ТЕПЛОПЕРЕДАЮЩИЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ

Изобретение относится к области теплопередающих композиций. Теплопередающая композиция содержит по существу из от около 60 до около 85 мас.% транс-1,3,3,3-тетрафторпропена (R-1234ze(E)) и от около 15 до около 40 мас.% фторэтана (R-161). Также изобретение касается теплопередающей композиции, включающей R-1234ze(E), R-161 и 1,1,1,2-тетрафторэтан (R-134a). Изобретение обеспечивает понижение токсичности, горючести и GWP теплопередающей композиции при КПД в пределах 10% от величин, достигаемых при использовании существующих холодильных агентов. 21 н. и 32 з.п. ф-лы, 11 табл., 1 ил.

ПЕНОПЛАСТ НА ОСНОВЕ ФЕНОЛЬНОЙ СМОЛЫ И СПОСОБ ЕГО ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

Настоящее изобретение относится к пенопласту на основе фенольной смолы, который обладает низким воздействием на окружающую среду, может сохранять превосходные теплоизолирующие свойства в течение длительного периода времени и снижает конденсацию внутри стен, связанную с повышенным проникновением водяного пара, и также к способу его получения. Предложен пенопласт на основе фенольной смолы, содержащий фенольную смолу и, по меньшей мере, одно соединение, выбранное из группы, состоящей из хлорированного гидрофторолефина, нехлорированного гидрофторолефина, где пенопласт на основе фенольной смолы имеет плотность, по меньшей мере, 20 кг/ми не более чем 100 кг/м, пенопласт на основе фенольной смолы имеет средний диаметр пор, по меньшей мере, 10 мкм и не более чем 300 мкм, пенопласт на основе фенольной смолы имеет долю закрытых пор, по меньшей мере, 80% и не более чем 99%, и пенопласт на основе фенольной смолы имеет проницаемость водяных паров, по меньшей мере, 0,63 нг/(м⋅с⋅Па) и не более чем 1,25 ...

КОМПОЗИЦИЯ И СОДЕРЖАЩИЕ ЕЕ ТЕПЛОНОСИТЕЛЬ, ХЛАДАГЕНТ, ПЕНООБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬ И РАСПЫЛЯЕМАЯ КОМПОЗИЦИЯ

Изобретение относится к близкой к азеотропной композиции, применимой, в частности, в качестве хладагента, пропеллента, пенообразователя и теплоносителя, содержащей транс-1,3,3,3-пентафторпропан (TpaнcHFO-1234ze) и соединение, которое выбирают из группы, состоящей из 1,1-дифторэтана («HFC-152a»), 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-гептафторпропана («CHFC-227ea»), 1,1,1,2-тетрафторэтана («HFC-134a»), 1,1,1,2,2-пентафторэтана («HFC-125»). Изобретение также относится к способам применения близкой к азеотропной композиции. Технический результат - композиции с низким потенциалом в истощении озонового слоя. 16 н. и 37 з.п. ф-лы, 4 табл.

ТЕПЛОПЕРЕДАЮЩИЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ, СОДЕРЖАЩИЕ ФТОРАЛКЕНЫ, И СПОСОБ ПЕРЕДАЧИ ТЕПЛА

Изобретение относится к теплопередающим композициям для использования в системах кондиционирования воздуха, включающим, по меньшей мере, один фторалкен формулы II: ! ! где каждый из R независимо означает Cl, F, Br, I или Н; R' означает (СR2)nY; Y означает СF3; и n равно 0 или 1, и где, по меньшей мере, один R у ненасыщенного концевого углерода не является F; и, по меньшей мере, один адьювант. Причем названный фторалкен имеет потенциал глобального потепления (ПГП) не более чем приблизительно 150, количество фторалкена формулы II составляет не менее 50% от веса композиции. Адьювант выбран из группы, состоящей из смазочных материалов, агентов совместимости, поверхностно-активных веществ, солюбилизирующих агентов или комбинации двух или более этих адьювантов. Также изобретение относится к способу передачи тепла к или от воздуха, включающему принудительный фазовый переход у фторалкена формулы II в теплопередающей композиции. Технический результат - снижение термодинамического кпд хладагента ...

ТЕКСТИЛЬ, СОЕДИНЕННЫЙ С ПОЛИУРЕТАНОВЫМИ ПЕНАМИ НИЗКОЙ ПЛОТНОСТИ, ПОЛУЧЕННЫМИ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ КОМБИНАЦИИ СПОСОБОВ ПЕНООБРАЗОВАНИЯ И ДУТЬЯ

Изобретение относится к текстилю, имеющему основу из вспененного пенополиуретана низкой плотности и способу его получения. Текстиль, дублированный полиуретановой подкладкой, получают при нанесении слоя смеси, образующей вспененный полиуретан, на поверхность текстиля. Смесь содержит воду и физический вспенивающий агент. Слой вспенивается благодаря действию воды и физического вспенивающего агента и отверждается для формования присоединенной подкладки, имеющей плотность 176 г/л или менее. Изобретение обеспечивает создание легко контролируемого способа, по которому присоединенная полиуретановая подкладка низкой плотности может быть нанесена на ковер или другой текстиль без защитного слоя. 9 з.п. ф-лы, 1 табл., 2 пр.

ДОЛГОВРЕМЕННОЕ УЛУЧШЕНИЕ ВЕЛИЧИН ТЕПЛОВОЙ ИЗОЛЯЦИИ У ЖЕСТКИХ ИЗОЛЯЦИОННЫХ ПЕНОМАТЕРИАЛОВ, СОДЕРЖАЩИХ ПОЛИИЗОЦИАНУРАТ/ПОЛИУРЕТАН

Настоящее изобретение относится к стабилизированному состаренному содержащему полиизоцианурат изоляционному пеноматериалу, способу его получения и применению для тепловой изоляции и/или в изоляционных панелях. Стабилизированный состаренный содержащий полиизоцианурат изоляционный пеноматериал получен при изоцианатном индексе более 180 и/или стабилизированный состаренный содержащий полиуретан изоляционный пеноматериал, получен при изоцианатном индексе в диапазоне 123-180. Пеноматериал содержит по меньшей мере один физический пенообразователь, имеющий коэффициент лямбда для газа ≤ 12 мВт/м*К при 10°С, по меньшей мере одно поглощающее СО2 соединение и/или продукты реакции между соединением, поглощающим СО2, и СО2, герметик, непроницаемый для диффундирования газа, который покрывает по меньшей мере 50% поверхностей пеноматериала. Значение % моль. СО2 в стабилизированном состаренном пеноматериале находится в диапазоне между 0 и 33% при расчете на совокупное количество молей СО2 и физических пенообразователей ...

КОМПОЗИЦИИ, СОДЕРЖАЩИЕ ФТОРЗАМЕЩЕННЫЕ ОЛЕФИНЫ

... 1. Теплопередающая композиция, включающая, по меньшей мере, один фторалкен формулы I где Х означает ненасыщенный, замещенный или незамещенный С2- или С3-алкильный радикал, R независимо означает Cl, F, Br, I или Н и z равен 1-3, причем эта теплопередающая композиция имеет потенциал глобального потепления (ПГП) не выше приблизительно 150. 2. Теплопередающая композиция по п.1, в которой названный, по меньшей мере, один фторалкен является соединением формулы II где каждый из R независимо означает Cl, F, Br, I или Н; R' означает (CR2)nY; Y означает CRF2; и n равно 0 или 1. 3. Теплопередающая композиция по п.2, где Y означает CF3. 4. Теплопередающая композиция по п.3, где, по меньшей мере, один R у ненасыщенного концевого углерода не является F. 5. Теплопередающая композиция по п.4, где, по меньшей мере, один R у ненасыщенного концевого углерода является водородом. 6. Теплопередающая композиция по п.2, где n равно 0. 7. Теплопередающая композиция по п.2, где Y означает CF3 и n равно 0. 8. Теплопередающая ...

КОМПОЗИЦИИ, СОДЕРЖАЩИЕ ФТОРЗАМЕЩЕННЫЕ ОЛЕФИНЫ

... 1. Вспениваемая композиция, включающая, по меньшей мере, один формирующий пену компонент и вспенивающий агент, содержащий, по меньшей мере, один фторалкен формулы II: ! ! где каждый R независимо означает Cl, F, Br, I или Н; ! R′ означает (CR2)nY; ! Y означает CF3; ! и n равно 0 или 1, и где, по меньшей мере, один R у ненасыщенного концевого углерода является Н и, по меньшей мере, один из остающихся R представляет собой F, причем названный фторалкен имеет потенциал глобального потепления (ПГП) не более чем приблизительно 150. ! 2. Композиция по п.1, в которой вспенивающий агент имеет ПГП не более чем приблизительно 100. ! 3. Композиция по п.1, в которой вспенивающий агент имеет потенциал истощения озонового слоя (ПИОС) не более чем приблизительно 0,05. ! 4. Композиция по п.1, в которой, по меньшей мере, один заместитель у ненасыщенного концевого углерода фторалкена представляет собой F. ! 5. Композиция по п.1, в которой образующий пену компонент содержит, по меньшей мере, полиол. ! 6. Композиция ...

КОМПОЗИЦИЯ, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ ФТОРЗАМЕЩЕННЫЕ ОЛЕФИНЫ, И СПОСОБЫ ЕЕ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ

ОСУЩЕСТВЛЯЕМЫЙ С ПОМОЩЬЮ ВАКУУМА СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ЗАКРЫТОПОРИСТЫХ ЖЕСТКИХ ПЕНОПОЛИУРЕТАНОВ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ СМЕШАННЫХ ПОРООБРАЗОВАТЕЛЕЙ

ТЕПЛОПЕРЕДАЮЩИЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ

... 1. Теплопередающая композиция, состоящая, по существу, из от около 60 до около 85 мас.% транс-1,3,3,3-тетрафторпропена (R-1234ze(E)) и от около 15 до около 40 мас.% фторэтана (R-161)2. Композиция по п.1, состоящая, по существу, из от около 65 до около 82 мас.% R-1234ze(E) и от около 18 до около 35 мас.% R-161.3. Теплопередающая композиция, включающая R-1234ze(E), R-161 и 1,1,1,2-тетрафторэтан (R-134a).4. Композиция по п.3, включающая до около 50 мас.% R-134a.5. Композиция по п.4, включающая от около 4 до около 20 мас.% R-161, от около 25 до около 50 мас.% R-134a и от около 30 до около 71 мас.% R-1234ze(E).6. Композиция по любому из пп.3-5, состоящая, по существу, из R-1234ze(E), R-161 и R-134a.7. Композиция по любому из пп.1-5, где GWP композиции составляет менее 1000, предпочтительно менее 150.8. Композиция по любому из пп.1-5, температурный гистерезис которой составляет менее приблизительно 10 К, предпочтительно менее приблизительно 5 К.9. Композиция по любому из пп.1-5, где объемная ...

КОМПОЗИЦИИ, СОДЕРЖАЩИЕ ФТОРЗАМЕЩЕННЫЕ ОЛЕФИНЫ

... 1. Композиция, используемая в качестве пенообразователя, и/или композиция для теплопереноса и/или растворителя и/или чистящей жидкости и/или аэрозоля, причем композиция включает: ! по меньшей мере один первый фторалкен формулы IA или формулы II: ! ! ! где каждый R представляет собой независимо Cl, F, Вr, I или Н при условии, что в формуле (II) по меньшей мере один R является хлором, ! w равен 1 или 2, ! z представляет собой 1 или 2, ! R' является (CR2)nY, ! Y представляет собой CRF2, ! и n равен 0, 1, 2 или 3 при условии, что если в соединении присутствует Вr, то в соединении нет водорода. ! 2. Композиция по п.1, содержащая также по меньшей мере один дополнительный компонент, который выбирают из группы, состоящей из частично фторированных углеводородов (HFC), простых эфиров, спиртов, альдегидов, кетонов, метилформиата, муравьиной кислоты, воды, транс-1,2-дихлорэтилена, диоксида углерода, диметоксиметана (DME), а также второй фторалкен, отличный от указанного первого фторалкена, и комбинацию ...

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ИЗДЕЛИЯ ИЗ ПЕНОПОЛИУРЕТАНА

БЛИЗКАЯ К АЗЕОТРОПНЫМ КОМПОЗИЦИЯ И ЕЕ ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ

... 1. Близкая к азеотропной композиция, содержащая эффективные количества транс-1,3,3,3-пентафторпропана (TpaHcHFO-1234ze) и соединение, которое выбирают из группы, состоящей из 1,1-дифторэтана («HFC-152a»), 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-гептафторпропана («CHFC-227ea»), 1,1,1,2, -тетрафторэтана («HFC-134a»), 1,1,1,2,2-пентафторэтана («HFC-125») и комбинации двух или более этих соединений. 2. Близкая к азеотропной композиция по п.1, содержащая эффективные количества трансHFO-1234ze и соединение, которое выбирают из группы, состоящей из 1,1-дифторэтана («HFC-152a»), 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-гептафторпропана («HFC-227ea»), 1,1,1,2,-тетрафторэтана («HFC-134a») и 1,1, 1,2,2-пентафторэтана («HFC-125»). 3. Близкая к азеотропной композиция по п.1, содержащая до примерно 75 мас.% трансHFO-1234ze и остальное HFC-134a. 4. Близкая к азеотропной композиция по п.1, содержащая до примерно 60 мас.% трансHFO-1234ze и остальное HFC-134a. 5. Близкая к азеотропной композиция по п.1, содержащая до примерно 40 мас.% трансHFO-1234ze и остальное ...

Heat transfer compositions

Heat transfer compositions

Heat transfer compositions comprising: (i) trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze(E)); (ii) a second component selected from difluoromethane (R-32), propene (R-1270) propane (R290) and mixtures thereof; (iii) a third component selected from pentafluoroethane (R-125), 1,1,1,2- tetrafluoroethane (R-134a), and mixtures thereof; and optionally (iv) a fourth component selected from fluoroethane (R-161), 1,1-difluoroethane (R-152a) and mixtures thereof. The composition preferably has a low GWP and may further comprise a lubricant, a stabiliser or a flame retardant. The composition may be a refrigerant, a blowing agent, a foam or a sprayable composition. The composition may be used in a heat transfer device e.g. automotive air conditioning systems, chiller refrigeration systems. Also shown are methods of cooling, heating, extraction and cleaning using the composition.

Polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam and method of manufacture thereof

BLOWING CENTRAL COMPOSITION OUT HYDROCHLORFLUOROLEFIN AND HYDROFLUOROLEFIN

BLOWING CENTRAL COMPOSITION FROM HYDROFLUORPROPEN AND HYDROCHLORFLUOROLEFIN

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF URETHANODER URETHANUND GROUPS OF ISO CYANOGEN URATES CONTAINING HARD AERATED PLASTICS AND PROPELLANT CONTAINING EMULSIONS FOR THIS

FOAM EXPANSION AGENT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING HYDROHALOOLEFIN AND WATER AND THEIR USES IN THE PREPARATION OF POLYURETHANE AND POLYISOCYANURATE POLYMER FOAMS

A foam expansion agent composition is disclosed that includes water and a hydrohaloolefin of the formula CF3CX=CHY, wherein X is selected from the group consisting of H, Cl and F, and Y is selected from the group consisting of H, Cl, F, CF3 and CF2CF3. Also disclosed is a foam-forming composition that includes the foam expansion agent composition of this disclosure and an active hydrogen-containing compound having two or more active hydrogens. Also disclosed is a closed-cell polyurethane or polyisocyanurate polymer foam prepared from reaction of an effective amount of the foam-forming composition of this disclosure and a suitable polyisocyanate. Also disclosed is a process for producing a closed-cell polyurethane or polyisocyanurate polymer foam. The process involves reacting an effective amount of the foam-forming composition of this disclosure and a suitable polyisocyanate. Also disclosed is a process for using the closed-cell polyurethane or polyisocyanurate polymer foam of this disclosure ...

Compositions containing fluorine substituted olefins

IMPROVED POLYURETHANE FOAMING PROCESSES AND FOAM PROPERTIES USING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENT

The present invention relates to a method of producing more uniformly distributed polyurethane form using blowing agents. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of producing more uniformly distributed polyurethane foam for an application in which flow of liquid polyurethane foam prior to solidification is important to its performance using a hydrochlorofluoroolefin (HCFO), such as 1233zd.

COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FLUORINE SUBSTITUTED OLEFINS

Various uses of fluorinated alkenes, particularly HFO-1234 and HFCO- 1233zd in a variety of applications, including refrigeration, foams, blowing agents, aerosols, propellants, solvent compositions, fire extinguishing and suppressing agents, extraction agents and catalyst deposition are disclosed.

FOAMING AGENTS AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FLUORINE SUBSTITUTED OLEFINS AND METHODS OF FOAMING

Disclosed are bowing agent compositions, foamable compositions, foams, foaming methods and/or foamed articles comprising one or more C2 to C6 fluoroalkenes, more preferably one or more C3 to C5 fluoroalkenes, and even more preferably one or more compounds having Formula I as follows: XCFzR3-z (I) where X is a C1, C2, C3, C4, or C5 unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted radical, each R is independently Cl, F, Br, I or H, and z is 1 to 3, it generally being preferred that the fluoroalkene of the present invention has at least four (4) halogen substituents, at least three of which are F and even more preferably none of which are Br.

COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 2,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE, 1,1,2,3-TETRACHLOROPROPENE, 2-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE, OR 2-CHLORO-1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROPROPANE

The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene that may be useful as heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellants, foaming agents, blowing agents, solvents, cleaning agents, carrier fluids, displacement drying agents, buffing abrasion agents, polymerization media, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethane, gaseous dielectrics, extinguishing agents, and fire suppression agents in liquid or gaseous form. Additionally, the present disclosure relates to compositions comprising 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, or 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane, which may be useful in processes to produce 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene.

AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE AND 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE

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

IMPROVED INSULATION PERFORMANCE FOAMS

The present application provides foams having improved insulation and thermal performance and processes of forming said foams. Exemplary foams described herein are prepared according to a process comprising reacting or extruding a foamable composition comprising (i) a compound selected from E-CHCl=CHCF3, Z-CF3CH=CHCF3, and ECF3CH= CHCF3, or any mixture thereof; and (2) a C5 hydrocarbon (e.g. cyclopentane), under conditions effective to form the foam.

THERMOSETTING FOAMS HAVING IMPROVED INSULATING VALUE

Disclosed are methods of forming foam comprising: (a) providing a foamable composition comprising an isocyanate, a polyol and a physical blowing agent comprising at least about 50% by weight of hydrohaloolefin, including transl 233zd, and wherein the polyol comprises a polyol or mixture of polyols such that the hydrohaloolefin, including transl 233zd, has a solubility in said polyol of less than about 30%; and (b) forming a foam from said foamable composition.

LONG TERM IMPROVEMENT OF THERMAL INSULATION VALUES IN RIGID POLYISOCYANURATE/POLYURETHANE COMPRISING INSULATION FOAMS

Polyisocyanurate (PIR) and/or polyurethane (PUR) comprising insulation foams having significantly improved long term insulation values are disclosed as well as a processing method to fabricate said improved insulation foams and use of the improved insulation foams for thermal insulation.

COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 2,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE, 1,1,2,3-TETRACHLOROPROPENE, 2-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE, OR 2-CHLORO-1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROPROPANE

POLYESTER POLYOL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING HF0-1336MZZM(Z)

Blends, polyol premix compositions, methods of forming such compositions, foamable compositions using the premix compositions, methods of preparing foams containing the premix compositions, and foams made using the premix compositions are described. The polyol premix composition includes a polyester polyol; halogenated olefin blowing agent; and a distribution-enhancing component. In the polyol premix composition, the blowing agent, the polyester polyol, and the distribution-enhancing component form a substantially uniform composition.

COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FLUORINE SUBSTITUTED OLEFINS

The use of pentafluoropropene (HFO-1225) and tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234) in 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.

Z-HFO-1336MZZ BLOWING AGENT BLENDS FOR FOAMING THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPRISING POLYSTYRENE

A process is provided for preparing a thermoplastic polymer foam, comprising providing a foamable composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer and a blowing agent, wherein the blowing agent comprises from 10% to 60% by weight Z-1,1,1, 4,4,4- hexafluoro-2-butene (Z-HFO-1336mzz) and from 40% to 90% by weight 1,1-difluoroethane (HFC-152a), and wherein said thermoplastic polymer comprises polystyrene homopolymer, a polystyrene copolymer, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer, or blends thereof, and expanding said foamable composition to produce a closed cell, smooth skin polymer foam having a density of less than 42 kg/ m3. Also disclosed is a thermoplastic polymer foam composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer selected from the group consisting of polystyrene homopolymer, a polystyrene copolymer, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer, or blends thereof, defining a plurality of cells having an average cell size, and a blowing agent comprising from 10% to 60% by weight Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2- ...

PHENOLIC RESIN FOAM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

Provided are a phenolic resin foam having low environmental impact, high compressive strength, excellent handling properties in installation, and low costs associated with securing, and also a method of producing the same. The phenolic resin foam contains at least one selected from the group consisting of a chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin, a non-chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin, and a halogenated hydrocarbon. The phenolic resin foam has a density of at least 20 kg/m3 and no greater than 100 kg/m3, and a closed cell ratio of at least 80% and no greater than 99%. The density and 10% compressive strength of the phenolic resin foam satisfy a relationship: C >= 0.5X - 7, where C represents the 10% compressive strength (N/cm2) and X represents the density (kg/m3).

PHENOL RESIN FOAM

A phenol resin foam which comprises a phenol resin, a hydrocarbon having six or fewer carbon atoms, and at least one halogenated hydroolefin selected from the group consisting of hydrofluoroolefins and hydrochlorofluoroolefins and which has a density of 10 to 150kg/m3, wherein the sum of contents of the hydrocarbon and the halogenated hydroolefin is 0.23 to 0.90mol, the content of the hydrocarbon is 0.03 to 0.85mol, and the content of the halogenated hydroolefin is 0.05 to 0.85mol, each content being per 22.4×10-3m3 of the space volume of the phenol resin foam.

STYRENE-CARBOXYLIC ACID COPOLYMER FOAM

Prepare a polymer foam by expanding a foamable polymer composition of a copolymer component and a blowing agent where the copolymer component accounts for more than 50 weight-percent of the total polymer weight in the foamable polymer composition and is one or more than one styrene-carboxylic acid copolymer having an acid number of 20 or higher while the blowing agent comprises a fluorinated blowing agent, less than 70 weight-percent of which is 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane and less than five weight-percent is carbon dioxide and C3-C5 hydrocarbons make up less than 30 mole-percent of the blowing agent; expand the foamable polymer composition into a polymer foam having an average cell size of less than 0.5 millimeters where the copolymer composition is a continuous phase in the polymer foam.

POLYURETHANE FOAM PREMIXES CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENTS AND FOAMS MADE FROM SAME

The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to closed-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a silicone surfactant, and a precipitation-resistant metal-based catalyst used alone or in combination with an amine catalyst.

HEAT TRANSFER COMPOSITIONS OF HYDROFLUOROCARBONS AND A TETRAFLUOROPROPENE

The present invention relates to heat transfer compositions comprising 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, difluoromethane, pentafluoroethane, and 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, heat pump systems, chillers, and other heat transfer applications. The inventive heat transfer compositions can possess reduced global warming potential while providing good capacity and performance.

FOAMS AND FLAME RESISTANT ARTICLES MADE FROM FOAMS CONTAINING 1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE (1233ZD)

The present invention relates to building envelopes and methods of forming a building envelope comprising foams having a polymeric foam structure including a plurality of closed cells therein and trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd(E)) contained in at least a portion of said cells.

AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE

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.

HEAT TRANSFER COMPOSITIONS

The invention provides a heat transfer composition comprising: (i) trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze(E)); (ii) a second component selected from difluoromethane (R-32), propene (R-1270)propane (R290) and mixtures thereof; (iii) a third component selected from pentafluoroethane (R-125), 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R-134a), and mixtures thereof; and optionally (iv) a fourth component selected from fluoroethane (R-161), 1,1-difluoroethane (R-152a) and mixtures thereof.

AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF E-1-CHLORO-2,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE AND USES THEREOF

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.

IMPROVED SHELF LIFE OF POLYOL BLENDS CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFINS BY ENCAPSULATION OF ACTIVE COMPONENTS

The shelf life of polyurethane polyol pre-blends containing halogenated olefins is extended by encapsulation of active components such as catalysts and/or surfactants. The active component is encapsulated in a crystallizable or thermoplastic polymer. The encapsulated particles have a size of 2,800 microns or less and the active components are not significantly leaked out, particularly in the presence of halogenated olefins.

Thermally insulated media tubes with Nb2O5-containing cell gas.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein thermisch gedämmtes Leitungsrohr (1), umfassend mindestens ein starres Mediumrohr (4), mindestens eine um das Mediumrohr herum angeordnete Wärmedämmung (3) und mindestens einen um die Wärmedämmung herum angeordneten Aussenmantel (2), wobei der Aussenmantel (2) gegebenenfalls eine Barriere (9) aus Kunststoff umfasst, und wobei die Wärmedämmung (3) einen Schaumstoff umfasst, dessen Zellgas mindestens 10 Vol.-% HFOs enthält. Ein solches Leitungsrohr zeigt ein gutes Dämmverhalten, eine gute Umweltbilanz und ist einfach herstellbar.

Thermally insulated media tubes with Nb2O5-containing cell gas.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein thermisch gedämmtes Leitungsrohr (1), umfassend mindestens ein Mediumrohr (4), mindestens eine um das Mediumrohr herum angeordnete Wärmedämmung (3) und mindestens einen um die Wärmedämmung herum angeordneten Aussenmantel (2), wobei der Aussenmantel (2) gegebenenfalls eine Barriere (9) aus Kunststoff umfasst, und wobei die Wärmedämmung (3) einen Schaumstoff umfasst, dessen Zellgas mindestens 10 vol% HFOs enthält. Ein solches Leitungsrohr zeigt ein gutes Dämmverhalten, eine gute Umweltbilanz und ist einfach herstellbar.

Mixtures containing 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutene and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene

Azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, and third component

Compositions comprising z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and uses thereof

Blowing agent composition of propylene based on oxytetrafluoride

플루오르 치환된 올레핀을 함유한 조성물들

... 냉각 장비(refrigeration equipment)를 포함하는 다양한 적용처에 있어서, 테트라플루오로프로펜, 특히 (HFO-1234)의 다양한 용도가 개시되어 있다. 이러한 물질들은 일반적으로 가열 및 냉각용 냉매, 발포제, 에어로졸 추진제, 용매 조성물 및 소화 및 내화제로서 사용된다.

플루오로 치환된 올레핀을 포함하는 발포제 및 조성물 및 발포방법

... 다양한 적용처에서 테트라플루오로프로펜, 특히 (HFO-1234)를 발포제로서 포함하는 플루오로알켄의 다양한 용도가 개시된다.

COMPOSITIONS OF TYPE AZEOTROPICAS OF TETRAFLUORPROPENO AND HIDROFLUOROCARBUROS

Se proveen composiciones de tipo azeotropicas que comprenden tetrafluorpropeno e hidrofluorcarburos, y sus usos, entre ellos, el uso en composiciones refrigerantes, sistemas de refrigeracion, composiciones de agentes sopladores y propulsores de aerosol.

Compositions containing fluorine substituted olefins

Various uses of tetrafluoropropenes, particularly (HFO-1234) in a variety of applications, including refrigeration equipment, are 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.

Foams, foamable compositions and methods of making integral skin foams

The present invention relates, at least in part, to integral skin foam premix compositions, foams, and method of producing such foams. In certain aspects, the premix is storage stable and includes a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, one or more polyols, one or more surfactants, and a catalyst.

Compositions containing fluorine substituted olefins

Various uses of tetrafluoropropenes, particularly (HFO-1234) in a variety of applications, including refrigeration equipment, are 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.

COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING HFC-1234YF AND HFC-32

Binary compositions of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and of ammonia

COMPOSITION CONTAINING 1,1,-DIFLUOROETHANE AND 3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE

The invention relates to compositions containing 1,1-difluoroethane and 3,3,3-trifluoropropene, that can be used in multiple fields of application.

AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF E-1-CHLORO-2,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE AND USES THEREOF

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.

CATALYSTS FOR POLYURETHANE FOAM POLYOL PREMIXES CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENTS

The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to closed-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a silicone surfactant, and a non-amine catalyst used alone or in combination with an amine catalyst.

HEAT TRANSFER COMPOSITIONS

The invention provides a heat transfer composition comprising from about 61 to about 69 % by weight frans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze(E)) and from about 31 to about 39 % by weight 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R-134a).

IN-SITU FOAMING SYSTEM FOR FORMING FLAME-RETARDANT POLYURETHANE FOAM IN SITU

An in-situ foaming system for forming a flame-retardant polyurethane foam in situ comprising a first liquid containing a polyisocyanate (A), a second liquid containing a polyol (B), a trimerization catalyst (C), a foaming agent (D), a foam stabilizer (E), and additives (F) comprising red phosphorus and at least one member selected from the group consisting of phosphoric acid esters, phosphate-containing flame retardants, bromine-containing flame retardants, boron-containing flame retardants, antimony-containing flame retardants, and metal hydroxides.

AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING TRANS-1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE

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.

COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING TETRAFLUOROPROPENE AND CARBON DIOXIDE

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.

Compositions containing fluorine substituted olefins

Use of a composition comprising at least one fluoroalkene having the Formula I: XCFzR3-z (I) where X is a C2 to C5 unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted radical, each R is independently Cl, F, Br, I or H, and z is 1 to 3, as an extractant for biologically-active compounds, fragrances or flavours.

FOAMING AGENTS AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FLUORINE SUBSTITUTED OLEFINS AND METHODS OF FOAMING

BLOWING AGENTS FOR EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM AND EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM

COMPOSITION SUITABLE FOR PREPARING POLYURETHANE OR POLYISOCYANURATE RIGID FOAMS

AZEOTROPE OR AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF Z-1 -CHLORO-2, 3,3,3- TETRAFLUOROPROPENE (HCFO-1224YD(Z))

HEAT TRANSFER COMPOSITIONS

This invention provides a heat transfer composition comprising from about 5 to about 40 % by weight of trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze(E)), from about 20 to about 35 % by weight difluoromethane (R-32), from about 15 to about 30 % by weight R-125 pentafluoroethane (R-125), and from about 12 to about 50 % by weight 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R-134a).

ТЕПЛООБМЕННЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ

Изобретение относится к теплообменным композициям, используемым в системах охлаждения и теплопередающих устройствах. Теплообменная композиция включает, по меньшей мере, приблизительно 45 мас.% транс-1,3,3,3-тетрафторпропена (R-1234ze(E)), до приблизительно 10 мас.% двуокиси углерода (R-744) и от приблизительно 2 до приблизительно 50 мас.% 1,1,1,2-тетрафторэтана (R-134a). Техическим результатом является сочетание необходимых свойств хорошей холодопроизводительности, низкой горючести, низкого потенциала парникового эффекта WGP при улучшенной смешиваемости со смазочными материалами (любрикантами) по сравнению с существующими хладагентами, такими как R-134a и R-1234yf. 17 н. и 42 з.п. ф-лы, 1 ил., 30 табл.

СПОСОБ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ЭКСПАНДИРОВАННЫХ ТЕРМОПЛАСТИЧНЫХ ПОЛИМЕРОВ

Изобретение относится к способу производства экспандированного термопластичного полимерного (eTP) материала. Техническим результатом является улучшение терморегулирования, использование предпочтительно экологически безвредных вспенивающих газов, исключение анизотропии и слипания eTP во время переработки и уменьшение продолжительности стадии заправки. Технический результат достигается способом, который включает стадию получения материала неэкспандированного термопластичного полимера (ТР) и затем расположения неэкспандированного полимера ТР в автоклаве. При этом автоклав частично заполнен жидкостью, а материал не находится в контакте с этой жидкостью. После этого увеличивают давление в автоклаве в результате введения газовой текучей среды при температуре в автоклаве, меньшей, чем температура плавления термопластичного полимера. После этого проводят стадию заправки для обеспечения достижения материалом неэкспандированного полимера ТР состояния насыщения. Затем проводят утопление материала ...

КОМПОЗИЦИЯ, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ ФТОРЗАМЕЩЕННЫЕ ОЛЕФИНЫ, И СПОСОБЫ ЕЕ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к применению транс-1,3,3,3-тетрафторпропена (транс-HFO-1234ze) в качестве пропеллента в промышленном аэрозоле, контактном моющем средстве, опыливателе, продукте бытовой химии, автомобильном продукте или продукте, используемом в области медицины, где пропеллент содержит по меньшей мере 5 мас.% транс-1,3,3,3-тетрафторпропена (транс-HFO-1234ze)и пропеллент имеет потенциал глобального потепления менее 500 и потенциал разрушения озонового слоя менее 0,05. Описаны также композиция пропеллента и распыляемая композиция. Технический результат – обеспечение практически невоспламеняющихся распылителей – сжиженных газов, имеющих весьма низкий потенциал глобального потепления и потенциал разрушения озонового слоя. 3 н. и 22 з.п. ф-лы, 1 ил., 2 табл., 5 пр.

ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ IN SITU ТЕРМОПЛАСТИЧНЫХ ПОЛИУРЕТАНОВЫХ ЭЛАСТИЧНЫХ ПЕН НИЗКОЙ ПЛОТНОСТИ

Настоящее изобретение относится к способу in situ получения термопластичной полиуретановой эластичной пены. Способ включает объединение in situ при изоцианатном индексе между 90 и 110 следующих ингредиентов: а) полиизоцианатной композиции, b) изоцианат-активной композиции, с) по меньшей мере одного катализатора получения полиуретанов, d) композиции вспенивающего агента, е) по меньшей мере одного соединения, действующего как поверхностно-активное вещество, f) необязательно других добавок, таких как антипирены, наполнители, пигменты и/или стабилизаторы. Полиизоцианатная композиция содержит по меньшей мере 75 мас.% дифункциональных изоцианатных соединений из расчета на общую массу всех изоцианатных соединений в полиизоцианатной композиции. Изоцианат-активная композиция содержит по меньшей мере 75 мас.% дифункциональных изоцианат-активных соединений в изоцианат-активной композиции. Содержание воды в реакционной смеси составляет меньше чем 0,1 мас.%. Полученная термопластичная полиуретановая ...

АЗЕОТРОПОПОДОБНЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ ЦИС-1,1,1,4,4,4-ГЕКСАФТОР-2-БУТЕНА

HFO СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ PU КОМПОЗИЦИЯ

ВЫСОКОКАЧЕСТВЕННАЯ ПОЛИМЕРНАЯ ПЕНА ИЗ ФТОРИРОВАННЫХ АЛКЕНОВЫХ ПЕНООБРАЗОВАТЕЛЕЙ

... 1. Алкенилароматическая полимерная пена, включающая полимерную матрицу, содержащую один или более полимеров и формирующую множество ячеек, имеющих средний размер ячеек, в которой: ! (а) алкенилароматическая полимерная пена имеет: ! (i) средний размер ячеек согласно стандартному методу измерения ASTM D-3576-04, который варьирует в диапазоне от 0,02 до 5 мм; ! (ii) плотность 64 кг/м3 или менее согласно методу измерения ISO 845-85; ! (iii) содержание открытых ячеек менее чем 30% согласно стандартному методу измерения ASTM D6226-05; и ! (iv) вариацию размера ячеек на уровне 30% или менее; и ! (b) 50 вес.% или более одного или более полимеров, состоящих из одного или более полимеров, выбранных из группы, состоящей из алкенилароматических полимеров; и ! в которой алкенилароматическая полимерная пена далее включает один или более пенообразователей на основе фторированных алкенов с концентрацией 0,03 моля или более и 0,3 моля или менее на 100 г полимерной пены, причем один или более пенообразователей ...

КАТАЛИЗАТОРЫ ДЛЯ ПОЛИОЛЬНЫХ ПРЕМИКСОВ ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ПОЛИУРЕТАНОВОЙ ПЕНЫ, СОДЕРЖАЩИХ В КАЧЕСТВЕ ПЕНООБРАЗУЮЩИХ АГЕНТОВ ГАЛОГЕНИЗИРОВАННЫЕ ОЛЕФИНЫ

... 1. Пенообразующая композиция, содержащаяa. гидрогалогенолефиновый пенообразующий агент,b. один или более чем один полиол,c. одно или более чем одно поверхностно-активное вещество иd. неаминовый катализатор, выбранный из группы, состоящей из неорганометаллического соединения, органометаллического соединения, катализатора на основе карбоксилата четвертичного аммония и их комбинаций, где указанное неорганометаллическое соединение или органометаллическое соединение независимо содержат органическую соль металла, выбранного из группы, состоящей из висмута, свинца, олова, цинка, хрома, кобальта, меди, железа, марганца, магния, калия, натрия, титана, ртути, цинка, сурьмы, урана, кадмия, тория, алюминия, никеля, церия, молибдена, ванадия, циркония и их комбинаций.2. Пенообразующая композиция по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что указанный неаминовый катализатор выбран из группы, состоящей из нитрата висмута, 2-этилгексоата свинца, бензоата свинца, нафтаната свинца, хлорида железа (III), хлорида сурьмы ( ...

Schaumbildner und Zusammensetzungen mit fluorsubstituierten Olefinen sowie Schäumungsverfahren

Verwendung eines Treibmittels, umfassend: (a) mindestens ein Fluoralken der Formel I: XCFzR3-z (I)wobei X für einen ungesättigten, substituierten oder unsubstituierten C1-, C2-, C3-, C4- oder C5-Rest steht, R jeweils unabhängig voneinander für Cl, F, Br, I oder H steht und z für 1 bis 3 steht, mit der Maßgabe, dass die Verbindung dann, wenn in der Verbindung Br vorliegt, keinen Wasserstoff enthält, für Duroplastschaumstoff.

Schaumbildner und Zusammensetzungen mit fluorsubstituierten Olefinen sowie Schäumungsverfahren

Treibmittel, umfassend: (a) mindestens ein Fluoralken der Formel I: XCFzR3-z (I)wobei X für einen ungesättigten, substituierten oder unsubstituierten C1-, C2-, C3-, C4- oder C5-Rest steht, R unabhängig für Cl, F, Br, I oder H steht und z für 1 bis 3 steht, mit der Maßgabe, dass die Verbindung dann, wenn Br darin vorliegt, kein Wasserstoff enthält; und (b) mindestens ein Cotreibmittel.

An insulation product and method for manufacturing same

BLOWING CENTRAL COMPOSITION OUT HYDROCHLORFLUOROLEFIN AND HYDROFLUOROLEFIN, AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HEATHARDENING FOAM

Compositions containing fluorine substituted olefins

PENTAFLUOROPROPENE-BASED COMPOSITIONS

Compositions comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, or 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane

The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene that may be useful as heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellants, foaming agents, blowing agents, solvents, cleaning agents, carrier fluids, displacement drying agents, buffing abrasion agents, polymerization media, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethane, gaseous dielectrics, extinguishing agents, and fire suppression agents in liquid or gaseous form. Additionally, the present disclosure relates to compositions comprising 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, or 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane, which may be useful in processes to produce 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene.

Marine foam

The invention generally pertains to the use of polyurethane foam blown by at least one blowing agent having a boiling point at atmospheric pressure of between ~5°C to ~50°C, including miscible blends thereof, which passes all United States Coast Guard Title 33, Part 183 specifications wherein the buoyant force of the froth polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam is not reduced more than 5% after exposure to being immersed in a fully saturated gasoline vapor atmosphere, in reference fuel B, in reference oil No. 2, and in a 5% solution of Na ...

Process for extending the shelf life of gaseous olefinic propellants in polyurethane foams

The invention described herein generally pertains to a composition and a method for improving the shelf life of a gaseous hydrofluoroolefin propellant, the improvement comprising at least the increased aromatic polyester polyol(s) in combination with a tertiary amine catalyst comprising at least two cyclohexyl rings and an aliphatic metal salt catalyst, the amine catalyst having less than 10% nitrogen on a weight basis.

HFO containing PU formulation

The present invention is directed to polyol composition comprising a polyol mixture (PM) com- prising a polyetherol (P1) based on a polyhydric alcohol and a polyetherol (P2) based on a diamine; and at least one hydrohaloolefin (HFO) as blowing agent, a process for preparing a polyurethane foam using said polyol composition and the polyurethane foam obtained or obtainable by said process.

INSULATED PIPE CONTAINING POLYURETHANE FOAM WHICH IS FOAMED BY AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FOAMING AGENT AND HAS A LOW DEGREE OF BRITTLENESS

The invention relates to a method for producing a pipe which is insulated using polyurethane foam, wherein (a) isocyanates are mixed with (b) polyols, (c) foaming agents containing at least one aliphatic halogenated hydrocarbon compound (c1) made of 2 to 5 carbon atoms, at least one hydrogen atom, and at least one fluorine and/or chlorine atom, said compound (c1) containing at least one carbon-carbon double bond, (d) a catalyst containing N,N-dialkylbenzylamine, optionally (e) chain-extending and/or cross-linking agents, and optionally (f) auxiliary agents and additives in order to form a reaction mixture, and the reaction mixture is applied onto a medium pipe and is allowed to harden in order to form the polyurethane foam. The invention additionally relates to an insulated pipe which can be obtained using such a method and to the use of such an insulated pipe as an insulated jacket compound pipe for underground long-distance heating or cooling grids.

HFO CONTAINING PU FORMULATION

The present invention is directed to polyol composition comprising a polyol mixture (PM) com- prising a polyetherol (P1) based on a polyhydric alcohol and a polyetherol (P2) based on a diamine; and at least one hydrohaloolefin (HFO) as blowing agent, a process for preparing a polyurethane foam using said polyol composition and the polyurethane foam obtained or obtainable by said process.

COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FLUORINE SUBSTITUTED OLEFINS

Disclosed herein is a use of a sprayable composition comprising a propellant composition comprising 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze), and a material to be sprayed, as an industrial aerosol, a contact cleaner, a duster, a household product, an automotive product, a medical product which is a metered dose inhaler or as a consumer aerosol product. The sprayable composition is non-azeotropic when the sprayable composition further comprises pentafluoroethane (HFC-125); 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a); 1,1,1,2,3 ,3 ,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ea) or difluoroethane (HFC-152a).

COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FLUORINE SUBSTITUTED OLEFINS

COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FLUORINE SUBSTITUTED OLEFINS

COMPOSITIONS AND USES OF CIS-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE

This invention relates to thermoset, thermal insulating panel, pour-in-place and spray foams having desirable and unexpectedly low thermal conductivity, and to compositions, method and systems which use and/or are used to make such foams comprising: (a) providing thermosetting foam forming component and a blowing agent for forming predominantly closed cells in the foam, wherein the blowing agent comprises: (i) cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (HFO-1336mzzm(Z)) and water, with the HFO-1336mzzm(Z) and water in the blowing agent together comprising at least about 50% by weight of the total of all components in the blowing agent and (ii) the weight ratio of HFO-1336mzzm(Z) to water in the blowing agent is from about 90:10 to less than 98:2 and (b) forming foam from said provided foamable composition.

NON-VOC PROCESSING AIDS FOR USE IN MANUFACTURING FOAMS USING LOW GLOBAL WARMING POTENTIAL BLOWING AGENTS

A foamable polymeric mixture is provided that includes a polymer composition, at least one blowing agent, and at least one non-VOC processing aid comprising one or more of an adipate ester; benzoate; fatty acids and their derivatives, propylene carbonate; ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer; styrene-methyl methacrylate copolymer; and a dispersion of organic salt of a fatty acid in copolymer. The blowing agent comprising at least one of carbon dioxide, hydrofluoroolefins, hydrochlorofluoroolefins and hydrofluorocarbons, and mixtures thereof.

MIXTURES CONTAINING 1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUOROBUTENE AND 1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE

The present invention relates to mixtures of 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutene (1336mzzm) and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd). The blends are useful as blowing agents for polymer foam, solvents, aerosol propellants and heat transfer media. Particularly, a spray applied closed cell thermoset foam is disclosed as comprising a plurality of polymeric cells and a blowing agent composition comprising (i) from about 30 to about 70 mol% cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutene (cis-1336mzzm); and (ii) from about 30 to about 70 mol % of trans-1-chloro-3,3,3 -trifluoropropene (trans-1233zd).

Azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene

An azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of chlorotrifluoropropene and at least one component selected from the group consisting of a C 1 -C 3 alcohol, a C 5 -C 6 hydrocarbon, a halogenated hydrocarbon, methylal, methyl acetone, water, nitromethane, and combinations thereof.

Mixtures containing 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluorobutene and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene

The present invention relates to mixtures of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluorobutene (1336mzzm) and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd). The blends are useful as blowing agents for polymer foam, solvents, aerosol propellants and heat transfer media.

Azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene

An azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of chlorotrifluoropropene and at least one component selected from the group consisting of a C 1 -C 3 alcohol, a C 5 -C 6 hydrocarbon, a halogenated hydrocarbon, methylal, methyl acetone, water, nitromethane, and combinations thereof.

Hfo/water-blown rigid foam systems

The present invention relates to a process for producing rigid polyurethane foams by reaction of a) at least one organic polyisocyanate with b) at least one polyol component in the presence of a blowing agent mixture comprising water and halogenated alkenes, wherein the amount of water is at least 1.40 mol/kg of polyol component b) and the amount of halogenated alkene is at most 2.00 mol/kg of polyol component b), and also to the use of such a blowing agent mixture for producing corresponding rigid polyurethane foams and for increasing the adherence and reducing the thermal conductivity of corresponding rigid polyurethane foams. The present invention further relates to a rigid polyurethane foam obtainable by the process of the present invention.

Compositions containing fluorine substituted olefins and methods and systems using same

Disclosed are the use of fluorine substituted olefins, including tetra- and penta-fluoropropenes, in a variety of applications, including in methods of depositing catalyst on a solid support, methods of sterilizing articles, cleaning methods and compositions, methods of applying medicaments, fire extinguishing/suppression compositions and methods, flavor formulations, fragrance formulations and inflating agents.

Azeotrope-like compositions of tetrafluoropropene and hydrofluorocarbons

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.

STABILIZATION OF POLYURETHANE FOAM POLYOL PREMIXES CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENTS

The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams having an open-cell, closed-cell or a combination of open and closed cell structure, and methods for their preparation. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol and a catalyst which is an adduct of an amine and an organic acid. 1. A polyol premix composition that has been aged which comprises a combination of: (a) from about 1 wt % to about 30 wt % of a blowing agent , (b) from about 60 wt. % to about 95 wt. % of a polyol , (c) from about 0.5 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % of a silicone surfactant , and (d) from about 0.2 wt. % to about 8.0 wt. % of a catalyst which catalyst is an adduct of a tertiary amine and an organic acid comprising 2-ethylhexanoic acid , wherein the blowing agent comprises: (i) from about 10 wt % to about 70 wt % of a hydrohaloolefin based on the weight of the blowing agent , wherein said hydrohaloolefin is selected from the group consisting of trans-1 ,3 ,3 ,3-tetrafluoropropene , trans-1-chloro-3 ,3 ,3-trifluoropropene , and combinations thereof , and (ii) an auxiliary blowing agent selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon , fluorocarbon , chlorocarbon , fluorochlorocarbon , halogenated hydrocarbon , ethers , esters , aldehydes , ketones , halogenated ethers , COgenerating material , or combinations thereof , wherein the catalyst and the hydrohaloolefin blowing agent exhibit sufficiently reduced reactivity with each other , as compared to a composition comprising the blowing agent and catalyst that is not an adduct of an amine and an organic acid , such that foam formed from the polyol premix composition exhibits substantially no cell collapse after said premix has been aged at 120° F. for 62 hours.2. The polyol premix composition of wherein the blowing agent ...

