Abstract: A decomposition inhibitor for hydrochlorofluorocarbons and hydrofluorocarbons (HCFCs/HFCs) which comprises at least one member of the class consisting of organic acid-amine mixtures, fluorine-free halogenated hydrocarbons, carboxylic acid esters, nitrile compounds, carbonyl compounds and halogenated nitro compounds. A method of inhibiting the decomposition of HCFCs/HFCs which comprises using the decomposition inhibitor mentioned above.In the field of polyurethane foam manufacture using HCFCs/HFCs as blowing agents, the effect of inhibiting the decomposition of HCFCs/HFCs can be produced over a long period of time covering the storage of raw materials, the foam manufacturing process and the use of foamed products.

Abstract: Trichloroethylene is stabilized against oxidation by adding a nitrogen-containing compound selected from among .alpha.-(dimethylamino) propionitrile, thiazole, 1-aza-2-alkoxy-1-cycloalkene and 1,5-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-5-ene. These may be used in combination with ethyl acetate, acetonitrile and pyrazine.

Abstract: A stabilized chlorinated solvent composition useful in removing grease from metals wherein the solvent is perchloroethylene or trichloroethylene, and the stabilizer is N-methyl pyrrole in combination with ethyl acetate, acetonitrile or pyrazine.