saturated or unsaturated ether having the formula CaHbOcFd, wherein 3≦a≦6, 0≦b≦9, c≧1, and d≧5; methylal; at least one simple alcohol; and optionally at least one propellant. In a preferred embodiment, the composition comprises trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, methylal, methyl nonafluorobutyl ether, ethyl nonafluoroisobutyl ether and carbon dioxide. The cleaning compositions are environmentally friendly (non-ozone depleting), are strong enough to tackle tough soils yet mild enough for use on plastic components, are non-flammable, have no flash point, and leave no residue on the substrate.

Abstract: A non-flammable ternary liquid cleaner is formulated from first, second and third solvents. The first solvent is a hydrofluorocarbon, the second solvent is a dichloroethylene and the third solvent is a hydrochlorofluorocarbon. The hydrochlorofluorocarbon imparts low flammability to the cleaner. The hydrofluorocarbon is present in a concentration of about 10 percent to about 80 percent by weight of the cleaner, the dichloroethylene is present in a concentration of about 10 percent to about 60 percent by weight of the cleaner and the hydrochlorofluorocarbon is present in a concentration of at about 10 percent to about 40 percent by weight of the cleaner. The third solvent is non-flammable and thus renders the ternary cleaner non-flammable.

Abstract: Chemical solvating, degreasing, stripping and cleaning agents. The agents are cleaning and solvating mixtures of dichloroethylene and alkoxy-substituted perfluoro compounds that contain six carbon atoms, with optionally highly fluorinated materials to retard flammability and/or other enhancement agents that improve and enhance the properties of the composition to accomplish its desired cleaning or solvating task. These other agents are one or more of the following materials: alcohols, esters, ethers, cyclic ethers, ketones, alkanes, aromatics, amines, siloxanes terpenes, dibasic esters, glycol ethers, pyrollidones, or low- or non-ozone depleting halogenated hydrocarbons. These mixtures are useful in a variety of solvating, vapor degreasing, photoresist stripping, adhesive removal, aerosol, cold cleaning, and solvent cleaning applications including defluxing, dry-cleaning, degreasing, particle removal, metal and textile cleaning.

Abstract: Chemical solvating, degreasing, stripping and cleaning agents. The agents are cleaning and solvating mixtures of mono brominated compounds with highly fluorinated compounds and/or other agents that improve and enhance the properties of the original mixture. The addition of these agents to the composition will modify the physical and/or cleaning characteristics of the monobrominated compound and/or monobrominated compound-fluorinated compound mixture to accomplish is desired cleaning or solvating task. These other agents are one or more of the following materials: alcohols, esters, ethers, cyclic ethers, ketones, alkanes, terpenes, dibasic esters, glycol ethers, pyrollidones, or low or non ozone depleting chlorinated and chlorinated/fluorinated hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Disclosed are azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane, water and a hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of n-pentane, isopentane, cyclopentane, n-hexane, and isohexane., said compositions are environmentally desirable for use as refrigerants, aerosol propellants, metered dose inhalers, blowing agents for polymer foam, heat transfer media, and gaseous dielectrics.

Abstract: A liquid cleaning solvent is formulated from a terpene hydrocarbon present in a concentration of about 50 percent to about 90 percent of the cleaning solvent and tetrahydrofuran compatible with the terpene hydrocarbon present in a concentration of about 10 percent to about 50 percent of the cleaning solvent. The liquid cleaning solvent is provided in a dispensing pen for ease of application.

Abstract: A liquid cleaning solvent is formulated from a terpene hydrocarbon present in a concentration of about 50 percent to about 80 percent of the cleaning solvent and tetrahydrofuran compatible with the terpene hydrocarbon present in a concentration of about 20 percent to about 50 percent of the cleaning solvent. The liquid cleaning solvent is provided in a dispensing pen for ease of application.

Abstract: Chemical solvating, degreasing, stripping and cleaning agents. The agents are cleaning and solvating mixtures of dichloroethylene and alkoxy-substituted perfluoro compounds that contain six carbon atoms, with optionally highly fluorinated materials to retard flammability and/or other enhancement agents that improve and enhance the properties of the composition to accomplish its desired cleaning or solvating task. These other agents are one or more of the following materials: alcohols, esters, ethers, cyclic ethers, ketones, alkanes, aromatics, amines, siloxanes terpenes, dibasic esters, glycol ethers, pyrollidones, or low- or non-ozone depleting halogenated hydrocarbons. These mixtures are useful in a variety of solvating, vapor degreasing, photoresist stripping, adhesive removal, aerosol, cold cleaning, and solvent cleaning applications including defluxing, dry-cleaning, degreasing, particle removal, metal and textile cleaning.

Abstract: A non-flammable ternary liquid cleaner is formulated from first, second and third solvents. The first solvent is a hydrofluorocarbon, the second solvent is a dichloroethylene and the third solvent is a hydrochlorofluorocarbon. The hydrochlorofluorocarbon imparts low flammability to the cleaner. The hydrofluorocarbon is present in a concentration of about 10 percent to about 80 percent by weight of the cleaner, the dichloroethylene is present in a concentration of about 10 percent to about 60 percent by weight of the cleaner and the hydrochlorofluorocarbon is present in a concentration of at about 10 percent to about 40 percent by weight of the cleaner. The third solvent is non-flammable and thus renders the ternary cleaner non-flammable.

Abstract: This invention provides azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane-245fa and water that are environmentally desirable for use as refrigerants, aerosol propellants, metered dose inhalers, blowing agents for polymer foam, heat transfer media, and gaseous dielectrics.

Abstract: To replace compositions based on CFCs or CFHCs in applications for cleaning or drying solid surfaces (in particular defluxing), the invention proposes azeotropic or quasi-azeotropic compositions based on 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and, optionally, methanol.