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 Animal feed processing agents, animal feeds and methods of processing animal feed | 20130149422 | 20130613 |  Animal feed processing agents containing an azeotrope comprising water, an alcohol, and sodium stabilized by surrounding organized water. Methods of processing animal feed utilizing steam flaking in the presence of added agent comprising an alcohol, and sodium stabilized by surrounding organized water. An animal feed comprising an alcohol and sodium, wherein the grain of the feed is enriched in amylopectin, contains gelatinized starch, contains no added organic acids and is resistant to molds and fungi without added preservatives.
... | | Methods for producing ethyl tert-butyl ether | 20130131392 | 20130523 |  Embodiments of methods for producing ethyl tert-butyl ether (ETBE) are provided herein. A method for producing ETBE comprises the steps of contacting a C4 olefin-rich stream that contains isobutene with a first catalyst in the presence of ethanol at etherification conditions effective to form a reaction effluent comprising ETBE and residual ethanol. The reaction effluent is combined with a C5 paraffin-rich stream that contains isopentane to form a combined stream. The combined stream is fractionated at distillation conditions effective to produce an ETBE-rich product stream. Fractionating the combined stream comprises forming a light boiling azeotrope of ethanol with isopentane to remove at least a portion of the residual ethanol from the combined stream.
... | | Isolation of acrylic acid by means of a distillation column having a side offtake | 20130118892 | 20130516 |  The present process separates acrylic acid from a composition containing acrylic acid and at least one accompanying product. The process first involves contacting the composition with an aqueous liquid stream to give a liquid solution of acrylic acid, accompanying product, and water. The water then forms an azeotrope with an entrainer, which is added to the solution. Distillation then separates the solution into an overhead product containing the azeotrope and a bottom product containing acrylic acid and accompanying product. The overhead product is separated into water and entrainer and the bottom product is separated in a distillation column into acrylic acid and accompanying product. The process provides a way to remove high- and low-boiling products with a small number of distillation columns.
... | | Azeotrope-like compositions including cis-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene | 20130109771 | 20130502 |  The present invention relates, in part, to azeotrope and azeotrope-like mixtures consisting essentially of consisting essentially of cis-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and a second component selected from the group water, hexane, HFC-365mfc, and perfluoro(2-methyl-3-pentanone).
... | | Process for producing ethanol using a crude vinyl acetate feed | 20130090501 | 20130411 |  Converting a crude vinyl acetate feed to ethanol by hydrogenating the acetic acid and ethyl acetate in the crude vinyl acetate feed. The crude vinyl acetate feed may comprise acetic acid and/or ethyl acetate, as well as vinyl acetate and minor amounts of vinyl propionate. The crude vinyl acetate feed may be obtained from an azeotrope column as either a sidestream or a bottom stream in a vinyl acetate production process.
... | Subscribe to updates on this page: Azeotrope RSS  | | Process for preparing eddn and edmn | 20130079492 | 20130328 | | A process for preparing EDDN and/or EDMN by conversion of FA, HCN and EDA, the reaction being effected in the presence of water, and, after the conversion, water being depleted from the reaction mixture in a distillation column, which comprises performing the distillation in the presence of an organic solvent which has a boiling point between water and EDDN and/or EDMN at the distillation pressure existing in the column or which forms a low-boiling azeotrope with water.
... | | Process for working up reaction outputs from the hydrogenation of eddn or edmn | 20130060002 | 20130307 | | A process is disclosed for separating the output from the reaction of EDDN or EDMN with hydrogen in the presence of THF, a catalyst, TETA or DETA, water, and optionally organic compounds having higher and lower boiling points than TETA or DETA. Hydrogen is removed, and the output is supplied to a distillation column DK1 in which an azeotrope, optionally comprising organic compounds with a boiling point lower than TETA or DETA, is removed from the top. A product comprising TETA or DETA is removed from the bottom and passed cinto a distillation column DK2, removing THF. A stream comprising TETA or DETA passes from the bottom of DK2. The DK1 azeotrope is condensed. Phase separation is induced by the addition of an organic solvent essentially... | | Method for isolating an alkanol from an aqueous biotransformation mixture | 20120285816 | 20121115 | | The invention relates to the isolation of an alkanol from an aqueous biotransformation mixture, in that a) a first alkanol phase is obtained by means of distilling out an alkanol-water azeotrope from the aqueous biotransformation mixture and, if the azeotrope is a heteroazeotrope, phase separating the azeotrope and separating out an aqueous phase, b) a second alkanol phase is obtained by (i) liquid/liquid extracting the first alkanol phase using a solvent as an extracting agent, or (ii) azeotropic drying the first alkanol phase in the presence of the solvent as a carrier agent, and c) the second alkanol phase is fractionally distilled, producing a pure alkanol fraction. The biotransformation mixture is obtained, for example, by means of reducing an alkanol in the presence of an alcohol... | | Viscous carbohydrate compositions and methods for the production thereof | 20120279497 | 20121108 | | A viscous fluid comprising 2% wt to 25% wt water, at least 75% wt carbohydrate (calculated by 100×[carbohydrate/(carbohydrate weight+water weight)]), between 0% wt and 25% wt of a second organic solvent and between 10% wt and 55% wt HCl (calculated by 100×[HCl weight/HCl weight+water weight]), which second organic solvent is characterized by at least one of: (a2) having a polarity related component of Hoy's cohesion parameter between 0 and 15 MPa1/2; (b2) having a Hydrogen bonding related component of Hoy's cohesion parameter between 0 and 20 MPa1/2; and (c2) having a solubility in water of less than 15% and forming a heterogeneous azeotrope with water, wherein the weight/weight ratio of said second organic solvent to water is in the range of between 50 and 0.02, and... | | System and method for recovering boron values from plant tailings | 20120263637 | 20121018 | | A method is provided for recovering boric acid from a solution containing boric acid and at least one lithium compound. The method comprises (a) passing the solution through an ion exchange resin such that boric acid accumulates on the resin; (b) removing the boric acid from the resin with an aqueous alcohol solution, thus obtaining a first solution comprising an alcohol, boric acid, and water; (c) converting at least a portion of the boric acid to trimethyl borate, thereby obtaining a second solution; (d) distilling an azeotrope from the second solution, wherein the azeotrope contains trimethyl borate; and (e) recovering boric acid from the azeotrope.