Compositions and methods comprising vinylidene fluoride

This invention relates to compositions and methods which make advantageous use of vinylidene fluoride (CH2═CF2), and in particular embodiments, to heat transfer fluids and heat transfer methods, blowing agents, and thermoplastic foams which utilize vinylidene fluoride (CH2═CF2). Compositions of the present invention include from about 0.1 to about 60 percent, on a weight basis, of a co-agent and from about 99.0 to about 40 percent, on a weight basis, of vinylidene fluoride (CH2═CF2).

COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE AND USES THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and additional compounds that may be useful as refrigerants, heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellants, foaming agents, blowing agents, solvents, cleaning agents, carrier fluids, displacement drying agents, buffing abrasion agents, polymerization media, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethane, gaseous dielectrics, power cycle working fluids, extinguishing agents, and fire suppression agents in liquid or vapor form. 1. A composition comprising Z—HFO-1336mzz and at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting of HFO-1243zf , HCC-40 , HCFO-1223 , CFC-113a , CFC-113 , CFC-11 , HFO-1429 , HFC-449 , HFC-365 , HFO-1327 , HFO-1132 , HCFC-123a , chlorobutane , ethyl benzene , o-xylene , m-xylene , p-xylene , HCFO-1334 , and HCFO-1333.2. The composition of further comprising at least one tracer compound selected from the group consisting of HFC-356 claim 1 , HCFC-123 claim 1 , HCFC-133a claim 1 , HFC-143a claim 1 , HCFO-1122 claim 1 , HCFO-1122a claim 1 , CFO-1316 claim 1 , HCFO-1335 claim 1 , HFO-1345 claim 1 , and HCFO-1326.3. The composition of comprising at least one composition selected from the group consisting of:Z—HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, and HCFO-1335;Z—HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, and HFO-1345;Z—HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, and HCFC-123;Z—HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, and CFC-11;Z—HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, HCFO-1335, and HFO-1345;Z—HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, HCFO-1335, and HCFC-123;Z—HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, HCFO-1335, and CFC-11;Z—HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, HFO-1345, and HCFC-123;Z—HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, HFO-1345, and CFC-11;Z—HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, HCFO-1335, HFO-1345, and HCFC-123;Z—HFO-1336mzz, HCFO-1335, and CFC-11;Z—HFO-1336mzz, HCFO-1335, and HCFO-1334;Z—HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1345, and CFC-11;Z—HFO-1336mzz, HFC-365, and HCFO-1326;Z—HFO-1336mzz, HFC-365, and CFC-11;Z—HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1243zf, and HCFO-1122;Z—HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1243zf, and HCC-40;Z—HFO-1336mzz, HCFO-1122, and ...

COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING E-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE AND USES THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and additional compounds that may be useful as refrigerants, heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellants, foaming agents, blowing agents, solvents, cleaning agents, carrier fluids, displacement drying agents, buffing abrasion agents, polymerization media, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethane, gaseous dielectrics, power cycle working fluids, extinguishing agents, and fire suppression agents in liquid or vapor form, and in methods for detecting leaks. 1. A composition comprising E-HFO-1336mzz and at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting of HFO-1243zf , HCC-40 , HCFO-1223 , CFC-113a , CFC-113 , CFC-11 , HFO-1429 , HFC-449 , HFC-365 , HFO-1327 , HFO-1132 , HCFC-123a , chlorobutane , ethyl benzene , o-xylene , m-xylene , p-xylene , HCFO-1334 , and HCFO-1333.2. The composition of further comprising at least one tracer compound selected from the group consisting of HFC-356 claim 1 , HCFC-123 claim 1 , HCFC-133a claim 1 , HFC-143a claim 1 , HCFO-1122 claim 1 , HCFO-1122a claim 1 , CFO-1316 claim 1 , HCFO-1335 claim 1 , HFO-1345 claim 1 , and HCFO-1326.3. The composition of +--comprising at least one composition selected from the group consisting of:E-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, and HCFO-1335;E-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, and HFO-1345;E-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, and HCFC-123;E-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, and CFC-11;E-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, HCFO-1335, and HFO-1345;E-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, HCFO-1335, and HCFC-123;E-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, HCFO-1335, and CFC-11;E-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, HFO-1345, and HCFC-123;E-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, HFO-1345, and CFC-11;E-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, HCFO-1335, HFO-1345, and HCFC-123;E-HFO-1336mzz, HCFO-1335, and CFC-11;E-HFO-1336mzz, HCFO-1335, and HCFO-1334;E-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1345, and CFC-11;E-HFO-1336mzz, HFC-365, and HCFO-1326;E-HFO-1336mzz, HFC-365, and CFC-11;E-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1243zf, and HCFO-1122;E-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1243zf, ...

FOAMING AGENTS AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FLUORINE SUBSTITUTED OLEFINS, AND METHODS OF FOAMING

Various uses of fluoroalkenes, including tetrafluoropropenes, particularly (HFO-1336) in a variety of applications, including as blowing agents for integral skin foams are disclosed. 1. A method of forming an integral skin thermoset foam comprising: {'br': None, 'XCFzR3-z \u2003\u2003(I)'}, 'providing a polymer foam formulation comprising a blowing agent composition comprising from about 5% by weight to about 95% by weight of a C4 fluoroalkene according to Formula Iwhere X is a C3 unsaturated, substituted radical having at least one fluorine substituent and z is 3; andfoaming said polymer foam formulation to form an integral skin foam.2. The method of wherein said foam comprises a polyurethane foam.3. The method of wherein said blowing agent further comprises a hydrofluorocarbon selected from the group consisting of difluoromethane (HFC32); 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,1-pentafluoroethane (HFC125); 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1-trifluoroethane (HFC143a); 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,2tetrafluorothane (HFC134); 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC134a); 1 claim 1 ,1-difluoroethane (HFC152a); 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC227ea); 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3pentatfluoropropane (HFC245fa); 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC365mfc).4. The method of wherein said hydrofluorocarbon comprises 1 claim 3 ,1 claim 3 ,1 claim 3 ,2 claim 3 ,2 claim 3 ,3 claim 3 ,4 claim 3 ,5 claim 3 ,5 claim 3 ,5-decafluoropentane (HFC4310mee).5. The method of wherein said blowing agent further comprises an additive selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbons claim 1 , C1 to C5 alcohols claim 1 , C1 to C4 aldehydes claim 1 , C1 to C4 ketones claim 1 , C1 to C4 ethers claim 1 , carbon dioxide claim 1 , and C1 to C4 diethers.6. The method of wherein said hydrocarbon is selected from the group consisting of pentane isomers and butane isomers.7. A ...

PHENOL RESIN FOAM BODY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

There is disclosed a phenol resin foam which contains a phenol resin, and a foaming agent comprising at least either one of a chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin or a non-chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin. With respect to the phenol resin foam, a density is 10 kg/mor more and 150 kg/mor less, a thermal conductivity under a 10° C. environment is 0.0175 W/m·k or less, and a thermal conductivity under a 23° C. environment is 0.0185 W/m·k or less. 1. A phenol resin foam comprising a phenol resin , and a foaming agent comprising at least either one of a chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin or a non-chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin ,{'sup': 3', '3, 'having a density of 10 kg/mor more and 150 kg/mor less,'}having a thermal conductivity under a 10° C. environment of 0.0175 W/m·k or less, andhaving a thermal conductivity under a 23° C. environment of 0.0185 W/m·k or less.2. The phenol resin foam according to claim 1 , having an oxygen index of 28% by volume or more.3. The phenol resin foam according to claim 1 , having a thermal conductivity under a 10° C. environment of 0.0185 W/m·k or less after being left to stand in a 110° C. atmosphere for 14 days.4. The phenol resin foam according to claim 1 , having a closed cell ratio of 90% or more claim 1 , an average cell diameter of 50 μm or more and 200 μm or less claim 1 , and a void area ratio of 0.2% or less.5. The phenol resin foam according to claim 1 , wherein the foaming agent comprises at least one olefin selected from the group consisting of 1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene claim 1 , and 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,4 claim 1 ,4 claim 1 ,4-hexafluoro-2-butene.6. A method of producing a phenol resin foam comprising a step of foaming and curing a foamable phenol resin composition containing a phenol resin claim 1 , a surfactant claim 1 , a curing catalyst claim 1 , and a foaming agent on a ...

COMPOSITIONS OF CHLORO-TRIFLUOROPROPENE AND HEXAFLUOROBUTENE

Provided are compositions, preferably azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions including 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and chlorotrifluoropropene, particularly 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd), and uses thereof of the compositions. The composition may be a heat transfer composition. The composition may be a blowing agent composition. The composition may be a solvent composition. The composition may be a sprayable composition. 113-. (canceled)14. A blowing agent comprising trans-1 ,1 ,1 ,4 ,4 ,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and 2-chloro-3 ,3 ,3-trifluoropropene.15. The blowing agent according to claim 14 , comprising from 1 to 99% by weight of trans-1 claim 14 ,1 claim 14 ,1 claim 14 ,4 claim 14 ,4 claim 14 ,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and from 1 to 99% by weight of 2-chloro-3 claim 14 ,3 claim 14 ,3-trifluoropropene.16. The blowing agent according to claim 14 , comprising from 60 to 99% by weight of trans-1 claim 14 ,1 claim 14 ,1 claim 14 ,4 claim 14 ,4 claim 14 ,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and from 1 to 40% by weight of 2-chloro-3 claim 14 ,3 claim 14 ,3-trifluoropropene.17. The blowing agent according to claim 14 , comprising from 1 to 30% by weight of trans-1 claim 14 ,1 claim 14 ,1 claim 14 ,4 claim 14 ,4 claim 14 ,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and from 70 to 99% by weight of 2-chloro-3 claim 14 ,3 claim 14 ,3-trifluoropropene.18. The blowing agent according to claim 14 , wherein the composition is azeotropic or azeotrope-like.19. A foamable composition comprising the blowing agent of and one or more components capable of reacting and foaming under conditions to form a foam or cellular structure.20. A method of forming foam comprising reacting and foaming the foamable composition of to form a foam.21. A solvent comprising trans-1 claim 19 ,1 claim 19 ,1 claim 19 ,4 claim 19 ,4 claim 19 ,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and 2-chloro-3 claim 19 ,3 claim 19 ,3-trifluoropropene.22. The solvent according to claim 21 , comprising from 1 to 99% by weight of trans-1 claim 21 ,1 claim 21 ,1 ...

METHOD AND FORMULATION FOR AN ISOCYANATE-FREE FOAM USING ISOCYANATE-FREE POLYURETHANE CHEMISTRY

The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a method of making a foam. The disclosed formulation has a first part with at least one multifunctional acrylate. The disclosed formulations have a second part with at least one non-isocyanate polyurethane oligomer derived from a reaction of at least one multifunctional cyclocarbonate and at least one first multifunctional amine, and a second multifunctional amine. The formulation may also have a blowing agent and at least one surfactant. 1. A method of making a foam , the method comprising: a first part comprising 25% to 70% of at least one multifunctional acrylate;', 30% to 50% of at least one non-isocyanate polyurethane oligomer derived from a reaction of at least one multifunctional cyclocarbonate and at least one first multifunctional amine, and', '15% to 40% of a second multifunctional amine;, 'a second part comprising, '5% to 35% of a blowing agent, wherein the blowing agent is included in at least one of the first part and the second part, and', '0.1% to 7% at least one surfactant, wherein the at least one surfactant is included in at least one of the first part and the second part;, 'providing a formulation comprisingcombining the first part and the second part of the formulation to create a froth; andcuring the froth to produce a foam;wherein the first part is separated from the second part.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the foam has a density of less than or equal to 2 pounds per cubic foot.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the foam has a compressive strength of 3 pounds to 10 pounds per square inch at 10% strain.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first part further comprises an epoxy compound claim 1 , at least one multifunctional cyclocarbonate claim 1 , and an anhydride compound.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first part and the second part is heated to a temperature of 25 to 60 degrees Celsius.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reaction of the at least one ...

COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 1,2-DICHLORO-1,2-DIFLUOROETHYLENE FOR USE IN FOAM BLOWING APPLICATIONS

This invention relates to compositions comprising 1,2-dichloro-1,2-difluoroethylene (i.e., CFO-1112) and an additional component. The compositions described herein may be useful, for example, in foam blowing applications. 1. A process for preparing a thermoplastic polymer foam , the process comprising: i) 1,2-dichloro-1,2-difluoroethylene, and', 'ii) one or more compounds selected from 2-chloropropane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, n-propane, cyclopropane, n-butane, cyclobutane, iso-butane, n-pentane, cyclopentane, iso-pentane, neo-pentane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, argon, water, methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, iso-propanol, dimethyl ether, ethyl methyl ether, diethyl ether, dimethoxymethane, methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, methyl formate, ethyl formate, ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, fluorinated epoxides, HFC-32, HFC-134a, HFC-134, HFC-152a, HFC-227ca, HFC-227ea, HFC-236ea, HFC-245ca, HFC-245eb, HFC-245cb, HFC-245ea, HFC-245fa, HFC-365mfc, HFC-43-10mee HFO-1234ye-E, HFO-1234ye-Z, HFO-1234yf, HFO-1234ze-E, HFO-1234ze-Z, HFO-1243zf, HFO-1336mzz-E, HFO-1336mzz-Z, HFO-1336yf, HFO-1336ze-E, HFO-1336ze-Z, HFO-1345mzz-E, HFO-1429mzy, HFO-1438ezy-E, HFO-1438ezy-Z, HFO-1438mzz-E, HFO-1438mzz-Z, HFO-153-10mzzy, HCFO-1224yd-E, HCFO-1224yd-Z, HCFO-1233xf, HCFO-1233zd-E, and HCFO-1233zd-Z, and, '(a) providing a foamable composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer and a blowing agent, wherein the blowing agent comprises'}(b) expanding the foamable composition to produce the thermoplastic polymer foam.210-. (canceled)11. The process of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic polymer is selected from the group consisting of a polystyrene homopolymer claim 1 , a polystyrene copolymer claim 1 , styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer claim 1 , and blends thereof.12. The process of claim 1 , wherein the process is performed at a pressure just before foaming of from about 100 psi to about 5000 psi.13. The process of claim 1 , further comprising extruding the foamable composition containing the ...

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS COMPRISING VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE

This invention relates to compositions and methods which make advantageous use of vinylidene fluoride (CH═CF), and in particular embodiments, to heat transfer fluids and heat transfer methods, blowing agents, and thermoplastic foams which utilize vinylidene fluoride (CH═CF). Compositions of the present invention include from about 0.1 to about 60 percent, on a weight basis, of a co-agent and from about 99.0 to about 40 percent, on a weight basis, of vinylidene fluoride (CH═CF).

COMPOSITIONS AND USES OF CIS-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE

This invention relates to compositions, methods and systems having utility in numerous applications, and in particular, uses for compositions containing the compound cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (Z-HFO-1336mzzm), which has the following structure: 130-. (canceled)31. A method for providing refrigeration comprising:(a) providing a centrifugal chiller system comprising a centrifugal compressor, a condenser, an evaporator and a refrigerant in said system, said refrigerant consisting essentially of from about 70% to about 99% by weight of cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and from about 1% by weight to about 30% by weight of trans-1,2 dichloroethylene; and(b) operating said system to provide cooling.32. The method of wherein said refrigerant consists essentially of from about 75% to about 99% by weight of cis-1 claim 31 ,1 claim 31 ,1 claim 31 ,4 claim 31 ,4 claim 31 ,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and from about 1% by weight to about 25% by weight of trans-1 claim 31 ,2 dichloroethylene.33. The method of wherein said refrigerant consists of from about 70% to about 99% by weight of cis-1 claim 31 ,1 claim 31 ,1 claim 31 ,4 claim 31 ,4 claim 31 ,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and from about 1% by weight to about 30% by weight of trans-1 claim 31 ,2 dichloroethylene.34. The method of wherein said refrigerant consists of from about 75% to about 99% by weight of cis-1 claim 31 ,1 claim 31 ,1 claim 31 ,4 claim 31 ,4 claim 31 ,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and from about 1% by weight to about 25% by weight of trans-1 claim 31 ,2 dichloroethylene.35. The method of wherein said refrigerant consists of about 75% of cis-1 claim 34 ,1 claim 34 ,1 claim 34 ,4 claim 34 ,4 claim 34 ,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and about 25% by weight of trans-1 claim 34 ,2 dichloroethylene.36. The method of wherein said centrifugal chiller system is part of a commercial air conditioning system.37. The method of wherein said operating step (b) comprises operating said condenser at a temperature of about 40° C.38. The method ...

PROCESSING AIDS FOR USE IN MANUFACTURE EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE FOAMS USING LOW GLOBAL WARMING POTENTIAL BLOWING AGENTS

A foamable polymeric mixture is provided that includes a polymer composition and at least one blowing agent. The blowing agent may comprise any blowing agents known not to deplete the ozone or increase the prevalence of global warming, such as CO, HFO, HFC and mixtures thereof. The foamable polymeric mixture may further includes at least one processing aid comprising an organic phase changing material. The inventive foamable mixture is capable of processing at a pressure range of 800 to 1200 psi (5.5 to 8.3 MPa). 1. A foamed insulation product comprising: polystyrene;', 'a blowing agent composition comprising carbon dioxide and at least one of hydrofluoroolefins and hydrofluorocarbons, and', 'from 0.05 to 3 wt. % of an organic phase changing material, based upon the weight of the polymeric foam composition, wherein the organic phase changing material has a transition temperature from liquid to solid at a temperature from −5 to 60° C.;, 'a polymeric foam composition comprisingwherein the foamed insulation product has an insulation R-value per inch of between 4 and 7.2. The foamed insulation product of claim 1 , wherein the organic phase changing material comprises at least one of a fatty acid ester and a wax.3. The foamed insulation product of claim 2 , wherein the organic phase changing material comprises a synthetic beeswax.4. The foamed insulation product of claim 1 , wherein the organic phase changing material is microencapsulated.5. The foamed insulation product of claim 4 , wherein the organic phase changing material is microencapsulated by a polymer material comprising one or more of melamine formaldehyde claim 4 , urea formaldehyde claim 4 , and acrylate copolymer resins.6. The foamed insulation product of claim 1 , further comprising at least one infrared attenuating agent.7. The foamed insulation product of claim 1 , wherein the foamed insulation product is monomodal.8. The foamed insulation product of claim 1 , wherein the foamed insulation product has a ...

POLYURETHANE FOAM PREMIXES CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENTS AND FOAMS MADE FROM SAME

Disclosed are polyol premix compositions, and foams formed therefrom, which comprise a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a silicone surfactant, and a catalyst system that includes a bismuth-based metal catalyst. Such catalysts may be used alone or in combination with an amine catalyst and/or other non-amine catalysts. 1. A method of forming a thermoset foam comprising:forming a polyol premix comprising: (a) from about 60 wt % to about 95 wt % of polyol; (b) from about 1 wt % to about 30 wt % of blowing agent, said blowing agent comprising from about 7 wt % to about 98 wt % by of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene; (c) at least one surfactant; and (d) a catalyst system comprising metal-based catalyst, wherein said metal based-catalyst consists essentially of at least one bismuth-based metal catalyst;using said polyol premix after a storage period of at least one month to form a foamable composition,forming a foam from said foamable composition, provided that said polyol premix is sufficiently free of non-bismuth-based catalyst such that said foam has a cream time of not greater than 10 seconds.2. The method of wherein said foam formed from said polyol premix has a cream time of not greater than 10 seconds when aged for 3 months at room temperature.3. The method of wherein said bismuth-metal catalyst comprises a catalyst represented by the formula Bi—(R) claim 1 , wherein each R is independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen claim 1 , a halide claim 1 , a hydroxide claim 1 , a sulfate claim 1 , a carbonate claim 1 , a cyanate claim 1 , a thiocyanate claim 1 , an isocyanate claim 1 , a isothiocyanate claim 1 , a carboxylate claim 1 , an oxalate claim 1 , a C-Calkane claim 1 , a C-Calkene claim 1 , a C-Calkyne claim 1 , a heteroalkyl group claim 1 , an aryl group claim 1 , a ketone claim 1 , an aldehyde claim 1 , an esters claim 1 , an ether claim 1 , an alcohol claim 1 , an alcoholate claim 1 , a phenolate claim 1 , a glycolates ...

Azeotropic Compositions Comprising Hydrogen Fluoride and Fluorocarbons

The present application discloses compositions comprising hydrogen fluoride and fluorinated compounds (e.g., hydrochlorofluorocarbons), wherein the fluorinated compound is present in the composition in an amount effective to form an azeotrope composition or azeotrope-like composition with the hydrogen fluoride. 2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein Ris H or halo.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein Ris selected from the group consisting of chloro and Cfluoroalkyl.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein Ris halo.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein Ris H claim 1 , Cfluoroalkyl or Cchloroalkenyl.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein Rand Rare each H.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound of Formula I is selected from the group consisting of:2,3-dichlorohexafluoro-2-butene;(E)-2,3-dichlorohexafluoro-2-butene;(Z)-2,3-dichlorohexafluoro-2-butene;(E)-2-chloro-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene;(Z)-2-chloro-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene;d1-2,3-dichloro-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutane;meso-2,3-dichloro-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutane;2-chloro-1,1,1,3,4,4,4-heptafluorobut-2-ene;2-chloro-1,1,1,2,4,4,4-heptafluorobutane;(Z)-1,2-dichloro-1,1,4,4,4-pentafluorobut-2-ene; and1,1,1,2,4,4,4-heptafluorobut-2-ene;wherein the compound of Formula I is present in an amount effective to form an azeotrope or an azeotrope-like composition with the hydrogen fluoride.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound of Formula I is (E)-2 claim 1 ,3-dichlorohexafluoro-2-butene claim 1 , wherein the (E)-2 claim 1 ,3-dichlorohexafluoro-2-butene is present in an amount effective to form an azeotrope or an azeotrope-like composition with the hydrogen fluoride.9. The composition of claim 8 , wherein the composition has a boiling point of from about 0° C. to about 130° C. at a pressure of from about 5 psia to about 1000 psia.10. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound of Formula I is (Z)-2 claim 1 ,3-dichlorohexafluoro-2-butene claim 1 , wherein the (Z)-2 claim 1 ,3- ...

AZEOTROPIC AND AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF Z-1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE

This application provides azeotropic and near-azeotropic compositions of Z-1233zd and a second component selected from the group consisting of Z-1336mzz, Isopentane, E-1438ezy, E-1233zd and HBFO-1233xfB. The inventive compositions are useful as aerosol propellants, refrigerants, cleaning agents, expansion agents for thermoplastic and thermoset foams, solvents, heat transfer media, gaseous dielectrics, fire extinguishing and suppression agents, power cycle working fluids, polymerization media, particulate removal fluids, carrier fluids, buffing abrasive agents, and displacement drying agents. The compositions were modeled based on Vapor-Liquid Equilibria data such as those of the Z-1233zd/Isopentane system shown in FIG. 1. A composition comprising Z-1233zd and a second component , wherein said second component is selected from the group consisting of:a) Z-1336mzz;b) Isopentane;c) E-1438ezy;d) E-1233zd; and,e) HBFO-1233xfB,wherein the second component is present in an effective amount to form an azeotrope or azeotrope-like mixture with the Z-1233zd.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the second component is Z-1336mzz.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the second component is Isopentane.4. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the second component is E-1438ezy.5. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the second component is E-1233zd.6. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the second component is HBFO-1233xfB.7. The composition according to further comprising an additive selected from the group consisting of lubricants claim 1 , pour point modifiers claim 1 , anti-foam agents claim 1 , viscosity improvers claim 1 , emulsifiers dispersants claim 1 , oxidation inhibitors claim 1 , extreme pressure agents claim 1 , corrosion inhibitors claim 1 , detergents claim 1 , catalysts claim 1 , surfactants claim 1 , flame retardants claim 1 , preservatives claim 1 , colorants claim 1 , antioxidants claim 1 , reinforcing ...

AZEOTROPIC COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING HYDROGEN FLUORIDE AND FLUOROCARBONS

The present application discloses compositions comprising hydrogen fluoride and fluorinated compounds (e.g., hydrochlorofluorocarbons), wherein the fluorinated compound is present in the composition in an amount effective to form an azeotrope composition or azeotrope-like composition with the hydrogen fluoride. 16-. (canceled)7. A composition comprising ,i) hydrogen fluoride, andii) a compound selected from the group consisting of:2,3-dichlorohexafluoro-2-butene;(E)-2,3-dichlorohexafluoro-2-butene; and(Z)-2,3-dichlorohexafluoro-2-butene;wherein the compound is present in an amount effective to form an azeotrope or an azeotrope-like composition with the hydrogen fluoride.8. The composition of claim 7 , wherein the compound is (E)-2 claim 7 ,3-dichlorohexafluoro-2-butene claim 7 , wherein the (E)-2 claim 7 ,3-dichlorohexafluoro-2-butene is present in an amount effective to form an azeotrope or an azeotrope-like composition with the hydrogen fluoride.9. The composition of claim 8 , wherein the composition has a boiling point of from about 0° C. to about 130° C. at a pressure of from about 5 psia to about 1000 psia.10. The composition of claim 7 , wherein the compound is (Z)-2 claim 7 ,3-dichlorohexafluoro-2-butene claim 7 , wherein the (Z)-2 claim 7 ,3-dichlorohexafluoro-2-butene is present in an amount effective to form an azeotrope or an azeotrope-like composition with the hydrogen fluoride.11. The composition of claim 10 , wherein the composition has a boiling point of from about 0° C. to about 130° C. at a pressure of from about 5 psia to about 1000 psia.12. The composition of claim 7 , wherein the compound is a mixture of (E)-2 claim 7 ,3-dichlorohexafluoro-2-butene and (Z)-2 claim 7 ,3-dichlorohexafluoro-2-butene isomers claim 7 , wherein the mixture of 2 claim 7 ,3-dichlorohexafluoro-2-butene are present in an amount effective to form an azeotrope or an azeotrope-like composition with the hydrogen fluoride.13. The composition of claim 12 , wherein the ...

PHENOLIC RESIN FOAM AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME

Provided are a phenolic resin foam having low environmental impact, high compressive strength, excellent handling properties in installation, and low costs associated with securing, and also a method of producing the same. The phenolic resin foam contains at least one selected from the group consisting of a chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin, a non-chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin, and a halogenated hydrocarbon. The phenolic resin foam has a density of at least 20 kg/mand no greater than 100 kg/m, and a closed cell ratio of at least 80% and no greater than 99%. The density and 10% compressive strength of the phenolic resin foam satisfy a relationship: C≧0.5X−7, where C represents the 10% compressive strength (N/cm) and X represents the density (kg/m). 113-. (canceled)14. A phenolic resin foam comprisingat least one selected from the group consisting of a chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin, a non-chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin, and a halogenated hydrocarbon, wherein{'sup': 3', '3, 'the phenolic resin foam has a density of at least 20 kg/mand no greater than 100 kg/m,'}the phenolic resin foam has a closed cell ratio of at least 80% and no greater than 99%, and {'br': None, 'i': C≧', 'X−, '0.57'}, 'the density and 10% compressive strength of the phenolic resin foam satisfy a relationship{'sup': 2', '3, 'where C represents the 10% compressive strength in N/cmand X represents the density in kg/m.'}15. The phenolic resin foam according to claim 14 , comprising:the halogenated hydrocarbon; andat least one selected from the group consisting of the chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin and the non-chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin.16. The phenolic resin foam according to claim 14 , whereinthe at least one selected from the group consisting of the chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin and the non-chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin is at least one selected from the group consisting of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene, and ...

REVERSIBLY CROSS-LINKABLE RESIN

Reversibly cross-linkable foam is provided. The reversibly cross-linked foam includes a first polymeric material, at least one reversibly cross-linkable monomer polymerized with the first polymeric material, and at least one blowing agent. The reversibly cross-linkable co-polymeric foam is thermally stable at temperatures of at least 10 degrees higher than otherwise identical polymeric foam that does not include the reversibly cross-linkable agent polymerized with the first polymeric material. 1. A method of manufacturing extruded reversibly cross-linkable polymeric foam comprising: a first polymeric material and;', 'at least one reversibly cross-linkable agent polymerized with said first polymeric material, forming a reversibly cross-linkable copolymer;, 'introducing a foamable polymeric composition into an extruder to form a polymer melt, said foamable polymeric composition comprisinginjecting at least one blowing agent into said reversibly cross-linkable copolymer, forming an extrusion composition; andextruding said extrusion composition to produce a reversibly cross-linkable foam, wherein said reversibly cross-linkable foam is thermally stable at temperatures of at least 10 degrees Celsius higher than otherwise identical polymeric foam that does not include the cross-linking agent polymerized with the first polymeric material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said first polymeric material comprises an alkenyl aromatic polymer.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said alkenyl aromatic polymer is derived from one or more of styrene claim 2 , a-methylstyrene claim 2 , ethylstyrene claim 2 , vinyl benzene claim 2 , vinyl toluene claim 2 , chlorostyrene claim 2 , and bromostyrene.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said cross-linking agent comprises a metal-ligand complex ion.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said metal-ligand complex ion includes a hydroxyl-containing (meth)acrylate.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said ligand is at least one of a polyester (meth) ...

Hybrid foam formulations

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards hybrid foam formulations that include: an isocyanate-reactive composition, and a high-functionality crosslinker; an azo type radical initiator; and an isocyanate.

Azeotropic and Azeotrope-Like Compositions of Hfo-E-1,3,4,4,4-Pentafluoro-3-Trifluoromethyl-1-Butene and Uses Thereof

Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene with a second compound selected from the group consisting of methyl formate and HFO-E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene. Also disclosed are processes of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents; of producing refrigeration by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions; of producing cooling; of producing heating; of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents; of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions; of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media; of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions; and of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as dielectrics. 1. A composition consisting essentially of:(a) HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene; and(b) methyl formate; wherein the methyl formate is present in an effective amount to form an azeotropic composition with the HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene.2. The composition of claim 1 , consisting essentially of:(a) from about 11.2 mole percent to about 46.5 mole percent HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene; and(b) from about 53.5 mole percent to about 88.8 mole percent methyl formate.3. The composition of claim 2 , consisting essentially of:(a) about 42.1 mole percent HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene; and(b) about 57.9 mole percent methyl formate.4. A composition consisting essentially of:(a) HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene; and(b) methyl formate; wherein the methyl formate is present in an effective amount to form an azeotrope-like composition with the HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene.5. ...

FOAMS, FOAMABLE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING INTEGRAL SKIN FOAMS

The present invention relates, at least in part, to integral skin foam premix compositions, foams, and method of producing such foams. In certain aspects, the premix is storage stable and includes a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, one or more polyols, one or more surfactants, and a catalyst. 1. An integral skin foam comprising:(a) a substantially non-cellular, relatively high density polyurethane skin; and(b) a substantially closed-cell, relatively low-density polyurethane foam core integrally attached to said skin, said closed-cells of said core containing blowing agent comprising physical blowing agent comprising in major proportion by weight at least one trifluoro, monochloropropene (HFO-1233) and/or at least one hexafluorobutene (HFO-1336), said foam having a core density of not greater than about 20 pounds per cubic foot (pcf) and the skin layer has a Shore A hardness of not less than about 35.2. The integral skin foam of wherein said physical blowing agent consists essentially of transHFO-1233zd.3. The integral skin foam of wherein the foam has a core density of not greater than about 15 pcf.4. The integral skin foam of wherein the skin layer has a Shore A hardness of not less than about 45.5. The integral skin foam of wherein the skin layer has a Shore A hardness of not less than about 45.6. The integral skin foam of wherein the skin layer has a Shore A hardness of not less than about 50.7. A shoe sole comprising an integral skin foam comprising:(a) a substantially non-cellular, relatively high density polyurethane skin; and(b) a substantially closed-cell, relatively low-density polyurethane foam core integrally attached to said skin, said closed-cells of said core containing blowing agent comprising: (i) physical blowing agent comprising in major proportion by weight of transHFO-1233zd, wherein the foam has an overall density of not greater than about 20 pounds per cubic foot (pcf) and the skin layer has a Shore C hardness of not less than about 75.8. The ...

FLAME RETARDANT COMPOSITION FOR POLYURETHANE FOAM AND FLAME-RETARDED POLYURETHANE FOAM CONTAINING THE SAME

An object is to provide a non-red phosphorus type flame retardant composition for polyurethane foam that does not undergo dripping ignition and readily forms a carbonized layer when the polyurethane foam is burned and a flame-retarded polyurethane foam containing the flame retardant composition for polyurethane foam. As a solution, a flame retardant composition for polyurethane foam having high carbonization properties, the flame retardant composition for polyurethane foam containing a phosphorus compound represented by formula (1), is provided. 2. The flame retardant composition for polyurethane foam according to claim 1 , wherein the phosphorus compound represented by formula (1) is a salt of Al claim 1 , andthe one or more concomitant flame retardants are one or more flame retardants selected from the group consisting of melamine, melamine cyanurate, melamine polyphosphate, melamine phosphate, diammonium hydrogen phosphate, ammonium polyphosphate, magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, zinc borate, zinc stannate, antimony trioxide, antimony pentoxide, non-halogenated phosphoric esters, halogenated phosphoric esters, decabromodiphenyl ethane, trisdibromoneopentyl phosphate, wollastonite, and inclusion compounds composed of zinc hydrogen phosphate having a zeolite structure and ethylenediamine.3. A flexible or semi-rigid flame-retarded polyurethane foam having high carbonization properties claim 1 , comprising the flame retardant composition for polyurethane foam according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible or semi-rigid flame-retarded polyurethane foam does not undergo melt dripping and satisfies UL94 V-0 performance.4. The flexible or semi-rigid flame-retarded polyurethane foam having high carbonization properties according to claim 3 , wherein the flame retardant composition for polyurethane foam contains the phosphorus compound represented by formula (1) and one or more concomitant flame retardants selected from the group consisting of melamine claim 3 , ...

STABILIZATION OF POLYURETHANE FOAM POLYOL PREMIXES CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENTS

The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams having an open-cell, closed-cell or a combination of open and closed cell structure, and methods for their preparation. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol and a catalyst which is an adduct of an amine and an organic acid. 1. A polyol premix composition that has been aged which comprises a combination of: (a) from about 1 wt % to about 30 wt % of a blowing agent , (b) from about 60 wt. % to about 95 wt. % of_a polyol , (c) from about 0.5 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % of a silicone surfactant , and (d) from about 0.2 wt. % to about 8.0 wt. % of a catalyst which catalyst is an adduct of a tertiary amine and an organic acid , wherein the blowing agent comprises: (i) from about 10 wt % to about 70 wt % of a hydrohaloolefin based on the weight of the blowing agent , wherein said hydrohaloolefin is selected from the group consisting of trans-1 ,3 ,3 ,3-tetrafluoropropene , trans-1-chloro-3 ,3 ,3-trifluoropropene , and combinations thereof , and (ii) an auxiliary blowing agent selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon , fluorocarbon , chlorocarbon , fluorochlorocarbon , halogenated hydrocarbon , ethers , esters , aldehydes , ketones , halogenated ethers , COgenerating material , or combinations thereof , wherein the catalyst and the hydrohaloolefin blowing agent exhibit sufficiently reduced reactivity with each other , as compared to a composition comprising the blowing agent and catalyst that is not an adduct of an amine and an organic acid , such that foam formed from the polyol premix composition exhibits substantially no cell collapse after said premix has been aged at 120° F. for 62 hours.2. The polyol premix composition of wherein the blowing agent comprises trans-1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 ...

NON-COMBUSTIBLE MIXED REFRIGERANT HAVING LOW GREENHOUSE EFFECT AND APPLICAITON THEREOF

A non-combustible mixed refrigerant having a low greenhouse effect and an application thereof, the mixed refrigerant comprises the following components in mass fractions: 4-31.5% of R125, 50-80% of R1234ze (E) and 12-22% of R1234yf. Under the cooperation of each component dosage range, the mixed refrigerant becomes non-combustible, the ODP is 0, and the GWP is not greater than 1000. The present invention may be used in a refrigeration system, does not destruct ozone, reduces the greenhouse effect, and has a low slip temperature, relating to ternary azeotropic or near-azeotropic refrigerants, and being beneficial for the stable operation of a refrigeration system. The mixed refrigerant may also be used as a foaming agent or an aerosol propellant, and has the advantages of being non-combustible, having a low ozone destruction index, and being environmentally friendly, safe and reliable. 1. A mixed refrigerant comprising , by mass fraction , 4-31.5% of R125 , 50-80% of R1234ze(E) and 12-22% of R1234yf.2. The mixed refrigerant according to claim 1 , wherein the mixed refrigerant is non-flammable and azeotropic or near-azeotropic.3. The mixed refrigerant according to claim 1 , wherein the mixed refrigerant has an ODP of 0 and a GWP≤1000.4. The mixed refrigerant according to claim 3 , wherein the mixed refrigerant has an ODP of 0 and a GWP≤400.5. The mixed refrigerant according to claim 4 , wherein the mixed refrigerant has an ODP of 0 and a GWP≤150.6. The mixed refrigerant according to claim 1 , wherein the mixed refrigerant comprises claim 1 , by mass fraction claim 1 , 31.1% of R125 claim 1 , 55.2% of R1234ze(E) and 13.7% of R1234yf; orthe mixed refrigerant comprises, by mass fraction, 15% of R125, 68% of R1234ze(E) and 17% of R1234yf; orthe mixed refrigerant comprises, by mass fraction, 10% of R125, 72% of R1234ze(E) and 18% of R1234yf; orthe mixed refrigerant comprises, by mass fraction, 4% of R125, 74% of R1234ze(E) and 22% of R1234yf; orthe mixed refrigerant ...

CATALYSTS FOR POLYURETHANE FOAM POLYOL PREMIXES CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENTS

The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to closed-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a silicone surfactant, and a non-amine catalyst used alone or in combination with an amine catalyst. 1. A foamable composition comprising:a. a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent,b. one or more polyols,c. one or more surfactants, andd. a catalyst system comprising at least a first metal and at least a second metal, and at least one amine catalyst selected from n-metheyldicyclohexyl-amine and methyl(n-methylamino b-sodium acetate nonylphenol) 2- and combinations of these.2. The foamable composition of wherein said first and second metal catalyst is selected from the group consisting of bismuth nitrate claim 1 , lead 2-ethylhexoate claim 1 , lead benzoate claim 1 , lead naphthanate claim 1 , ferric chloride claim 1 , antimony trichloride claim 1 , antimony glycolate claim 1 , tin salts of carboxylic acids claim 1 , dialkyl tin salts of carboxylic acids claim 1 , potassium acetate claim 1 , potassium octoate claim 1 , potassium 2-ethylhexoate claim 1 , potassium salts of carboxylic acids claim 1 , zinc salts of carboxylic acids claim 1 , zinc 2-ethylhexanoate claim 1 , glycine salts claim 1 , alkali metal carboxylic acid salts claim 1 , and sodium N-(2-hydroxy-5-nonylphenol)methyl-N-methylglycinate claim 1 , tin (II) 2-ethylhexanoate claim 1 , dibutyltin dilaurate claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The foamable composition of wherein said first and second metal catalyst is each present in an amount of about 0.001 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % claim 2 , by weight of the composition.4. The foamable composition of further ...

AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF CIS-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE

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-HF0-1336mzzm), which has the following structure: 1. An azeotrope-like composition comprising effective amounts of from greater than zero to about 99 wt % of the compound cis-1 ,1 ,1 ,4 ,4 ,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (Z-HFO-1336mzzm) and from about 1 wt % to less than 100 wt % of another material selected from the group consisting of water , fluoroketones , alcohols , hydrochloro-fluoroolefins , and combinations of two or more thereof2. The azeotrope-like composition of comprising effective amounts of from about 85 wt % to less than 100 wt % of Z-HFO-1336mzzm and from greater than zero to about 15 wt % of an alcohol claim 1 , and combinations of two or more thereof.3. The azeotrope-like composition of comprising effective amounts of from greater than zero to about 50 wt % of water and from about 50 wt % to less than 100 wt % of Z-HFO-1336mzzm.4. The azeotrope-like composition of comprising effective amounts of from 50 wt % to about 99 wt % of Z-HFO-1336mzzm and from about 1 wt % to less than 50 wt % of a fluoroketone.5. The azeotrope-like composition of comprising effective amounts of from about 1 wt % to about 99 wt % of Z-HFO-1336mzzm and from about 1 wt % to about 99 wt % of trans-1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1-trifluoro-3-chloropropene.6. A blowing agent comprising an azeotrope-like composition of .7. A method of forming a foam comprising adding to a foamable composition a blowing agent comprising an azeotrope-like composition of .8. A premix of a polyol and a blowing agent wherein the blowing agent comprises an azeotrope-like composition of .9. A closed cell foam prepared by foaming a foamable composition in the presence of a blowing agent comprising the azeotrope-like composition of .10. A refrigerant composition ...

Copolymer Foam With Polyamide Blocks And Polyether Blocks

The invention relates to a non-cross-linked copolymer foam with polyamide blocks and polyether blocks, wherein: the polyamide blocks of the copolymer have an average molar mass of from 200 to 1,500 g/mol; the polyether blocks of the copolymer have an average molar mass of from 800 to 2,500 g/mol; and the weight ratio of the polyamide blocks to the polyether blocks of the copolymer is from 0.1 to 0.9. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing said foam and items manufactured from said foam. 112.-. (canceled)13. A non-crosslinked polyamide polyether block copolymer foam , comprising:polyamide blocks having a number average molecular weight of from 200 to 1500 g/mol; andpolyether blocks having a number average molecular weight of from 800 to 2500 g/mol,wherein a mass ratio of the polyamide blocks relative to the polyether blocks of the copolymer is from 0.1 to 0.9.14. The foam of claim 13 , wherein:the polyamide blocks have a number average molecular weight of from 400 to 1000 g/mol; andthe polyether blocks have a number average molecular weight of 1000 to 2000 g/mol,wherein the mass ratio of the polyamide blocks relative to the polyether blocks of the copolymer is from 0.3 to 0.6.15. The foam of claim 13 , wherein:the polyamide blocks have a number average molecular weight of from 600 to 850 g/mol; andthe polyether blocks have a number average molecular weight of 1000 to 2000 g/mol,wherein the mass ratio of the polyamide blocks relative to the polyether blocks of the copolymer is from 0.3 to 0.6.16. The foam of claim 13 , wherein the polyamide blocks of the copolymer include at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyamide 6 claim 13 , polyamide 11 claim 13 , polyamide 12 claim 13 , polyamide 6.10 claim 13 , polyamide 10.10 claim 13 , and polyamide 10.12.17. The foam of claim 14 , wherein the polyamide blocks of the copolymer include at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyamide 6 claim 14 , polyamide 11 claim 14 ...

COMPOSITION CONTAINING CIS-1,2-DIFLUOROETHYLENE

The invention provides a novel composition comprising cis-1,2-difluoroethylene. The invention provides the following: a composition comprising cis-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(Z)) and at least one additional compound; the composition that is an azeotropic or azeotrope-like composition; and use of the composition as a heat transfer medium, a foaming agent, or a propellant. 1. A composition comprising cis-1 ,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(Z)) and an additional compound , the additional compound being at least one member selected from the group consisting of 1-chloro-1 ,1 ,2-trifluoroethane (HCFC-133) , 2-chloro-1 ,1 ,1-trifluoroethane (HCFC-133b) , 1 ,1-dichloro-2 ,2 ,2-trifluoroethane (HCFC-123) , 1 ,2-difluoroethane (HFC-152) , 1 ,1 ,2-trifluoroethane (HFC-143) , fluoromethane (HFC-41) , chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) , ethylene , acetylene , 1-chloro-1 ,2-difluoroethane (HCFC-142a) , 1 ,1 ,2-trifluoroethylene (HFO-1123) , fluoroethylene (HFO-1141) , 1 ,1-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132a) , and 1-chloro-2 ,2-difluoroethylene (HCFO-1122).2. The composition according to claim 1 , comprising the additional compound in a total amount of 10 mass % or less based on the total amount of the HFO-1132(Z) and the additional compound claim 1 , defined as 100 mass %.3. The composition according to claim 1 , comprising the additional compound in a total amount of 1 mass % or less based on the total amount of the HFO-1132(Z) and the additional compound claim 1 , defined as 100 mass %.4. A composition comprising cis-1 claim 1 ,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(Z)) claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises cis-1 claim 1 ,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(Z)) and an additional compound claim 1 , the additional compound being at least one member selected from the group consisting of trans-1 claim 1 ,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)) claim 1 , 1-chloro-1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,2-trifluoroethane (HCFC-133) claim 1 , 2-chloro-1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1-trifluoroethane (HCFC-133b) claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,1- ...

COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A FLUOROOLEFIN

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. 15-. (canceled)6. A composition comprising HFC-1234yf and HFC-134a; wherein said HFC-1234yf is present at about 20 weight percent to about 99 weight percent.7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein said HFC-1234yf is present at about 40 weight percent to about 99 weight percent.8. The composition of claim 6 , wherein said HFC-1234yf is present at about 50 weight percent to about 99 weight percent.9. The composition of claim 6 , consisting essentially of about 30 weight percent to about 99 weight percent HFC-1234yf and about 70 weight percent to about 1 weight percent HFC-134a.10. The composition of claim 6 , further comprising a lubricant selected from the group consisting of polyol esters claim 6 , polyalkylene glycols claim 6 , polyvinyl ethers claim 6 , mineral oil claim 6 , alkylbenzenes claim 6 , synthetic paraffins claim 6 , synthetic napthenes claim 6 , and poly(alpha)olefins.11. The composition of claim 6 , further comprising a stabilizer claim 6 , water scavenger claim 6 , or odor masking agent.12. The composition of claim 6 , wherein said stabilizer is selected from the group consisting of nitromethane claim 6 , hindered phenols claim 6 , hydroxylamines claim 6 , thiols claim 6 , phosphites and lactones.13. A method of producing cooling claim 6 , said method comprising: evaporating said composition of in the vicinity of a body to be cooled and thereafter condensing said composition.14. A method of producing heat claim 6 , said method comprising: condensing said composition of in the vicinity of a body to be heated and thereafter evaporating said ...

Polyurethane Foam using HFO Propellants

The invention pertains generally to a shelf-stable polyurethane HFO-blown two-component polyurethane foam composition which includes controlling the ratio of tin-containing catalyst(s) to potassium-containing catalyst(s).

METHODS OF MANUFACTURING EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE FOAMS USING CARBON DIOXIDE AS A MAJOR BLOWING AGENT

A composition and method for making extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam is provided. The composition includes carbon dioxide as a major blowing agent to achieve an XPS foam having an improved thermal insulation performance. 1. A foamed insulation product comprising: polystyrene;', 'a blowing agent composition comprising at least 50 molar % carbon dioxide and at least one co-blowing agent selected from the group consisting of hydrofluorocarbons, HFO-1234ze, HFO-1336mzz, and combinations thereof, and', 'at least one infrared attenuating agent;, 'a polymeric foam composition comprisingwherein the foamed insulation product has an insulation R-value per inch of between 4 and 7.2. The foamed insulation product of claim 1 , wherein the foamed insulation product has an insulation R-value per inch of 5.3. The foamed insulation product of claim 2 , wherein the foamed insulation product has an insulation R-value per inch of 5 after 60 days aging.4. The foamed insulation product of claim 1 , wherein the foamed insulation product has the same insulation R-value per inch after 60 days aging as at the time of manufacture.5. The foamed insulation product of claim 1 , wherein the foamed insulation product is closed cell.6. The foamed insulation product of claim 1 , wherein the foamed insulation product is monomodal.7. The foamed insulation product of claim 1 , wherein the foamed insulation product has a density of less than 5 lbs/ft.8. The foamed insulation product of claim 1 , wherein the foamed insulation product has a density of from 1.3 to 4.5 lbs/ft.9. The foamed insulation product of claim 1 , wherein the foamed insulation product has a compressive strength between 6 and 120 psi.10. A closed cell claim 1 , extruded polystyrene foamed insulation product comprising: polystyrene;', 'a blowing agent composition comprising at least 50 molar % carbon dioxide and at least one co-blowing agent selected from the group consisting of hydrofluorocarbons, HFO-1234ze, HFO-1336mzz, and ...

STABLE TWO COMPONENT SPRAY FOAM COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING HYDROHALOOLEFIN PROPELLANT OR BLOWING AGENT

A formulation technology for low pressure two component polyurethane foam-funning compositions containing gaseous hydrohaloolefin blowing agents is described with improved storage stability and extended shelf-life. The “B”-side component of the formulations contain a gaseous hydrohaloolefin blowing agent and a polyol pre-mix, the polyol pre-mix comprising liquid blowing agent, polyol, and a catalyst containing at least one catalytic metal compound. 1. A two-component polyurethane spray foam-forming composition , comprising: a polyisocyanate; and', 'an optional “A”-side blowing agent; and, 'an “A”-side component comprising a polyol pre-mix; and', 'a gaseous “B”-side blowing agent comprising a hydrohaloolefin;', 'wherein the polyol pre-mix comprising comprises a polyol, a metal catalyst and a liquid “B”-side blowing agent; and', 'wherein the polyol pre-mix contains less than 1 wt. % nitrogen as determined by ASTM D 6979-14., 'a “B”-side component comprising2. The composition of claim 1 ,a wherein the “B”-side component consists essentially of;a polyol pre-mix; anda gaseous “B”-side blowing agent comprising a hydrohaloolefin;wherein the polyol pre-mix consists essentially of a polyol, a metal catalyst, and a liquid “B”-side blowing agent.35-. (canceled)6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the “A”-side blowing agent comprises a gaseous blowing agent claim 1 , the gaseous blowing agent selected from the group consisting of a hydrohaloolefin claim 1 , carbon dioxide claim 1 , nitrogen claim 1 , compressed air claim 1 , a hydrocarbon claim 1 , a halogenated hydrocarbon claim 1 , a hydrofluorocarbon claim 1 , and combinations thereof.7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the gaseous blowing agent comprises the hydrohaloolefin claim 6 , and the hydrohaloolefin selected from the group consisting of 1 claim 6 ,3 claim 6 ,3 claim 6 ,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO 1234ze); 2 claim 6 ,3 claim 6 ,3 claim 6 ,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene (HFO 1234yf); 1 claim 6 ,1 claim 6 ,3 claim 6 ,3- ...

COMPOSITION CONTAINING 1,1,-DIFLUOROETHANE AND 3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE

Compositions containing 1,1-difluoroethane and 3,3,3-trifluoropropene, that can be used in multiple fields of application. The composition may include from 25 to 65 mol % of 1,1-difluoroethane and from 75 to 35 mol % of 3,3,3-trifluoropropene at a temperature of between −25° C. and 25° C. and a pressure of between 1 and 6 bar. The composition, may further include hydrogen fluoride. The composition may include from 20 to 55 mol % of HF, 30 to 40 mol % of 1,1-difluoroethane and 30 to 40 mol % of 3,3,3-trifluoropropene. 1. An azeotropic or quasi-azeotropic composition comprising the compounds 1 ,1-difluoroethane and 3 ,3 ,3-trifluoropropene.2. The composition as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises claim 1 , preferably essentially consisting of claim 1 , from 10 to 80 mol % of 1 claim 1 ,1-difluoroethane and from 90 to 20 mol % of 3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene.3. The composition as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises claim 1 , preferably essentially consisting of claim 1 , from 20 to 70 mol % of 1 claim 1 ,1-difluoroethane and from 80 to 30 mol % of 3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene.4. The composition as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises claim 1 , preferably essentially consisting of claim 1 , from 25 to 65 mol % of 1 claim 1 ,1-difluoroethane and from 75 to 35 mol % of 3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene at a temperature of between −25° C. and 25° C. and a pressure of between 1 and 6 bar.5. The composition as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises at least hydrogen fluoride.6. The composition as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises claim 1 , preferably essentially consisting of claim 1 , from 20 to 55 mol % of HF claim 1 , 30 to 40 mol % of 1 claim 1 ,1-difluoroethane and 30 to 40 mol % of 3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene. The present application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/655/468 filed on Jun. 25, 2015, which is a U.S. ...

MIXTURES CONTAINING 1,1,1,3,3,3-HEXAFLUOROBUTENE AND 1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE

The present invention relates to mixtures of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluorobutene (1336mzzm) and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd). The blends are useful as blowing agents for polymer foam, solvents, aerosol propellants and heat transfer media. 1. A blowing agent composition comprising:1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluorobutene (1336mzzm);1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd); andoptionally at least one adjuvant selected from the group consisting of co-blowing agent(s), polyol(s), surfactant(s), polymer modifier(s), colorant(s), dye(s), solubility enhancer(s), flammability suppressant(s), flame retardants(s), antibacterial agent(s), viscosity reduction modifier(s), filler(s), vapor pressure modifier(s), nucleating agent(s), catalyst(s) and combination of any two or more of these.2. (canceled)3. The blowing agent of wherein said 1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd) comprises from about 50 weight percent to about 100 weight percent trans-1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene and from about 0 weight percent to about 50 weight percent cis-1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene.4. (canceled)5. The blowing agent of wherein said 1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd) comprises from about 90 weight percent to about 100 weight percent trans-1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene and from about 0 weight percent to about 10 weight percent cis-1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene.6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. The blowing agent of wherein said 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-hexafluorobutene (1336mzzm) comprises from about 90 weight percent to about 100 weight percent cis-1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-hexafluorobutene and from about 0 weight percent to about 10 weight percent trans-1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-hexafluorobutene.10. The blowing agent of wherein said 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3 ...

SHELF LIFE OF POLYOL BLENDS CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFINS BY ENCAPSULATION OF ACTIVE COMPONENTS

The shelf life of polyurethane polyol pre-blends containing halogenated olefins is extended by encapsulation of active components such as catalysts anti/or surfactants. The active component is encapsulated in a crystallizable or thermoplastic polymer. The encapsulated particles have a size of 2,800 microns or less and the active components are not significantly leaked out, particularly in the presence of halogenated olefins. 1. A polyol , polyisocyante or isocyante foam formed from a foam premix which exhibits prolonged shelf-life/stability comprising a polyol , polyisocyante or isocyante foam froming component; a surfactant encapsulated in an encapsulating agent; a catalyst encapsulated in an encapsulating agent; a halogenated hydroolefin blowing agent; a carbon dioxide generating agent; and optionally an ester.2. The polyol claim 1 , polyisocyante or isocyante foam of claim 1 , wherein said encapsulating agent is a thermoplastic or crystallizable polymer.3. The polyol claim 2 , polyisocyante or isocyante foam of claim 2 , wherein said crystallizable polymer is a side chain crystallizable polmer.4. The polyol claim 3 , polyisocyante or isocyante foam of claim 3 , wherein said side chain crystallizable polmer is selected from the group consisting of alkyl acrylate and alkyl methacrylate having substituted or unsubstituted side chains of from about 6 to 50 carbons.5. The polyol claim 1 , polyisocyante or isocyante foam of claim 1 , wherein said surfactant encapsulated in an encapsulating agent and said acatalyst encapsulated in an encapsulating agent have a particle size of about 2800 microns or less.6. The polyol claim 2 , polyisocyante or isocyante foam of claim 2 , wherein said thermoplastic or crystallizable polymer have a transition point of from about 30° to 250° C.7. The polyol claim 1 , polyisocyante or isocyante foam of claim 1 , further comprising a co-blowing agentselected from the list consisting of hydrofluorocarbons claim 1 , hydrofluoroolefins other ...

Methods of forming polyol premixes and foamable compositions and foams formed therefrom

This invention relates to thermoset, thermal insulating panel, pour-in-place and pour-in-place foams having desirable and unexpectedly low thermal conductivity, and to compositions, method and systems which use and/or are used to make such foams comprising: (a) providing thermosetting foam forming component and a blowing agent for forming predominantly closed cells in the foam, wherein the blowing agent comprises: (i) cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (HFO-1336mzzm(Z)) and cyclopentane, with the HFO-1336mzzm(Z) and cyclopentane in the blowing agent together comprising at least about 50% by weight of the total of all components in the blowing agent and (ii) the weight ratio of HFO-1336mzzm(Z) to cyclopentane in the blowing agent is from about 45:55 to less than 68:32 and (b) forming foam from said provided foamable composition.

Compositions comprising a fluoroolefin

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.

COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A FLUOROOLEFIN

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. 15-. (canceled)6. A mobile air-conditioning apparatus containing a composition comprising HFC-1234yf and at least one compound selected from trans-HFC-1234ze , cis-HFC-1234ze , HFC-1243zf , HFC-32 , and CO.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the composition comprises HFC-1234yf and at least one compounds selected from trans-HFC-1234ze and CO.8. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the composition consists of HFC-1234yf claim 6 , trans-HFC-1234ze claim 6 , and CO.9. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the composition comprises HFC-1234yf and at least one compound selected from trans-HFC-1234ze claim 6 , cis-HFC-1234ze claim 6 , and HFC-1243zf.10. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the composition comprises HFC-1234yf and at least one compound selected from trans-HFC-1234ze and HFC-32.11. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the composition comprises HFC-1234yf and at least one compound selected from HFC-32 and CO.12. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the composition consists of HFC-1234yf and HFC-32.13. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the composition consists of from about 40 to 99 weight percent HFC-1234yf and from about 1 to 60 weight percent HFC-32.14. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein said composition further comprises at least one lubricant selected from the group consisting of polyol esters claim 6 , polyalkylene glycols claim 6 , polyvinyl ethers claim 6 , mineral oil claim 6 , alkylbenzenes claim 6 , synthetic paraffins claim 6 , synthetic napthenes claim 6 , and poly(alpha)olefins.15. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein said composition further ...

Process for Extending the Shelf Life of Gaseous Olefinic Propellants in Polyurethane Foams

The invention described herein generally pertains to a composition and a method for improving the shelf life of a gaseous hydrofluoroolefin propellant, the improvement comprising at least the increased aromatic polyester polyol(s) in combination with a tertiary amine catalyst comprising at least two cyclohexyl rings and an aliphatic metal salt catalyst, the amine catalyst having less than 10% nitrogen on a weight basis. 117-. (canceled)19. The polyurethane foam of whereinsaid at least one aromatic polyester polyol is at least two aromatic polyester polyols.20. The polyurethane foam of which further comprisesno more than ˜1 wt. % of an aliphatic polyether polyol.21. The polyurethane foam of comprising:essentially no added water.22. The polyurethane foam of in which the at least one aromatic polyester polyol comprises:at least two aromatic rings.23. The polyurethane foam of whereinthe at least one tertiary amine catalyst comprises no more than 11 wt. % nitrogen.24. The polyurethane foam of whereinthe at least one tertiary amine catalyst comprises no more than 10 wt. % nitrogen.25. The polyurethane foam of whereinthe aliphatic metal salt is a metal alkanoate.26. The polyurethane foam of whereinthe metal alkanoate is a potassium alkanoate.27. The polyurethane foam of whereinthe potassium alkanoate is potassium octoate.28. The polyurethane foam of whereinthe polyurethane foam has a rise, a height, an initial foam gel time and a tack time which is within approximately 20% of those parameters using the propellant HFO-1234ze as compared to a polyurethane foam blown using the blowing agent HFC-134a after accelerated aging of said reactants when under pressure of at least approximately 130 psi.29. The polyurethane foam of whereina catalytic decay ratio of the gel time of the polyurethane foam exposed to accelerated aging involving storing the reactant combination and propellant at 50° C. for approximately 48 days prior to reacting the “A” and “B” cylinders and spraying the ...

COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A FLUOROOLEFIN

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. 15-. (canceled)6. A composition comprising trans-HFC-1234ze and HFC-227ea; wherein said trans-HFC-1234ze is present at about 20 weight percent to about 99 weight percent.7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein said trans-HFC-1234ze is present at about 40 weight percent to about 99 weight percent.8. The composition of claim 6 , wherein said trans-HFC-1234ze is present at about 50 weight percent to about 99 weight percent.9. The composition of claim 6 , consisting essentially of about 20 weight percent to about 80 weight percent trans-HFC-1234ze and about 80 weight percent to about 20 weight percent HFC-227ea.10. The composition of claim 6 , further comprising a lubricant selected from the group consisting of polyol esters claim 6 , polyalkylene glycols claim 6 , polyvinyl ethers claim 6 , mineral oil claim 6 , alkylbenzenes claim 6 , synthetic paraffins claim 6 , synthetic napthenes claim 6 , and poly(alpha)olefins.11. The composition of claim 6 , further comprising a stabilizer claim 6 , water scavenger claim 6 , or odor masking agent.12. The composition of claim 6 , wherein said stabilizer is selected from the group consisting of nitromethane claim 6 , hindered phenols claim 6 , hydroxylamines claim 6 , thiols claim 6 , phosphites and lactones.13. A method of producing cooling claim 6 , said method comprising: evaporating said composition of in the vicinity of a body to be cooled and thereafter condensing said composition.14. A method of producing heat claim 6 , said method comprising: condensing said composition of in the vicinity of a body to be heated and ...

COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A FLUOROOLEFIN

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. 15-. (canceled)6. A composition comprising HFC-1234yf , HFC-32 and HFC-125; wherein said HFC-1234yf is present at about 20 weight percent to about 99 weight percent.7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein said HFC-1234yf is present at about 20 weight percent to about 80 weight percent.8. The composition of claim 6 , wherein said HFC-1234yf is present at about 20 weight percent to about 70 weight percent.9. The composition of claim 6 , further comprising a lubricant selected from the group consisting of polyol esters claim 6 , polyalkylene glycols claim 6 , polyvinyl ethers claim 6 , mineral oil claim 6 , alkylbenzenes claim 6 , synthetic paraffins claim 6 , synthetic napthenes claim 6 , and poly(alpha)olefins.10. The composition of claim 6 , further comprising a stabilizer claim 6 , water scavenger claim 6 , or odor masking agent.11. The composition of claim 6 , wherein said stabilizer is selected from the group consisting of nitromethane claim 6 , hindered phenols claim 6 , hydroxylamines claim 6 , thiols claim 6 , phosphites and lactones.12. A method of producing cooling claim 6 , said method comprising: evaporating said composition of in the vicinity of a body to be cooled and thereafter condensing said composition.13. A method of producing heat claim 6 , said method comprising: condensing said composition of in the vicinity of a body to be heated and thereafter evaporating said composition.14. A method for replacing a high GWP refrigerant in a refrigeration claim 6 , air-conditioning claim 6 , or heat pump apparatus claim 6 , wherein said high GWP refrigerant ...

Blowing Agent Composition for Preparation of a Foam

Disclosed herein are compositions comprising hydrofluoroolefin blowing agents and a polyol blend useful in forming foams. Also disclosed are methods for forming a foam comprising the aforementioned compositions. 1. A composition , comprising:{'sub': 3', '3', '3', '3, 'i) a hydrofluoroolefin blowing agent having the formula Z—CFCH═CHCFor E-CFCH═CHCFor a mixture thereof;'}ii) a polyol blend comprising polyester polyols and polyether polyols; andiii) a blowing agent enhancer.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the blowing agent comprises between about 5% and about 30% by weight of the composition.34-. (canceled)5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the blowing agent is Z—CFCH═CHCFor E-CFCH═CHCF.6. (canceled)7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the blowing agent is a mixture of Z—CFCH═CHCFand E-CFCH═CHCF.8. The composition of claim 7 , wherein the Z—CFCH═CHCFand E-CFCH═CHCFare present in a weight ratio of about 10:1 to about 1:10 Z—CFCH═CHCFto E-CFCH═CHCF.9. (canceled)10. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the polyol blend comprises a weight ratio of about 1:1 to about 2:1 polyester polyols to polyether polyols.1112-. (canceled)13. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the blowing agent enhancer is a triol.14. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the blowing agent enhancer is an oxypropylated polyether triol.1517-. (canceled)18. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the blowing agent enhancer comprises one or more glycol ethers selected from the group consisting of 2-methoxyethanol claim 1 , 2-ethoxyethanol claim 1 , 2-propoxyethanol claim 1 , 2-isopropoxyethanol claim 1 , 2-butoxyethanol (butyl cellosolve) claim 1 , 2-phenoxyethanol claim 1 , 2-benzyloxyethanol claim 1 , 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol (methyl carbitol) claim 1 , 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol (carbitol cellosolve) claim 1 , 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol (butyl carbitol) claim 1 , propylene glycol phenyl ether claim 1 , propylene glycol methyl ether (1-methoxy-2-propanol) claim 1 , ethylene glycol phenyl ...

AZEOTROPE OR AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF Z-1-CHLORO-2,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE (HCFO-1224yd(Z))

Heterogeneous azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions comprising Z-1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HCFO-1224yd(Z)) and water which may include from about 47.0 wt. % to about 99.7 wt. % Z-1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HCFO-1224yd(Z)) and from about 0.3 wt. % to about 53.0 wt. % water and having a boiling point between about 13.0° C. and about 14.0° C. at a pressure of between about 14.0 psia and about 15.0 psia. The azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions may be used to as blowing agents in the formation of foams. 1. A composition comprising a heterogeneous azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition consisting essentially of effective amounts of Z-1-chloro-2 ,3 ,3 ,3-tetrafluoropropene (HCFO-1224yd(Z)) and water.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition has a boiling point between about 13.0° C. and about 14.0° C. at a pressure of between about 14.0 psia and about 15.0 psia.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition consists essentially of from about 75.0 wt. % to about 99.0 wt. % Z-1-chloro-2 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-tetrafluoropropene (HCFO-1224yd(Z)) and from about 1.0 wt. % to about 25.0 wt. % water.4. The composition of any of claim 1 , wherein the azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition consists essentially of from about 80.0 wt. % to about 99 wt. % Z-1-chloro-2 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-tetrafluoropropene (HCFO-1224yd(Z)) and from about 1.0 wt. % to about 20.0 wt. % water.5. The composition of any of claim 1 , wherein the azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition consists essentially of from about 85.0 wt. % to about 99.0 wt. % Z-1-chloro-2 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-tetrafluoropropene (HCFO-1224yd(Z)) and from about 1.0 wt. % to about 15.0 wt. % water.6. A method of forming a heterogeneous azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition comprising the step of combining Z-1-chloro-2 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-tetrafluoropropene (HCFO-1224yd(Z)) and ...

CATALYSTS FOR POLYURETHANE FOAM POLYOL PREMIXES CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENTS

The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to closed-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a silicone surfactant, and a non-amine catalyst used alone or in combination with an amine catalyst. 1. A stored foamable composition having storage stability comprising:a. from about 1 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of blowing agent, said blowing agent comprising from about 5 wt. % to about 90 wt % of trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and/or trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene,b. one or more polyols,c. one or more surfactants, andd. a non-amine catalyst comprising an organometallic compound wherein the organometallic compound independently comprises a carboxylate salt of a metal selected from the group consisting of bismuth, zinc, tin and combinations thereof, wherein said stored foamable composition has been stored for a period of at least several weeks and is sufficiently stable to form foams with no substantial collapse after said period of storage.2. The foamable composition of wherein said non-amine catalyst comprises zinc 2-ethylhexanoate.3. The foamable composition of wherein said non-amine catalyst is present in an amount of about 0.25 wt. % to about 3.0 wt. % claim 2 , by weight of the composition.4. The foamable composition of wherein said blowing agent further comprises a co-blowing agent selected from the group consisting of water claim 1 , hydrocarbon claim 1 , fluorocarbon claim 1 , chlorocarbon claim 1 , hydrochlorofluorocarbon claim 1 , hydrofluorocarbon claim 1 , halogenated hydrocarbon claim 1 , ether claim 1 , ester claim 1 , alcohol claim 1 , aldehyde claim 1 , ketone claim 1 , organic acid claim ...

METHODS OF MANUFACTURING EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE FOAMS USING CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS AS AN INFRARED ATTENUATION AGENT

A composition and method for making extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam is provided. The composition includes an infrared attenuation agent composition comprising conductive polymers to achieve an XPS foam having an improved thermal insulation performance. In some exemplary embodiments, the conductive polymers comprise doped polypyrrole and doped polyanniline. In some exemplary embodiments, the XPS foam includes a carbon dioxide-based blowing agent. 1. A foamable polymeric mixture comprising:a polymer composition;a blowing agent composition; andat least one infrared attenuating agent comprising a conductive polymer.2. The foamable polymeric mixture of claim 1 , wherein the at least one infrared attenuating agent comprises doped polypyrrole or doped polyanniline.3. The foamable polymeric mixture of claim 1 , wherein the blowing agent composition comprises carbon dioxide.4. The foamable polymeric mixture of claim 3 , wherein the blowing agent composition further comprises at least one co-blowing agent.5. The foamable polymeric mixture of claim 4 , wherein the at least one co-blowing agent is selected from hydrofluoroolefins claim 4 , hydrofluorocarbons claim 4 , and mixtures thereof.6. The foamable polymeric mixture of claim 1 , wherein the at least one infrared attenuating agent comprises from about 0.1% to about 2% by weight.7. The foamable polymer mixture of claim 1 , wherein the polymer composition comprises polystyrene or styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymer.8. A method of manufacturing extruded polymeric foam comprising:introducing a polymer composition into a screw extruder to form a polymeric melt;injecting a blowing agent composition into the polymeric melt to form a foamable polymeric material; andintroducing at least one infrared attenuating agent into the polymeric melt, the at least one infrared attenuating agent comprising a conductive polymer, wherein the extruded polymeric foam exhibits an R-value of at least 4° F·ft2·hr/BTU per inch.9. The method of ...

BLOWING AGENT COMPOSITIONS FOR INSULATING FOAMS

Disclosed is a blowing agent composition comprising a hydrofluoroolefins (HFO) and a branched hydrocarbon, and a foamable polymer composition comprising the blowing agent composition. Also disclosed is a method of making a polymer foam utilizing a blowing agent composition comprising an HFO and a branched hydrocarbon. 1. A foamable polymer composition comprising:a matrix polymer composition comprising polystyrene; and from 1 to 5 wt. % of a hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) blowing agent comprising HFO-1234ze;', 'from 0.05 to 1 wt. % of a branched hydrocarbon blowing agent; and', 'from 0.05 to 5 wt. % of a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) blowing agent,, 'a blowing agent composition comprisingwherein the foamable polymer composition contains essentially no water, andwherein each wt. % is based upon the total weight of the foamable polymer composition.2. The foamable polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the blowing agent composition consists of the HFO blowing agent claim 1 , the branched hydrocarbon blowing agent claim 1 , and the HFC blowing agent.3. The foamable polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the branched hydrocarbon blowing agent is selected from the group consisting of: isobutane; isopentane; neopentane; isohexane; 3-methylpentane; 2 claim 1 ,3-dimethylbutane; neohexane; isoheptane; 3-methylhexane; 2 claim 1 ,2-dimethylpentane; 2 claim 1 ,3-dimethylpentane; 2 claim 1 ,4-dimethylpentane; 3 claim 1 ,3-dimethylpentane; 3-ethylpentane; 2 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,3-trimethylbutane; and combinations thereof.4. The foamable polymer composition of claim 3 , wherein the branched hydrocarbon blowing agent consists of isobutane.5. The foamable polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein:the HFO blowing agent consists of HFO-1234ze;the branched hydrocarbon blowing agent consists of isobutane; andthe HFC blowing agent consists of 1,1-difluoroethane.6. The foamable polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the foamable composition comprises less than 0.03 moles HFO blowing agent per 100 ...

NON-COMBUSTIBLE MIXED REFRIGERANT HAVING LOW GREENHOUSE EFFECT AND APPLICATION THEREOF

A non-combustible mixed refrigerant having a low greenhouse effect and an application thereof, the mixed refrigerant comprises the following components in mass fractions: 4-31.5% of R125, 50-80% of R1234ze (E) and 12-22% of R1234yf. Under the cooperation of each component dosage range, the mixed refrigerant becomes non-combustible, the ODP is 0, and the GWP is not greater than 1000. The present invention may be used in a refrigeration system, does not destruct ozone, reduces the greenhouse effect, and has a low slip temperature, relating to ternary azeotropic or near-azeotropic refrigerants, and being beneficial for the stable operation of a refrigeration system. The mixed refrigerant may also be used as a foaming agent or an aerosol propellant, and has the advantages of being non-combustible, having a low ozone destruction index, and being environmentally friendly, safe and reliable. 1. A mixed refrigerant consisting of , by mass fraction , 4-31.5% of R125 , 50-80% of R1234ze(E) and 12-22% of R1234yf.2. The mixed refrigerant according to claim 1 , wherein the mixed refrigerant is non-flammable and azeotropic or near-azeotropic.3. The mixed refrigerant according to claim 1 , wherein the mixed refrigerant has an ODP of 0 and a GWP1000.4. The mixed refrigerant according to claim 1 , wherein the mixed refrigerant has an ODP of 0 and a GWP400.5. The mixed refrigerant according to claim 4 , wherein the mixed refrigerant has an ODP of 0 and a GWP150.6. The mixed refrigerant according to claim 1 , wherein the mixed refrigerant further contains R32.7. The mixed refrigerant according to claim 1 , wherein the mixed refrigerant further contains CFI.8. The mixed refrigerant according to claim 1 , wherein the mixed refrigerant further includes a stabilizer.9. The mixed refrigerant according to claim 6 , wherein the mixed refrigerant further includes a stabilizer.10. The mixed refrigerant according to claim 7 , wherein the mixed refrigerant further includes a stabilizer.11. The ...

BLOWING AGENT COMPOSITION OF HYDROCHLOROFLUOROOLEFIN

A blowing agent for thermosetting foams is disclosed. The blowing agent is predominately the trans isomer of the hydrochlorofluoroolefin (HCFO) HFCO-1233zd alone or in combination with a hydrofluoroolefin (HFO), hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), hydrochlorofluoroolefin (HCFO), a hydrocarbon. The blowing agent is effective as a blowing agent in the manufacture of thermosetting foams. 1. A polyurethane foam composition comprising a polymer blowing agent composition comprising the hydrochlorofluoroolefin 1233zd wherein more than about 70 wt % of said hydrochlorofluoroolefin 1233zd is the trans stereoisomer of hydrochlorofluoroolefin 1233zd wherein said polyurethane foam composition exhibits a change in k-factor less than about 27 percent after aging for six months at ambient temperatures.2. The polyurethane foam composition of wherein said change in k-factor between about 20 percent and about 27 percent after aging for six months at ambient temperatures.3. The polyurethane foam composition of wherein said hydrochlorofluoroolefin 1233zd comprises about 90 wt % or more trans stereoisomer.4. The polyurethane foam composition of wherein said hydrochlorofluoroolefin 1233zd comprises about 96.5 wt % or more trans stereoisomer.5. The polyurethane foam composition of claim 1 , further comprising a hydrofluorocarbon.6. The polyurethane foam composition of wherein said hydrofluorocarbon is sleeted from the group consisting of difluoromethane (HFC32); 1 claim 5 ,1 claim 5 ,1 claim 5 ,2 claim 5 ,2-pentafluoroethane (HFC125); 1 claim 5 ,1 claim 5 ,1-trifluoroethane (HFC143a); 1 claim 5 ,1 claim 5 ,2 claim 5 ,2-tetrafluorothane (HFC134); 1 claim 5 ,1 claim 5 ,1 claim 5 ,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC134a); 1 claim 5 ,1-difluoroethane (HFC152a); 1 claim 5 ,1 claim 5 ,1 claim 5 ,2 claim 5 ,3 claim 5 ,3 claim 5 ,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC227ea); 1 claim 5 ,1 claim 5 ,1 claim 5 ,3 claim 5 ,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC245fa); 1 claim 5 ,1 claim 5 ,1 claim 5 ,3 claim 5 ,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC365mfc) and 1 ...

Compositions containing fluorine substituted olefins and methods and systems using same

Disclosed are the use of fluorine substituted olefins, including tetra- and penta-fluoropropenes, in a variety of applications, including in methods of depositing catalyst on a solid support, methods of sterilizing articles, cleaning methods and compositions, methods of applying medicaments, fire extinguishing/suppression compositions and methods, flavor formulations, fragrance formulations and inflating agents.

STABILIZED POLYURETHANE POLYOL BLENDS CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENT

The present invention relates to imidazole and/or its derivative as polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam catalyst in the presence of Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) halogenated olefinic blowing agents, such as the hydrochlorofluoroolefin (HCFO) HCFO-1233zd. More particularly, the present invention relates to catalyst compositions comprising imidazole and/or its derivative. The present invention further relates to the stable pre-blend formulations and resulting polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foams. A method for stabilizing thermosetting foam blends comprises combining: (a) a polyisocyanate and, optionally, isocyanate compatible raw materials; and (b) a polyol pre-mix composition comprising a halogenated olefinic blowing agent, a polyol, a surfactant, and a catalyst, wherein the catalyst comprises substituted imidazole having C2 or greater substitutions at the N1 nitrogen and/or its derivative. The resultant polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foams have uniform cell structure with little or no foam collapse. 1. A stabilized thermosetting foam blend which comprises:(a) a polyisocyanate and, optionally, one or more isocyanate compatible raw materials; and(b) a polyol pre-mix composition which comprises a halogenated olefinic blowing agent, a polyol, a surfactant, and a catalyst composition comprising a non-amine catalyst and an amine catalyst consisting of a substituted imidazole having C2 or greater substitutions at the N1 nitrogen.2. The stabilized thermosetting foam blend of claim 1 , wherein the substituted imidazole having C2 or greater substitutions at the N1 nitrogen is selected from the group consisting of N-hydroxypropyl-2-ethyl-4-methyl imidazole claim 1 , N-hydroxypropyl-2-methyl imidazole claim 1 , N-hydroxypropyl-4-methyl imidazole claim 1 , N-hydroxyethyl-4-methyl imidazole claim 1 , N-hydroxyethyl-2-ethyl-4-methyl imidazole claim 1 , N-hydroxyethyl-2-methyl imidazole claim 1 , and mixture thereof.3. The stabilized thermosetting foam blend of claim 1 , ...

AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE

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. 1. A heat transfer composition comprising at least about 50% by weight of a ternary azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of from about 60 wt. % to about 88.0 wt. % cis-1-chloro-3 ,3 ,3-trifluoropropene , from about 2.0 wt. % to about 3.0 wt. % methanol and from about 10.0 wt. % to about 30.0 wt. % trans-1 ,2-dichloroethylene.212.-. (canceled)13. A blowing agent comprising the composition of .14. A blowing agent comprising at least about 5% by weight of a ternary azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of from about 60 wt. % to about 88.0 wt. % cis-1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene claim 1 , from about 2.0 wt. % to about 3.0 wt. % methanol and from about 10.0 wt. % to about 30.0 wt. % trans-1 claim 1 ,2-dichloroethylene.15. A foamable composition comprising one or more components capable of forming foam and the composition of .16. A foam formed from the foamable composition of .17. A closed cell foam comprising the foam of .18. A sprayable composition comprising a material to be sprayed and a propellant comprising a ternary azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of from about 60 wt. % to about 88.0 wt. % cis-1-chloro-3 claim 16 ,3 claim 16 ,3-trifluoropropene claim 16 , from about 2.0 wt. % to about 3.0 wt. % methanol and from about 10.0 wt. % to about 30.0 wt. % trans-1 claim 16 ,2-dichloroethylene.19. The sprayable composition of in the form of an aerosol.20. The sprayable composition of wherein said material to be sprayed is selected from the group consisting of cosmetics claim 18 , cleaning solvent claim 18 ...

Compositions comprising a fluoroolefin

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.

Phenol Resin Foam and Method for Producing the Same

Provided is a phenol resin foam that has low initial thermal conductivity and that retains low thermal conductivity for a long period of time. The present phenol resin foam may contain a cyclopentane and a high-boiling hydrocarbon with a boiling point of from 120° C. to 550° C. and may have a density of from 10 kg/mto 150 kg/m. The content of the cyclopentane in the phenol resin foam per 22.4×10mspace volume in the phenol resin foam is from 0.25 mol to 0.85 mol. 1. A phenol resin foam that contains a cyclopentane and a high-boiling hydrocarbon with a boiling point of from 120° C. to 550° C. and that has a density of from 10 kg/mto 150 kg/m , wherein{'sup': −3', '3, 'a content X, in mol, of the cyclopentane per 22.4×10mspace volume in the phenol resin foam is from 0.25 to 0.85,'}a proportion of the cyclopentane in a hydrocarbon having a carbon number of 6 or less included in the phenol resin foam is from 60 mol % to 100 mol %, and{'sup': −3', '3, 'claim-text': [{'br': None, 'i': a=−', 'X+, '11.61 31.57 \u2003\u2003(1); and'}, {'br': None, 'i': b=', 'X−, '2.67 0.46 \u2003\u2003(2).'}], 'an extracted amount Y, in gram, of the high-boiling hydrocarbon with a boiling point of from 120° C. to 550° C. that is extracted in chloroform per 22.4×10mspace volume in the phenol resin foam when the phenol resin foam is ground and subject to extraction processing in chloroform is within the range from a coefficient b, which is calculated by the equation (2) below, to a coefficient a, which is calculated by the equation (1) below2. The phenol resin foam according to claim 1 , wherein the high-boiling hydrocarbon with a boiling point of from 120° C. to 550° C. is in the form of liquid at a pressure of 101.325 kPa and a temperature of 30° C.3. The phenol resin foam according to claim 1 , whereinthe hydrocarbon having a carbon number of 6 or less included in the phenol resin foam includes from 60 mol % to 99.9 mol % of the cyclopentane, andthe hydrocarbon having a carbon number of 6 or ...

Extruded styrene resin foam and process for producing same

An extruded styrenic resin foam may include 100 parts by weight of a styrenic resin; 0.5 to 8.0 parts by weight of a flame retardant; 1.0 to 5.0 parts by weight of graphite; a saturated hydrocarbon having 3 to 5 carbon atoms; and a hydrofluoroolefin. 1 kg of the extruded styrenic resin foam includes the hydrofluoroolefin in an amount of 0.05 to 0.40 mol, and the saturated hydrocarbon in an amount of 0.10 to 0.40 mol, a total amount of the saturated hydrocarbon and the hydrofluoroolefin being 0.30 to 0.50 mol relative to 1 kg of the extruded styrenic resin foam.

POLYURETHANE FOAM PREMIXES CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENTS AND FOAMS MADE FROM SAME

The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to closed-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a silicone surfactant, and a non-amine catalyst used alone or in combination with an amine catalyst. 1. A foamable composition comprising:a. a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent,b. one or more polyols,c. one or more surfactants, andd. a catalyst system comprising at least a first metal and at least a second metal, and at least one amine catalyst selected from the group of amine catalysts having a pKa of not less than about 10.2. The foamable composition of wherein said first and second metal catalyst is selected from the group consisting of bismuth nitrate claim 1 , lead 2-ethylhexoate claim 1 , lead benzoate claim 1 , lead naphthanate claim 1 , ferric chloride claim 1 , antimony trichloride claim 1 , antimony glycolate claim 1 , tin salts of carboxylic acids claim 1 , dialkyl tin salts of carboxylic acids claim 1 , potassium acetate claim 1 , potassium octoate claim 1 , potassium 2-ethylhexoate claim 1 , potassium salts of carboxylic acids claim 1 , zinc salts of carboxylic acids claim 1 , zinc 2-ethylhexanoate claim 1 , glycine salts claim 1 , alkali metal carboxylic acid salts claim 1 , and sodium N-(2-hydroxy-5-nonylphenol)methyl-N-methylglycinate claim 1 , tin (II) 2-ethylhexanoate claim 1 , dibutyltin dilaurate claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The foamable composition of wherein said first and second metal catalyst is each present in an amount of about 0.001 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % claim 2 , by weight of the composition.4. The foamable composition of further comprising a quaternary ammonium carboxylate.5. ...

HYDROFLUOROOLEFINS AND METHODS OF USING SAME

A hydrofluoroolefin is represented by the following general formula (A): in which, Rfand Rfare (i) independently linear or branched fluoroalkyl groups having with 1-8 carbon atoms and optionally include one or more catenated heteroatoms; or (ii) bonded together to form a ring structure having 4-8 carbon atoms and optionally include one or more catenated heteroatoms; α is CF, F, H; β is F or H; γ is CF, F, CFH, CFH, or CH, and the compound includes a total of 1-4 H atoms; and with the provisos that at least one of α and γ is F or H; when γ is CFor F, at least one of α and β is H; when γ is CH, at least one of α and β is F, and when α is CF, then β is H and γ is F; wherein at least one of Rfand Rfhave two or more carbon atoms. 3. The hydrofluoroolefin compound of claim 2 , wherein δ is H and ε is F.4. The hydrofluoroolefin compound of claim 2 , wherein δ is H and ε is H.5. (canceled)7. The hydrofluoroolefin compound of claim 6 , wherein ζ claim 6 , η claim 6 , and θ are F claim 6 , and λ and μ are H.8. The hydrofluoroolefin compound of claim 6 , wherein ζ claim 6 , η claim 6 , and θ are F claim 6 , and one of λ and μ is H claim 6 , and the other of λ and μ is F.9. The hydrofluoroolefin compound of claim 6 , wherein ζ claim 6 , η claim 6 , and θ are H claim 6 , and λ and μ are F.11. A working fluid comprising a hydrofluoroolefin compound according to of claim 1 , wherein the hydrofluoolefin compound is present in the working fluid at an amount of at least 25% by weight based on the total weight of the working fluid.1214-. (canceled)15. An apparatus for heat transfer comprising:a device; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a mechanism for transferring heat to or from the device, the mechanism comprising a heat transfer fluid that comprises a hydrofluoolefin compound according to .'}16. An apparatus for heat transfer according to claim 15 , wherein the device is selected from a microprocessor claim 15 , a semiconductor wafer used to manufacture a ...

HYDROCHLOROFLUOROOLEFIN BLOWING AGENT COMPOSITIONS

The use of a composition as an agent for blowing a projected biocomponent polyurethane foam, said composition including 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and/or 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and at least one additional compound chosen from hydrochlorofluoroolefins, hydrofluoroolefins, hydrochloroolefins, hydrofluorocarbons, hydrochlorofluorocarbons, hydrocarbons, substituted or unsubstituted ethers, substituted or unsubstituted alcohols, substituted or unsubstituted aldehydes, substituted or unsubstituted ketones and substituted or unsubstituted esters, and said composition having a boiling point greater than or equal to 20° C. Also, a method for manufacturing polyurethane foam on the basis of the use above. 114-. (canceled)15. A two-component sprayed polyurethane foam , comprising , within closed cells , a blowing agent composition of 1-chloro-3 ,3 ,3-trifluoropropene and at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting of hydrochloro-fluoroolefins , hydrofluoroolefins , hydrochloroolefins , hydrofluorocarbons , hydro-chlorofluorocarbons , hydrocarbons , substituted or unsubstituted ethers , substituted or unsubstituted alcohols , substituted or unsubstituted aldehydes , substituted or unsubstituted ketones and substituted or unsubstituted esters ,said blowing agent composition having a boiling point greater than or equal to 20° C. at a pressure of 1.013 bar, a cell size from 0.05 to 1 mm;', 'a proportion of closed cells of greater than or equal to 90;', {'sup': '3', 'a density of less than or equal to 55 kg/m;'}, 'a volume change after 48 hours at 70° C. of less than or equal to 3%;', 'a volume change after 48 hours at −20° C. of less than or equal to 3%;', 'an initial thermal conductivity at 10° C. of less than or equal to 24 mW/mK;', 'a thermal conductivity at 10° C. after aging of less than or equal to 28 mW/mK;', 'a compressive strength in the direction parallel to the expansion of greater than or equal to 100 kPa; and', 'a compressive ...

COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING TETRAFLUOROPROPENE AND CARBON DIOXIDE

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 (CO) and from about 99 to about 60 percent, on a weight basis, of a compound having the Formula I XCFR(I), where X is a Cor a Cunsaturated, 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. 1. A foam formed from a foamable composition comprising a blowing agent comprising from about 1 to about 40 percent by weight of carbon dioxide (CO) and from about 60 to about 99 percent by weight of one or more compounds of Formula I , XCF(I) , wherein X is a Cunsaturated , substituted , alkyl radical , and wherein the foam comprises COand said at least one compound of Formula I in a weight ratio of from about 1:99 to about 40:60 , respectively.2. A closed cell foam comprising the foam of .3. The foam of wherein the weight ratio of COto said at least one compound of Formula I is at least about 5:95.4. The foam of wherein the weight ratio of COto said at least one compound of Formula I is at least about 3:97.5. The foam of wherein said blowing agent is non-flammable.6. The foam of claim 1 , wherein said foamable composition further comprises at least one adjuvant selected from the group consisting of dispersing agents claim 1 , surfactants claim 1 , supplemental flame suppressants claim 1 , cell stabilizers claim 1 , polyols claim 1 , polyol premix components claim 1 , and combinations of two or more of these.7. The foam of claim 1 , wherein said foam is a thermoplastic foam.8. The foam of claim 7 , wherein the thermoplastic foam is ...

BLOWING AGENT COMPOSITIONS OF HYDROFLUOROOLEFINS AND HYDROCHLORORFLUOROOLEFINS

The present invention relates to blowing agent compositions of HFC-152a and at least one hydrochlorofluoroolefin (HCFO). The HCFOs can include, but are not limited to, 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd), 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233xf) and mixtures thereof. The blowing agent compositions are useful in the production of low density insulating foams with improved k-factor made from thermoplastic resins. The blowing agent compositions may also optionally include one or more hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs). 1. A thermoplastic foam product comprising a thermoplastic and a blowing agent composition , wherein the blowing agent composition comprises 1 ,1-difluoroethane and at least one hydrochlorofluoroolefin and wherein the thermoplastic foam product has a density of less than about 50 kg/m.2. The thermoplastic foam product according to claim 1 , wherein 1 claim 1 ,1-difluoroethene comprises between about 5 mol % and 60 mol % of the blowing agent composition.3. The thermoplastic foam product according to claim 1 , wherein 1 claim 1 ,1-difluoroethene comprises between 10 mol % and 40 mol % of the blowing agent composition.4. The thermoplastic foam product according to claim 3 , wherein the thermoplastic foam product has a density less than 50 kg/m.5. The thermoplastic foam product according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one hydrochlorofluoroolefin comprises 1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene.6. The thermoplastic foam product according to claim 5 , wherein more than 75% of the 1-chloro-3 claim 5 ,3 claim 5 ,3-trifluoropropene is trans-1-chloro-3 claim 5 ,3 claim 5 ,3-trifluoropropene.7. The thermoplastic foam product according to claim 5 , wherein the thermoplastic foam product has a density less than 45 kg/m.8. The thermoplastic foam product according to wherein the hydrochlorofluoroolefin is comprised of 1-chloro-3 claim 4 ,3 claim 4 ,3-trifluoropropene.9. The thermoplastic foam product according to wherein the blowing agent ...

COMPOSITIONS AND USES OF CIS-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE

This invention relates to thermoset, thermal insulating panel, pour-in-place and spray foams having desirable and unexpectedly low thermal conductivity, and to compositions, method and systems which use and/or are used to make such foams comprising: (a) providing thermosetting foam forming component and a blowing agent for forming predominantly closed cells in the foam, wherein the blowing agent comprises: (i) cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (HFO-1336mzzm(Z)) and water, with the HFO-1336mzzm(Z) and water in the blowing agent together comprising at least about 50% by weight of the total of all components in the blowing agent and (ii) the weight ratio of HFO-1336mzzm(Z) to water in the blowing agent is from about 90:10 to less than 98:2 and (b) forming foam from said provided foamable composition. 1. A method of making thermoset , thermal insulating foam , said foam being selected from panel and spray foams , said method comprising:(a) providing a foamable composition comprising a thermosetting foam forming component and blowing agent for forming closed cells in the foam, wherein the blowing agent comprises: cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (HFO-1336mzzm(Z)) and water, wherein (i) said HFO-1336mzzm(Z) and said water in the blowing agent together comprise at least about 50% by weight of the total of all components in the blowing agent; and (ii) the weight ratio of HFO-1336mzzm(Z) to water in the blowing agent is from about 90:10 to less than 98:2, and(b) forming panel foam or spray foam from said provided foamable composition.2. The method of wherein said thermosetting foam components comprise a polyurethane foam forming component.3. The method of wherein said HFO-1336mzzm(Z) and said water in the blowing agent together comprise at least about 70% by weight of the foam blowing agent.4. The method of wherein said HFO-1336mzzm(Z) and said water in the blowing agent together comprise about 100% by weight of the foam blowing agent.5. The method of wherein said HFO- ...

COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FLUORINE SUBSTITUTED OLEFINS

Various uses of fluorinated alkenes, particularly HFO-1234 and HFCO-1233zd in a variety of applications, including refrigeration, foams, blowing agents, aerosols, propellants, solvent compositions, fire extinguishing and suppressing agents, extraction agents and catalyst deposition are disclosed. 2. A blowing agent comprising the composition of .3. The blowing agent of wherein said first fluoroalkene is 1 claim 2 ,1 claim 2 ,1 claim 2 ,trifluoro claim 2 ,3-chloro-propene (HFCO-1233zd).4. The blowing agent of wherein said first fluoroalkene comprises trans-1 claim 2 ,1 claim 2 ,1 claim 2 ,trifluoro claim 2 ,3-chloro-propene (transHFCO-1233zd).5. The blowing agent of wherein said first fluoroalkene comprises cis-1 claim 2 ,1 claim 2 ,1 claim 2 ,trifluoro claim 2 ,3-chloro-propene (cisHFCO-1233zd).6. The blowing agent of wherein said at least one additional component comprises from about 50% to about 85% by weight of at least one hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of iso-pentane claim 3 , normal-pentane claim 3 , cyclo-pentane claim 3 , butane and iso-butane and combinations of these.7. The blowing agent of wherein said HFCO-1233zd is present in the composition in an amount of from about 20% by weight to about 90% by weight of the composition claim 3 , and wherein said at least one additional component comprises from about 50% to about 85% by weight of at least one hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of iso-pentane claim 3 , normal-pentane claim 3 , cyclo-pentane claim 3 , butane and iso-butane and combinations of these.8. The blowing agent of wherein said at least one additional component comprises 2-ethyl-1-hexanol.9. The blowing agent of wherein said at least one additional component comprises trans-1 claim 3 ,2 dicchloroethylene.10. The blowing agent of wherein said at least one additional component comprises dimethoxymethane.11. The blowing agent of wherein said HFCO-1233zd is present in the composition in an amount of from about 5% by ...

ISOCYANATE-FREE FOAM USING CARBON MICHAEL ADDITION CHEMISTRY

A seating device has a seating platform and at least one leg supporting it in its elevated position. 1. (canceled)2. The method of claim 23 , wherein the formulation has a ratio of at least one multifunctional carbon Michael acceptor to at least one multifunctional carbon Michael donor of 0.9 to 1.6.3. (canceled)4. The method of claim 25 , wherein the aprotic polar solvent is triethyl phosphate and the protic polar solvent is water.5. (canceled)6. The method of claim 23 , wherein the at least one multifunctional carbon Michael acceptor is at least one multifunctional acrylate.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the at least one multifunctional acrylate comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of polypropylene glycol diacrylate claim 6 , dipropylene glycol diacrylate claim 6 , dipentaerythritol pentaacrylate claim 6 , dipentaerythritol hexaacrylate claim 6 , polyethylene glycol diacrylate claim 6 , PEG 400 diacrylate claim 6 , PEG 600 diacrylate claim 6 , trimethylolpropane triacrylate claim 6 , ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate claim 6 , tripropylene glycol diacrylate claim 6 , di(trimethylolpropane) tetraacrylate claim 6 , pentaerythritol tetraacrylate claim 6 , pentaerythritol triacrylate claim 6 , bisphenol A glycolate diacrylate claim 6 , ethoxylated bisphenol A diacrylate claim 6 , polyethylene glycol dimethacrylate claim 6 , ethoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate claim 6 , epoxy acrylates claim 6 , polyester acrylate.8. The method of claim 23 , wherein the at least one multifunctional carbon Michael donor comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of acetoacetate esters and acetoacetamides.9. The method of claim 23 , wherein the at least one multifunctional carbon Michael donor is propane-1 claim 23 ,1 claim 23 ,1-triyltrimethyl tris(acetoacetate).10. The method of claim 23 , wherein the second part further comprises a physical blowing agent comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting ...

MIXTURES CONTAINING 1.1.1.4.4.4.- HEXAFLUOROBUTENE AND 1-CHLORO-3.3.3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE

The present invention relates to mixtures of 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutene (1336mzzm) and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd). The blends are useful as blowing agents for polymer foam, solvents, aerosol propellants and heat transfer media. 1. A blowing agent composition comprising:1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluorobutene (1336mzzm);1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd); andoptionally at least one adjuvant selected from the group consisting of co-blowing agent(s), polyol(s), surfactant(s), polymer modifier(s), colorant(s), dye(s), solubility enhancer(s), flammability suppressant(s), flame retardants(s), antibacterial agent(s), viscosity reduction modifier(s), filler(s), vapor pressure modifier(s), nucleating agent(s), catalyst(s) and combination of any two or more of these.2. The blowing agent of wherein said 1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd) comprises trans-1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene.3. The blowing agent of wherein said 1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd) comprises from about 50 weight percent to about 100 weight percent trans-1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene and from about 0 weight percent to about 50 weight percent cis-1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene.4. The blowing agent of wherein said 1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd) comprises from about 75 weight percent to about 100 weight percent trans-1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene and from about 0 weight percent to about 25 weight percent cis-1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene.5. The blowing agent of wherein said 1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd) comprises from about 90 weight percent to about 100 weight percent trans-1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene and from about 0 weight percent to about 10 weight percent cis-1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene.6. The blowing agent of wherein said 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 ...

Expanding Polyurethane Foam and Methods and Systems for Using Same

The present disclosure relates generally to methods, devices and systems for insulation, e.g., of cavities associated with walls, ceilings, floors and other building structures, with foam insulation. In one aspect, the disclosure provides a method for providing a cavity of a building with an expanded foam insulation. The method includes dispensing an amount of an expanding foam insulation into the cavity, the expanding foam insulation being dispensable and expandable to provide the expanded foam insulation material, the expanding foam insulation material formed from a premix comprising at least one polyol, at least one polyisocyanate, a blowing agent, and an encapsulated catalyst, the encapsulated catalyst comprising a plurality of catalyst capsules, each comprising an amount of catalyst and a capsule shell encapsulating the catalyst, wherein the dispensing is performed to apply a force to the encapsulated catalyst sufficient to break capsules and release catalyst, the released catalyst initiating reaction between the at least one polyol and the at least one isocyanate; and then allowing the dispensed amount of expanding foam insulation to substantially finish expanding after it is dispensed in the cavity, thereby forming the expanded foam insulation in the cavity. 1. A method for providing a cavity of a building with an expanded foam insulation , the cavity being enclosed by one or more walls including a first wall , the method comprisingdispensing an amount of an expanding foam insulation into the cavity, the expanding foam insulation being dispensable and expandable to provide the expanded foam insulation material, the expanding foam insulation material formed from a premix comprising at least one polyol, at least one polyisocyanate, a blowing agent, and an encapsulated catalyst, the encapsulated catalyst comprising a plurality of catalyst capsules, each comprising an amount of catalyst and a capsule shell encapsulating the catalyst, wherein the dispensing is ...

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY DRIVEN POLYURETHANE SPRAY FOAM SYSTEMS

Described herein are processes for producing a polyurethane foam by mixing the following: (a) polymeric MDI with less than 40% by weight content of difunctional MDI and an aliphatic halogenated hydrocarbon compound (d1) composed of 2 to 5 carbon atoms and of at least one hydrogen atom and of at least one fluorine and/or chlorine atom, where the compound (d1) includes at least one carbon-carbon double bond, to give an isocyanate component (A), and reacting with a polyol component (b) to give the polyurethane foam. Also described herein is a polyurethane foam obtainable by said process. 1. A process for producing a polyurethane foam by mixing the following to give a reaction mixture:(a) polymeric MDI with less than 40% by weight content of difunctional MDI,(b) compounds having at least two hydrogen atoms reactive toward isocyanate groups, comprising (b1) at least one polyester polyol and (b2) at least one polyether polyol,(c) optionally flame retardant,(d) blowing agent, comprising at least one aliphatic halogenated hydrocarbon compound (d1) composed of 2 to 5 carbon atoms and of at least one hydrogen atom and of at least one fluorine and/or chlorine atom, wherein the compound (d1) comprises at least one carbon-carbon double bond,(e) optionally catalyst, and(f) optionally auxiliaries and additional substances,spraying the reaction mixture onto a substrate, andallowing said reaction mixture to harden to give the polyurethane foam, whereinan isocyanate component (A) comprising polyisocyanates (a) and blowing agent (d1), and a polyol component (B) comprising compounds (b) having at least two hydrogen atoms reactive toward isocyanate groups are produced, and thenisocyanate component (A) and polyol component (B), and also optionally other compounds (c), (e) and (f) are mixed to give the reaction mixture, wherein a ratio by mass of the isocyanate component (A) to polyol component (B) is at least 1.2.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein a viscosity of the ...

HEAT TRANSFER COMPOSITIONS

A heat transfer composition includes: 1. A heat transfer composition comprising:(i) trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze(E));(ii) a second component selected from difluoromethane (R-32), propane (R-1270), propane (R290) and mixtures thereof;(iii) a third component selected from pentafluoroethane (R-125), 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R-34a), and mixtures thereof; and optionally(iv) a fourth component selected from fluoroethane (R-161), 1,1-difluoroethane (R-152a) and mixtures thereof.2. A composition according to claim 1 , comprising from about 5 to about 50% by weight of R-1234ze(E).3. A composition according to claim 1 , comprising from about 10 to about 40% by weight of the second component.4. A composition according to claim 1 , comprising from about 10 to about 80% by weight of the third component.5. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein the second component comprises R-32.6. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein the third component is R-125 and R-134a.7. A composition according to claim 1 , comprising R-161 as the fourth component.8. A composition according to claim 7 , comprising R-1234ze(E) claim 7 , R-32 claim 7 , R-134a and R-161.9. A composition according to claim 8 , comprising from about 5 to about 60% by weight R-1234ze(E) claim 8 , from about 20 to about 50% by weight R-32 claim 8 , from about 10 to about 60% by weight R-161 claim 8 , and from about 10 to about 40% by weight R-134a.10. A composition according to claim 9 , comprising from about 30 to about 60% by weight R-1234ze(E) claim 9 , from about 20 to about 50% by weight R-32 claim 9 , from about 10 to about 30% by weight R-161 claim 9 , and from about 10 to about 25% by weight R-134a.11. A composition according to claim 7 , comprising R-1234ze(E) claim 7 , R-32 claim 7 , R-125 and R-161.12. A composition according to claim 11 , comprising from about 0 to about 65% by weight R-1234ze(E) claim 11 , from about 15 to about 40% by weight R-32 claim 11 , from about 10 to about 30% by ...

POLYURETHANE FOAM PREMIXES CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENTS AND FOAMS MADE FROM SAME

Disclosed are polyol premix compositions, and foams formed therefrom, which comprise a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a silicone surfactant, and a catalyst system that includes a bismuth-based metal catalyst. Such catalysts may be used alone or in combination with an amine catalyst and/or other non-amine catalysts. 1. A method of forming a thermoset foam comprising:forming a polyol premix comprising: (a) from about 60 wt % to about 95 wt % of polyol; (b) from about 1 wt % to about 30 wt % of blowing agent, said blowing agent comprising from about 7 wt % to about 98 wt % by of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene; (c) at least one surfactant; and (d) a catalyst system comprising metal-based catalyst, wherein said metal based-catalyst consists essentially of at least one bismuth-based metal catalyst;using said polyol premix after a storage period of at least one month to form a foamable composition,forming a foam from said foamable composition, provided that said polyol premix is sufficiently free of non-bismuth-based catalyst such that said foam has a cream time of not greater than 10 seconds.2. The method of wherein said foam formed from said polyol premix has a cream time of not greater than 10 seconds when aged for 3 months at room temperature.3. The method of wherein said bismuth-metal catalyst comprises a catalyst represented by the formula Bi—(R) claim 1 , wherein each R is independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen claim 1 , a halide claim 1 , a hydroxide claim 1 , a sulfate claim 1 , a carbonate claim 1 , a cyanate claim 1 , a thiocyanate claim 1 , an isocyanate claim 1 , a isothiocyanate claim 1 , a carboxylate claim 1 , an oxalate claim 1 , a C-Calkane claim 1 , a C-Calkene claim 1 , a C-Calkyne claim 1 , a heteroalkyl group claim 1 , an aryl group claim 1 , a ketone claim 1 , an aldehyde claim 1 , an esters claim 1 , an ether claim 1 , an alcohol claim 1 , an alcoholate claim 1 , a phenolate claim 1 , a glycolates ...

Azeotropic and Azeotrope-Like Compositions Comprising Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluoro-2-Butene and Methyl PERFLUOROPROPYL ETHER

Disclosed are azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions containing Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and methyl perfluoropropyl ether. Also disclosed is process of using the azeotropic or azeotrope-like composition as blowing agents for preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam. Also disclosed is a process of using the azeotropic or azeotrope-like composition as a refrigerant for producing cooling or heating. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of using the azeotropic or azeotrope-like composition as propellants for producing an aerosol. 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. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as dielectrics. 15-. (canceled)6. A process for preparing a thermoset foam comprising combining and mixing a polyurethane component A , with a polyurethane component B comprising a composition consisting essentially of:(a) Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene; and(b) methyl perfluoropropyl ether; wherein the methyl perfluoropropyl ether is present in an effective amount to form an azeotrope-like combination or an azeotropic combination with the Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene;as a blowing agent, to prepare a foamable composition, and dispensing said foamable composition into a mold or other cavity to be filled with foam.7. (canceled)8. A process for producing cooling comprising condensing an azeotrope-like composition or an azeotropic composition consisting essentially of:(a) Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene; and(b) methyl perfluoropropyl ether; wherein the methyl perfluoropropyl ether is present in an effective amount to form an azeotrope-like combination or an azeotropic combination with the Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene;and ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM

A method for producing an extruded polystyrene foam in which when a foamable melted product, obtained by heat-melting a styrene resin composition and adding a foaming agent thereto in an extruder provided with a die slit section having an opening a (mm) in the thickness direction, is extrusion-foamed through the die slit section into a low pressure zone to form a plate-shaped foam, thereby obtaining an extruded polystyrene foam having a density of 20 kg/mor more and 45 kg/mor less, a closed cell ratio of 90% or more, and a thickness A (mm) of 10 mm or more and 150 mm or less, a foaming agent containing hydrofluoroolefin and other organic foaming agent is used, a thickness extension ratio A/a of an opening a in the thickness direction of the die slit section and a thickness A of the extruded polystyrene foam is adjusted to 18 or less, and a foamable melted product, just before the extrusion from the die slit section, is pressurized to 4.5 MPa or more and 10.0 MPa or less. 1. A method for producing an extruded polystyrene foam the method comprising:heat-melting a resin composition comprising a styrene resin;adding a foaming agent to the heat-melted resin composition to obtain a foamable melted product; and{'sup': 3', '3, 'extruding and foaming the foamable melted product by extruding the foamable melted product into a low pressure zone through a die slit section of an extruder, the die slit section having an opening having a size of a mm in a thickness direction, to form a plate-shaped foam having a density of from 20 kg/mto 45 kg/m, a closed cell ratio of 90% or more, and a thickness A of 10 mm or more and 150 mm or less,'}wherein the foaming agent comprises hydrofluoroolefin and other organic foaming agent,a thickness extension ratio A/a is 18 or less, andthe foamable melted product, just before the extrusion from the die slit section, is pressurized to 4.5 MPa to 10.0 MPa.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness extension ratio A/a is from 3 to 18 ...

STABILITY OF POLYURETHANE POLYOL BLENDS CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENT

A polyol pre-mix composition includes a blowing agent having a halogenated hydroolefin, a polyol, a catalyst composition, and an antioxidant. The antioxidant may be, for example, a benzene diol or a benzene triol or other polyhydroxy-substituted aromatic compound, which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents such as alkyl groups. A two-part system for producing a thermosetting foam blend includes (a) a polyisocyanate and, optionally, one or more isocyanate compatible raw materials; and (b) the polyol pre-mix composition. A method for producing a thermosetting foam blend includes combining: (a) a polyisocyanate; and (b) the polyol pre-mix composition. 1. A polyol pre-mix composition comprising a blowing agent comprising a halogenated hydroolefin , a polyol , a catalyst composition comprising an amine catalyst , a non-amine catalyst , or catalyst mixture thereof; and an antioxidant.2. The polyol pre-mix composition of claim 1 , wherein the antioxidant comprises at least one primary antioxidant or at least one primary and at least one secondary antioxidant.3. The polyol pre-mix composition of claim 2 , wherein the at least one primary antioxidant is chosen from monohydroxy-substituted aromatic compounds comprising one hydroxyl group on an aromatic ring claim 2 , and optionally comprising one or more substituents other than hydroxyl.4. The polyol pre-mix composition of claim 2 , wherein the at least one primary antioxidant is chosen from polyhydroxy-substituted aromatic compounds comprising at least two hydroxyl groups on an aromatic ring claim 2 , and optionally comprising one or more substituents other than hydroxyl.5. The polyol pre-mix composition of claim 4 , wherein the at least one primary antioxidant is chosen from substituted and unsubstituted benzene diols and benzene triols.6. The polyol pre-mix composition of claim 5 , wherein the at least one primary antioxidant is chosen from substituted and unsubstituted 1 claim 5 ,2-benzenediols claim 5 ...

PERFLUOROAMINOOLEFINS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

Described herein is a perfluorinated aminoolefin compound of general formula (I): CFY═CXN(R)CFR′ where: (a) Rand R′ are (i) independently selected from a linear or branched perfluoroalkyl group having 1-8 carbon atoms, optionally comprising at least one catenated O or N atom, or (ii) bonded together to form a perfluorinated ring structure having 4-8 ring carbon atoms, optionally comprising at least one catenated O atom; and (b) X and Y are (i) independently selected from a perfluoroalkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms, or (ii) bonded together to form a perfluorinated ring structure having 5-6 ring carbon atoms. Such compounds may be used in heat transfer, foam blowing or immersion cooling applications, or as a working fluid in a Rankine cycle, a coating or lubricant, or as a dielectric fluid. Also disclosed herein is a method for making such compounds. 1. A perfluorinated aminoolefin compound represented by the following general formula (I): CFY═CXN(R)CFR′ where:{'sub': f', 'f, '(a) Rand R′ are (i) independently selected from a linear or branched perfluoroalkyl group having 1-8 carbon atoms, optionally comprising at least one catenated O or N atom, or (ii) bonded together to form a perfluorinated ring structure having 4-8 ring carbon atoms, optionally comprising at least one catenated O atom; and'}(b) X and Y are (i) independently selected from a perfluoroalkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms, or (ii) bonded together to form a perfluorinated ring structure having 5-6 ring carbon atoms.2. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein Rand R′ are bonded together to form a five- or six-membered ring.3. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein the perfluorinated ring structure having 4-8 ring carbon atoms further comprises at least one perfluorinated alkyl substituent.4. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein Rand R′ are independently selected from —CF claim 1 , —CFCF claim 1 , or —CFCFCF.5. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein X and Y are bonded together to ...

COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE AND USES THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and additional compounds that may be useful as refrigerants, heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellants, foaming agents, blowing agents, solvents, cleaning agents, carrier fluids, displacement drying agents, buffing abrasion agents, polymerization media, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethane, gaseous dielectrics, power cycle working fluids, extinguishing agents, and fire suppression agents in liquid or vapor form. 1. A composition comprising Z-HFO-1336mzz and at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting of HFO-1243zf , HCC-40 , HCFO-1223 , CFC-113a , CFC-113 , CFC-11 , HFO-1429 , HFC-449 , HFO-1327 , HFO-1132 , HCFC-123a , chlorobutane , ethyl benzene , o-xylene , m-xylene , and p-xylene , wherein the composition contains less than about 1 weight percent of said additional compound , based on the total weight of the composition.2. The composition of further comprising at least one tracer compound selected from the group consisting of HFC-356 claim 1 , HCFC-123 claim 1 , HCFC-133a claim 1 , HFC-143a claim 1 , HCFO-1122 claim 1 , HCFO-1122a claim 1 , CFO-1316 claim 1 , HCFO-1335 claim 1 , HFO-1345 claim 1 , and HCFO-1326.3. A composition comprising at least one composition selected from the group consisting of:Z-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, and HCFO-1335;Z-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, and HFO-1345;Z-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, and HCFC-123;Z-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, and CFC-11;Z-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, HCFO-1335, and HFO-1345;Z-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, HCFO-1335, and HCFC-123;Z-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, HCFO-1335, and CFC-11;Z-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, HFO-1345, and HCFC-123;Z-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, HFO-1345, and CFC-11;Z-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1429, HCFO-1335, HFO-1345, and HCFC-123;Z-HFO-1336mzz, HCFO-1335, and HFO-1345;Z-HFO-1336mzz, HCFO-1335, and HCFC-123;Z-HFO-1336mzz, HCFO-1335, and CFC-11;Z-HFO-1336mzz, HCFO-1335, HFO-1345, and HCFC-123;Z-HFO-1336mzz, HFO-1345, ...

Process for Extending the Shelf Life of Gaseous Olefinic Propellants in Polyurethane Foams

The invention described herein generally pertains to a composition and a method for improving the shelf life of a gaseous hydrofluoroolefin propellant, the improvement comprising at least the increased aromatic polyester polyol(s) in combination with a tertiary amine catalyst comprising at least two cyclohexyl rings and an aliphatic metal salt catalyst, the amine catalyst having less than 10% nitrogen on a weight basis. 1. A two-component polyurethane foam having a rise , a height , an initial foam gel time and a tack time which is within approximately 20% of those parameters using the propellant HFO-1234ze as compared to a polyurethane foam blown using the blowing agent HFC-134a after accelerated aging of said reactants when under pressure of at least approximately 130 psi , comprising:an “A-side” diisocyanate; and at least one aromatic polyester polyol and no more than approximately 10% aliphatic polyether polyol; and', at least one tertiary amine catalyst comprising at least two cyclohexyl rings;', 'at least one aliphatic metal salt catalyst; and, 'at least two catalysts comprising, 'up to about 1.5 wt. % water., 'a “B-side” blend comprising2. The polyurethane foam of whereinsaid at least one aromatic polyester polyol is at least two aromatic polyester polyols.3. The polyurethane foam of which further comprisesno more than ˜1% of an aliphatic polyether polyol.4. The polyurethane foam of comprising:essentially no added water.5. The polyurethane foam of in which the at least one aromatic polyester polyol comprises:at least two aromatic rings.6. The polyurethane foam of whereinthe at least one tertiary amine catalyst comprises no more than 11 weight percent nitrogen.7. The polyurethane foam of whereinthe at least one tertiary amine catalyst comprises no more than 10 weight percent nitrogen.8. The polyurethane foam of whereinthe aliphatic metal salt is a metal alkanoate.9. The polyurethane foam of whereinthe metal alkanoate is a potassium alkanoate.10. The ...

Azeotropic and Azeotrope-Like Compositions of Hfo- E-1,3,4,4,4-Pentafluoro-3-Trifluoromethyl-1-Butene and Uses Thereof

Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene with a second compound selected from the group consisting of methyl formate and HFO-E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene. Also disclosed are processes of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents; of producing refrigeration by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions; of producing cooling; of producing heating; of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents; of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions; of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media; of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions; and of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as dielectrics. 118-. (canceled)19. A process comprising using an azeotropic or azeotrope-like composition as a power cycle working fluid , wherein said azeotropic or azeotrope-like composition consists essentially of HFO-E-1 ,3 ,4 ,4 ,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene and a second compound selected from the group consisting of methyl formate and HFO-E-1 ,1 ,1 ,4 ,4 ,4-hexafluoro-2-butene.20. The process of claim 19 , wherein the second compound is methyl formate.21. The process of claim 19 , wherein the second compound is HFO-E-1 claim 19 ,1 claim 19 ,1 claim 19 ,4 claim 19 ,4 claim 19 ,4-hexafluoro-2-butene.22. The process of claim 19 , wherein the second compound is present in an effective amount to form an azeotropic combination with the HFO-E-1 claim 19 ,3 claim 19 ,4 claim 19 ,4 claim 19 ,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene.23. The process of claim 19 , wherein the second compound is present in an effective amount to form an azeotrope-like combination with the HFO-E-1 claim 19 ,3 claim 19 ,4 claim 19 ...

CRYOGENIC INSULATION FOAM

The disclosure herein relates to cryogenic insulation foam compositions comprising a fluoroolefin blowing agent. These foams have good insulation properties at −196° C., and comprise blowing agents that contain cis- or trans-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene or 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propene. 1. A cryogenic insulation foam consisting of a polyurethane foam , said polyurethane foam comprising a blowing agent , wherein the blowing agent comprises a fluoroolefin.2. The cryogenic insulation of claim 1 , where the fluoroolefin is 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,4 claim 1 ,4 claim 1 ,4-hexafluoro-2-butene or trans-1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoro-1-propene.3. The cryogenic insulation of wherein the blowing agent further comprises a hydrocarbon.4. The cryogenic insulation foam of claim 3 , wherein the hydrocarbon is methyl formate claim 3 , n-pentane claim 3 , isopentane claim 3 , or cyclopentane.5. The cryogenic insulation foam of claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane foam is made from a polyester or polyether polyol.64. The cryogenic insulation foam of claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , or claim 1 , wherein said foam is in a sheet.7. The cryogenic insulation foam of claim 1 , wherein the blowing agent comprises 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,4 claim 1 ,4 claim 1 ,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and 1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoro-1-propene.8. The cryogenic insulation foam of claim 1 , wherein the 1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoro-1-propene is from 0.1 to 100 weight percent of the blowing agent.9. The cryogenic insulation foam of claim 8 , wherein the 1-chloro-3 claim 8 ,3 claim 8 ,3-trifluoro-1-propene is from 10 to 90 weight percent of the blowing agent.10. The cryogenic insulation foam of claim 7 , wherein the 1-chloro-3 claim 7 ,3 claim 7 ,3-trifluoro-1-propene is from 1 to 99 weight percent of the blowing agent claim 7 , and the 1 claim 7 ,1 claim 7 ,1 claim 7 ,4 claim 7 ,4 claim 7 ,4-hexafluoro-2-butene is from 99 to 1 weight percent of the blowing ...

Azeotropic or quasi-azeotropic composition comprising 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane and trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene

The present invention relates to compositions comprising 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane and trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, which are of use in numerous fields of application. 1. An azeotropic or quasi-azeotropic composition comprising from 51 mol % to 99 mol % of trans-1 ,3 ,3 ,3-tetrafluoropropene and from 1 mol % to 49 mol % of 1 ,1 ,1 ,2 ,2-pentafluoropropane , based on the total amount in moles of the composition , the said composition having a boiling point of between −50° C. and 0° C.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises from 60 mol % to 99 mol % of trans-1 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-tetrafluoropropene and from 1 mol % to 40 mol % of 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,2-pentafluoropropane claim 1 , based on the total amount in moles of the composition.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the boiling point is between −40° C. and −5° C.4. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the pressure is between 0.2 and 30 bara.5. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises from 80 mol % to 99 mol % of trans-1 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-tetrafluoropropene and from 1 mol % to 20 mol % of 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,2-pentafluoropropane claim 1 , based on the total amount in moles of the composition.6. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is azeotropic.7. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition consists of 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,2-pentafluoropropane and trans-1 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-tetrafluoropropene.8. A for the separation of the composition according to claim 1 , wherein the process comprises a stage of extractive distillation of the said composition in the presence of an organic solvent claim 1 , in order to obtain a first stream predominantly comprising 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,2-pentafluoropropane and a second stream predominantly comprising trans- ...

AZEOTROPIC AND AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-PENTAFLUORO-3-TRIFLUOROMETHYL-1-BUTENE AND USES THEREOF

Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene with a second compound selected from the group consisting of methyl formate and HFO-E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene. Also disclosed are processes of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents; of producing refrigeration by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions; of producing cooling; of producing heating; of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents; of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions; of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media; of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions; and of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as dielectrics. 1. A composition consisting essentially of:(a) HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene; and(b) a second compound selected from the group consisting of methyl formate and HFO-E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene wherein the second compound is present in an effective amount to form an azeotropic combination with the HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the second compound is methyl formate claim 1 , consisting essentially of:(a) from about 11.2 mole percent to about 46.5 mole percent of HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene; and(b) from about 53.5 mole percent to about 88.8 mole percent of methyl formate.3. The composition of claim 2 , consisting essentially of:(a) about 42.1 mole percent of HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene; and(b) about 57.9 mole percent of methyl formate.4. A composition consisting essentially of:(a) HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene; and(b) a second compound ...

PHENOLIC FOAM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF

A thermal insulating phenolic foam and method of manufacture thereof is provided. A phenolic foam is formed by foaming and curing a phenolic resin composition that comprises a phenolic resin, an acid catalyst, a blowing agent comprising a hydrocarbon having 6 carbon atoms or less, and an alkoxy alcohol. The resulting foam has low thermal conductivity and has excellent long term thermal stability. 150.-. (canceled)52. The phenolic foam as claimed in claim 51 , wherein the phenolic resin has a water content in the range of from 8 wt % to 16 wt % or wherein the water content of the phenolic resin foamable composition is in the range of from 7.5 wt % to 14 wt % based on the total weight of the phenolic resin foamable composition or a combination thereof.53. The phenolic foam as claimed in claim 51 , wherein n is 0 claim 51 , 1 or 2 claim 51 , preferably claim 51 , n is 0 or 1.54. The phenolic foam as claimed in claim 51 , wherein R1 is H claim 51 , or C1 to C6 alkyl claim 51 , such as methyl claim 51 , ethyl claim 51 , propyl claim 51 , butyl claim 51 , pentyl or hexyl or isomers thereof.55. The phenolic foam as claimed in claim 51 , wherein R is selected from the group comprising methyl claim 51 , ethyl claim 51 , propyl claim 51 , butyl claim 51 , pentyl claim 51 , hexyl and isomers thereof.56. The phenolic foam as claimed in claim 51 , wherein the alkoxy alcohol is present in an amount of from 0.5 to 15 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of phenolic resin.57. The phenolic foam as claimed in claim 51 , wherein the hydrocarbon comprising 6 carbons atoms or less is one or more compounds selected from the group comprising butane claim 51 , pentane claim 51 , hexane claim 51 , n-butane claim 51 , isobutane claim 51 , cyclobutane claim 51 , n-pentane claim 51 , isopentane claim 51 , cyclopentane and cyclohexane claim 51 , and isomers thereof.58. The phenolic foam as claimed in claim 51 , wherein the blowing further comprises a halogenated hydrocarbon comprising 6 ...

Blowing agent composition of hydrochlorofluoroolefin and hydrofluoroolefin

A blowing agent for thermosetting foams is disclosed. The blowing agent is a hydrofluoroolefin (HCFO), preferably HFCO-1234ze in combination with a hydrochlorofluoroolefin (HCFO) preferably one selected from HCFO-1233zd, HCFO-1223, HCFO-1233xf and mixtures thereof. The blowing agent is effective as a blowing agent in the manufacture of thermosetting foams.

Foaming of polyisocyanate/active hydrogen-containing compound reaction product

A composition is provided comprising 55 to 75 wt % Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and 45 to 25 wt % E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene, the combined weight of these isomers totaling 100 wt %, along with a process comprising forming a foamed reaction product obtained by reacting polyisocyanate with active hydrogen-containing compound such as polyol in the presence of this composition as a blowing agent to obtain the foamed reaction product, such as polyurethane or polyisocyanurate.

Use of z-hfo-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene in high temperature foaming application

The present invention provides a process comprising reacting polyisocyanate with active hydrogen-containing compound in the presence of Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene at a temperature of at least 135° F. (57.2° C.) or a temperature of 135° F. (57.2° C.) to 150° F. (65.6° C.) to obtain as a result thereof, foamed reaction product, wherein the thermal conductivity of the foamed reaction product exhibits no appreciable change at any of the foaming temperatures within this range.

IMPROVED INSULATION PERFORMANCE FOAMS

The present application provides foams having improved insulation and thermal performance and processes of forming said foams. Exemplary foams described herein are prepared according to a process comprising reacting or extruding a foamable composition comprising (i) a compound selected from E-CHCl═CHCF, Z—CFCH═CHCF, and E-CFCH═CHCF, or any mixture thereof, and (2) a Chydrocarbon (e.g. cyclopentane), under conditions effective to form the foam. 1. A process of forming a foam , comprising reacting or extruding a foamable composition comprising i) about 3.0 to about 15.0 weight percent of a compound selected from E-CFCH═CHCF(HFO-1336mzz-E) , Z—CFCH═CHCF(HFO-1336mzz-Z) , and E-CHCl═CHCF(HCFO-1233zd-E) , or any mixture thereof , and ii) about 6.5 to about 14.0 weight percent C hydrocarbon , under conditions effective to form a foam.2. (canceled)3. A process of forming a foam , comprising reacting or extruding a foamable composition comprising i) about 0.3 to about 16.5 weight percent E-CFCH═CHCF; and ii) about 6.5 to about 15.5 weight percent cyclopentane , under conditions effective to form a foam , and wherein the foamable composition further comprises one or more additional components selected from at least one polyol , at least one catalyst , at least one surfactant , water , at least one flame retardant agent , and at least one nucleating agent.45-. (canceled)6. The process of claim 3 , wherein the foamable composition comprises about 3.5 to about 16.5 weight percent E-CFCH═CHCF.7. The process of claim 3 , wherein the foamable composition comprises about 6.9 to about 13.5 weight percent cyclopentane.810-. (canceled)11. The process of claim 3 , wherein the foamable composition comprises about 0.3 to about 10.1 weight percent E-CFCH═CHCF.12. The process of claim 3 , wherein the foamable composition comprises about 10.1 to about 13.5 weight percent cyclopentane.13. (canceled)14. The process of claim 3 , wherein the foam has a cream time of about 20 to about 30 seconds. ...

COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 2,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE, 1,1,2,3-TETRA-CHLOROPROPENE, 2-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE, OR 2-CHLORO-1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROPROPANE

The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising 2,3,3, 3-tetrafluoropropene that may be useful as heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellants, foaming agents, blowing agents, solvents, cleaning agents, carrier fluids, displacement drying agents, buffing abrasion agents, polymerization media, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethane, gaseous dielectrics, extinguishing agents, and fire suppression agents in liquid or gaseous form. Additionally, the present disclosure relates to compositions comprising 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene, 2-chloro-3,3, 3-trifluoropropene, or 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane, which may be useful in processes to produce 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene. 1. A composition comprising HFO-1234yf , HFO-1234ze and HFC-245fa.2. A composition comprising HFO-1234yf and at least one member selected from the group consisting of HFO-1233xf , HFO-1225ze and HFO-1243zf.3. A mobile heat transfer system refrigerant comprising HFO-1234yf , HFO-1234ze , HFC-245fa and at least one lubricant.4. A mobile heat transfer system refrigerant comprising HFO-1234yf , at least one lubricant , and at least one member selected from the group consisting of HFO-1233xf , HFO-1225ze and HFO-1243zf.5. The composition of any one of through that are acid free.6. A method for producing cooling comprising evaporating a composition of any of through in the vicinity of a body to be cooled , and thereafter condensing said composition.7. A method for producing heat comprising condensing a composition of any of through in the vicinity of a body to be heated , and thereafter evaporating said compositions.8. A method for recharging a heat transfer system that comprises a refrigerant to be replaced and a lubricant , the method comprises removing the refrigerant to be replaced from the heat transfer system while retaining at least a portion of the lubricant in the system , and introducing the composition of any of through into the heat transfer system. The present disclosure ...

BLOWING AGENTS FOR FOAMING THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPRISING POLYSTYRENE

A process is provided comprising extruding a molten composition comprising thermoplastic polymer comprising polystyrene and blowing agent comprising either HFO-1234yf (2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene) or E-HFO-1336mzz (E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene) under the conditions (a) said composition being formed by melt mixing at a temperature of at least 180° C., (b) said melt mixing being carried out under a pressure of at least 2500 psi (172 Bar), (c) said extruding being carried out at a temperature of at least 120° C., and (d) said extruding being carried out under a pressure of at least 1250 psi (86 Bar), and obtaining as a result thereof a closed cell, smooth skin, low density foamed thermoplastic polymer comprising polystyrene, the foamed product thereby being free of macovoids and blowholes. 1. Process comprising extruding a molten composition comprising thermoplastic polymer comprising polystyrene and blowing agent comprising either HFO-1234yf (2 ,3 ,3 ,3-tetrafluoropropene) or E-HFO-1336mzz (E-1 ,1 ,1 ,4 ,4 ,4-hexafluoro-2-butene) under the conditions(a) said composition being formed by melt mixing at a temperature of at least 180° C.,(b) said melt mixing being carried out under a pressure of at least 2500 psi (172 Bar),(c) said extruding being carried out at a temperature of at least 120° C., and(d) said extruding being carried out under a pressure of at least 1250 psi (86 Bar), andobtaining as a result thereof a closed cell, smooth skin, low density foamed thermoplastic polymer comprising polystyrene.2. Process of herein said thermoplastic polymer comprising polystyrene has a melt flow index of no greater than 25 g/10 min.3. Process of wherein said low density is no greater than 65 kg/m3.4. Process of wherein said melt mixing temperature is at least 185° C.5. Process of wherein said melt mixing pressure is at least 3500 psi (241 Bar).6. Process of wherein said extruding is at a temperature of at least 120° C.7. Process of wherein said extruding is under a ...

RIGID POLYURETHANE FOAMS WITH REDUCED SHRINKAGE

A rigid polyurethane foam obtainable by mixing a) isocyanates, b) compounds having groups which are reactive toward isocyanates, c) a blowing agent, d) a catalyst, e) one or more foam stabilizer, and optionally, f) further additives to form a reaction mixture, applying the reaction mixture to a reinforcing material and curing the reaction mixture, wherein the isocyanates (a) have a viscosity of not more than 600 mPas at 25° C. and the compounds (b) having groups which are reactive toward isocyanates comprise (b1) 45-70 wt-% (based on the total weight of (b) of an aromatic polyester polyol having a functionality of 2.5 or less and a hydroxyl number of more than 220 mg KOH/g (b2) 20-40 wt.-% (based on the total weight of (b) of a polyether polyol having a functionality of 4 or more and a hydroxyl number of more than 400 mg KOH/g, and (b3) more than 15 wt.-% (based on the total weight of (b) one or more low molecularweight chain extender and/or one or more crosslinker and/or one or more o-toluene diamine initiated polyether polyol (“TDA polyol”), and wherein the blowing agent comprises 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene shows low thermal conductivity values and little shrinkage and its liquid reaction mixture fast wetting and penetration into a stack of several glass fiber mat layers. 1. A rigid polyurethane foam obtainable by mixinga) isocyanates,b) compounds having groups which are reactive toward isocyanates,c) a blowing agent,d) catalyst,e) one or more foam stabilisier, and optionallyf) further additivesto form a reaction mixture,applying the reaction mixture to a reinforcing material and curing the reaction mixture,wherein the isocyanates (a) have a viscosity of not more than 600 mPas at 25° C. and the compounds (b), having groups which are reactive toward isocyanates, comprise (b1) 45-70 wt-%, based on the total weight of (b), of an aromatic polyester polyol having a functionality of 2.5 or less and a hydroxyl number of more than 220 mg KOH/g, (b2) 20-40 wt.-%, ...

Haloolefin-based composition and use thereof

The present invention provides a haloolefin-based composition comprising a highly-stable haloolefin in which decomposition and oxidization are inhibited, and the haloolefin-based composition being used for at least one application selected from the group consisting of heat transfer media, refrigerants, foaming agents, solvents, cleaning agents, propellants, and fire extinguishers. The present invention relates to a haloolefin-based composition comprising a haloolefin and water and being used for at least one application selected from the group consisting of heat transfer media, refrigerants, foaming agents, solvents, cleaning agents, propellants, and fire extinguishers. The haloolefin-based composition comprising a haloolefin and water is used for at least one application selected from the group consisting of heat transfer media, refrigerants, foaming agents, solvents, cleaning agents, propellants, and fire extinguishers.

AZEOTROPIC AND AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE AND METHYL PERFLUOROPROPYL ETHER

Disclosed are azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions containing Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and methyl perfluoropropyl ether. Also disclosed is process of using the azeotropic or azeotrope-like composition as blowing agents for preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam. Also disclosed is a process of using the azeotropic or azeotrope-like composition as a refrigerant for producing cooling or heating. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of using the azeotropic or azeotrope-like composition as propellants for producing an aerosol. 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. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as dielectrics. 1. A composition consisting essentially of:(a) Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene; and(b) methyl perfluoropropyl ether; wherein the methyl perfluoropropyl ether is present in an effective amount to form an azeotrope-like combination with the Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene.2. A composition consisting essentially of:(a) Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene; and(b) methyl perfluoropropyl ether; wherein the methyl perfluoropropyl ether is present in an effective amount to form an azeotropic combination with the Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene.3. The azeotrope-like composition of consisting essentially of from about 1 to about 99 mole percent Z-1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,4 claim 1 ,4 claim 1 ,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and from about 99 to about 1 mole percent methyl perfluoropropyl ether claim 1 , characterized by: at a temperature of from about −30° C. to about 150° C. claim 1 , said composition having a difference in dew point pressure and bubble point pressure of less than or equal to 5 percent based upon the bubble ...

AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-PENTAFLUORO-3-TRIFLUOROMETHYL-1-BUTENE AND E-1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE AND USES THEREOF

Azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-Pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene and E-1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene. 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. 1. (canceled)2. A process for preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam comprising using an azeotrope-like composition as a blowing agent , wherein said azeotrope-like composition consists essentially of HFO-E-1 ,3 ,4 ,4 ,4-Pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene and E-1-Chloro-3 ,3 ,3-trifluoropropene.3. A process for producing refrigeration comprising condensing an azeotrope-like composition and thereafter evaporating said azeotrope-like composition in the vicinity of the body to be cooled , wherein said azeotrope-like composition consists essentially of HFO-E-1 ,3 ,4 ,4 ,4-Pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene and E-1-Chloro-3 ,3 ,3-trifluoropropene.4. A process comprising using an azeotrope-like composition as a solvent , wherein said azeotrope-like composition consists essentially of HFO-E-1 ,3 ,4 ,4 ,4-Pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene and E-1-Chloro-3 ,3 ,3-trifluoropropene.5. A process for producing an aerosol product comprising using an azeotrope-like composition as a propellant , wherein said azeotrope-like composition consists essentially of HFO-E-1 ,3 ,4 ,4 ,4- ...

Z-HFO-1336mzz BLOWING AGENT FOR FOAMING THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPRISING POLYSTYRENE

A process is provided comprising extruding a molten composition comprising thermoplastic polymer comprising polystyrene and blowing agent comprising Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (Z-HFO-1336mzz) under the conditions (a) said molten composition being formed by melt mixing at a temperature of at least 180° C., (b) said melt mixing being carried out and under a pressure of at least 1500 psi (103 Bar), (c) said extruding being carried out at a temperature of at least 120° C., and (d) said extruding being carried out under a pressure of at least 1000 psi (69 Bar), said conditions being effective to produce closed cell, smooth skin, low density foamed thermoplastic polymer comprising polystyrene. in the absence of any co-blowing agent. 1. Process comprising extruding a molten composition comprising thermoplastic polymer comprising polystyrene and blowing agent comprising trans-1 ,1 ,1 ,4 ,4 ,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (Z-HFO-1336mzz) under the conditions(a) said molten composition being formed by melt mixing at a temperature of at least 180° C.,(b) said melt mixing being carried out under a pressure of at least 1500 psi (103 Bar),(c) said extruding being carried out at a temperature of at least 120° C., and(d) said extruding being carried out under a pressure of at least 1000 psi (69 Bar),said conditions being effective to produce closed cell, smooth skin, low density foamed thermoplastic polymer comprising polystyrene in the absence of any co-blowing agent.2. Process of wherein said low density is no greater than 48 kg/m.3. Process of wherein said melt mixing temperature is at least 185° C.4. Process of wherein said melt mixing pressure is at least 3000 psi (207 Bar).5. Process of wherein said extruding is at a temperature of at least 125° C.6. Process of wherein said extruding is under a pressure of at least 1500 psi (103 Bar).7. Process of herein said thermoplastic polymer comprising polystyrene has a melt flow index of no greater than 25 g/10 sec.8. Process of wherein ...

AZEOTROPIC AND AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUOROBUT-2-ENE

This application provides azeotropic and near-azeotropic compositions of Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobut-2-ene (Z-HFO-1336mzz) and a second component selected from the group consisting of n-butane and isobutane. The inventive compositions are useful as aerosol propellants, refrigerants, cleaning agents, expansion agents for thermoplastic and thermoset foams, solvents, heat transfer media, power cycle working fluids, polymerization media, particulate removal fluids, carrier fluids, buffing abrasive agents, and displacement drying agents. 1. A composition comprising Z-HFO-1336mzz and a second component , wherein said second component is selected from the group consisting of:a) n-butane;b) isobutane,wherein the second component is present in an effective amount to form an azeotrope or azeotrope-like mixture with the Z-HFO-1336mzz.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the second component is n-butane.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the second component is isobutane.4. The composition according to claim 2 , wherein the composition is an azeotropic composition comprising from 8.1 to 16.0 mole percent Z-HFO-1336mzz and from 84.0 to 91.9 mole percent n-butane.5. The composition of claim 4 , wherein the compositions exhibit a vapor pressure of from 2.5 psia to 329.4 psia over temperatures from −40° C. to 120° C.6. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the composition is an azeotrope-like composition comprising from 0.2 to 31.3 mole percent Z-HFO-1336mzz and from 68.7 to 99.8 mole percent n-butane claim 2 , at temperatures of from −40° C. to 120° C.7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the composition is an azeotrope-like composition comprising from 0.5 to 13.5 mole percent Z-HFO-1336mzz and from 86.5 to 99.5 mole percent n-butane claim 6 , at temperatures of from −0.6° C. to −1.8° C. at a pressure of 1 atmosphere.8. The composition according to claim 3 , wherein the composition is an azeotropic composition comprising from 2.8 to 5.7 mole percent Z- ...

AZEOTROPIC AND AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF HCFO-E-1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE AND A PENTANE AND USES THEREOF

Azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of HCFO-E-1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and Cyclopentane. 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. 1. A composition consisting essentially of:(a) HCFO-E-1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene; and(b) a pentane; wherein the pentane is present in an effective amount to form an azeotropic or azeotrope-like combination with the HCFO-E-1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, and wherein the pentane is cyclopentane, isopentane, or n-pentane.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the azeotrope-like composition is:a) 78-99 mole % HCFO-E-1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and 1-22 mole Cyclopentaneb) 1-99 mole % HCFO-E-1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and 99-1 mole Isopentane orc) 57-99 mole % HCFO-E-1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and 43-1 mole % n-pentane.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the azeotropic composition is:a. About 78-99 mole % HCFO-E-1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and about 1-22 mole % cyclopentaneb. about 60.0 mole percent to about 98 mole percent HCFO-E-1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and from about 40.0 mole percent to about 2 mole percent Isopentane;c. about 1-10 mole % HCFO-E-1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene d and about 99-90 mole % n-pentane;d. about 1-99 mole % HCFO-E-1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and about 99-1 mole ...

PHENOLIC RESIN FOAM AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME

Provided are a phenolic resin foam that has low environmental impact, can maintain excellent thermal insulation performance over the long-term, and reduces condensation inside walls associated with increased water vapor permeation, and also a method of producing the same. The phenolic resin foam contains a phenolic resin and at least one selected from the group consisting of a chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin, a non-chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin, and a halogenated hydrocarbon. The phenolic resin foam has a density of at least 20 kg/mand no greater than 100 kg/m, an average cell diameter of at least 10 um and no greater than 300 μm, a closed cell ratio of at least 80% and no greater than 99%, and a water vapor permeance of at least 0.38 ng/(m·s·Pa) and no greater than 2.00 ng/(m·s·Pa). 1. A phenolic resin foam comprisinga phenolic resin and at least one selected from the group consisting of a chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin, a non-chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin, and a halogenated hydrocarbon, wherein{'sup': 3', '3, 'the phenolic resin foam has a density of at least 20 kg/mand no greater than 100 kg/m,'}the phenolic resin foam has an average cell diameter of at least 10 μm and no greater than 300 μm,the phenolic resin foam has a closed cell ratio of at least 80% and no greater than 99%, andthe phenolic resin foam has a water vapor permeance of at least 0.38 ng/(m·s·Pa) and no greater than 2.00 ng/(m·s·Pa).2. The phenolic resin foam according to claim 1 , whereinthe chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin is at least one selected from the group consisting of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, and the non-chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin is at least one selected from the group consisting of 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene, and 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene.3. The phenolic resin foam according to claim 1 , whereinthe halogenated hydrocarbon is isopropyl chloride.4. The phenolic resin foam according to claim 1 , further ...

Compositions comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,2,3-tetra-chloropropene, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, or 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane

The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene that may be useful as heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellants, foaming agents, blowing agents, solvents, cleaning agents, carrier fluids, displacement drying agents, buffing abrasion agents, polymerization media, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethane, gaseous dielectrics, extinguishing agents, and fire suppression agents in liquid or gaseous form. Additionally, the present disclosure relates to compositions comprising 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, or 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane, which may be useful in processes to produce 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene.

STABILITY OF POLYURETHANE POLYOL BLENDS CONTAINING HALOGENATED OLEFIN BLOWING AGENT

A polyol pre-mix composition includes a blowing agent having a halogenated hydroolefin, a polyol, a catalyst composition, and an antioxidant. The antioxidant may be, for example, a benzene diol or a benzene triol or other polyhydroxy-substituted aromatic compound, which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents such as alkyl groups. A two-part system for producing a thermosetting foam blend includes (a) a polyisocyanate and, optionally, one or more isocyanate compatible raw materials; and (b) the polyol pre-mix composition. A method for producing a thermosetting foam blend includes combining: (a) a polyisocyanate; and (b) the polyol pre-mix composition. 1. A method for producing a thermosetting foam blend which comprises combining: (a) a polyisocyanate and , optionally , one or more isocyanate compatible raw materials; and (b) a polyol pre-mix composition which comprises a blowing agent comprising a halogenated hydroolefin , a polyol , catalyst composition comprising an amine catalyst , a non-amine catalyst , or a mixture thereof , and an antioxidant.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the catalyst composition includes an oxygen-containing amine catalyst.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the catalyst composition comprises a non-oxygen-containing amine catalyst.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein non-amine catalyst composition comprises an organometallic salt of tin (Sn) or lead (Pb) or mixtures thereof.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the blowing agent comprises a halogenated hydroolefin selected from the group consisting of hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs) claim 1 , hydrochloroolefins (HCFOs) claim 1 , and mixtures thereof claim 1 , and claim 1 , optionally claim 1 , one or more hydrofluorocarbons (FMCs) claim 1 , hydrofluoroethers (HFEs) claim 1 , hydrocarbons claim 1 , alcohols claim 1 , aldehydes claim 1 , ketones claim 1 , ethers/diethers claim 1 , esters claim 1 , or COgenerating materials claim 1 , or combinations thereof.7. The method of claim 1 , ...