... | | Separation of light hydrocarbons and sour species from a sour gas | 20120233920 | 20120920 | | The invention provides a process for recovering a light hydrocarbon, such as ethane, from a sour hydrocarbon gas. The process involves mixing the sour hydrocarbon gas with an azeotrope inhibitor and then passing the mixture into a first distillation column. The first distillation column is operated under a set of temperature and pressure conditions in which the light hydrocarbon is substantially separated from the mixture as an overhead vapour product. The sour species in the mixture can be recovered by passing the bottoms liquid product into a second distillation column under a second set of temperature and pressure conditions in which the sour species is separated as a second overhead vapour product.
... | | Azeotrope and azeotrope-like compositions useful for the production of haloolefins | 20120215039 | 20120823 | | The present invention pertains to ternary azeotrope and azeotrope-like composition including 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233xf), HF, and either 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene (TCP) or 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245cb). The present invention also relates to binary azeotropes of 2,3,3,3-tetrachloropropene and HF. Such azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions are useful as intermediates in the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf).
... | | Azeotrope and azeotrope-like composition of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and ammonia | 20120205574 | 20120816 | | The present invention relates to azeotrope and azeotrope-like compositions comprised of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) and ammonia, and uses thereof.
... | Subscribe to updates on this page: Azeotrope RSS | | Azeotrope and azeotrope-like compositions of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and hcfc-123 | 20120138846 | 20120607 | | Provided are azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions comprised of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd) and 1,1-dichloro-2,2,2-trans-trifluoroethane (HCFC-123).
... | | Azeotrope and azeotrope-like compositions of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and hfc-245eb | 20120138847 | 20120607 | | The present invention relates to azeotrope and azeotrope-like compositions comprised of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd) and 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245eb), and uses thereof.
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| Method and apparatus for preparing multiple esters | 20120083621 | 20120405 | | Disclosed is a method and an apparatus for manufacturing at least two esters. The method includes steps of: (a) reacting an acid and an alcohol mixture in a reactive distillation (RD) column to generate an alcohol-ester-water azeotrope, wherein the alcohol mixture includes at least two alcohols; (b) separating the alcohol-ester-water azeotrope as the organic mixture and water in a decanter; (c) purifying the organic mixture to generate the ester mixture in a stripper; and (d) performing the ester-ester separation on the ester mixture to generate at least two esters in a distillation column, wherein the number of at least two esters is the same with that of at least two alcohols. The unpurified ester mixture carrying heat can be refluxed into stripper for saving energy and... | | Process for isolating tetrahydrofuran | 20120073953 | 20120329 | | A process which isolates tetrahydrofuran from a stream of tetrahydrofuran, alkanol and high boilers, by: (a) separating off a first stream of tetrahydrofuran and alkanol as azeotrope in a first distillation stage; (b) feeding part of the first stream into a reactor for esterifying maleic anhydride, giving a second stream of tetrahydrofuran and monoalkyl maleate; (c) separating the second stream into a third stream of monoalkyl maleate and a fourth stream of tetrahydrofuran in a second distillation stage; (d) feeding the fourth stream of tetrahydrofuran from the second distillation stage and the part of the first stream from (a) which is not fed to the reactor into a third distillation stage to obtain a product stream of tetrahydrofuran and a sixth stream of tetrahydrofuran and alkanol;... | | Method for preparing a dialkyl carbonate of dianhydrohexitol | 20120041169 | 20120216 | | A method for preparing dialkyl carbonates of dianhydrohexitol, includes the following steps: (a) preparing an initial reaction mixture containing at least one dianhydrohexitol, at least two mole equivalents of a dialkyl carbonate of formula and a transesterification catalyst; (b) heating the reaction mixture to a temperature greater than or equal to the boiling temperature of the formed alcohol, or of the azeotrope thereof, in a reaction chamber preferably provided with a rectification column including a sufficient number of theoretical distillation plates to separate the resulting alcohol from the reaction mixture. Certain dialkyl carbonates of dianhydrohexitols produced by the method and the use thereof for synthesizing synthetic polymers are also described.
... | | Method for producing an elongate polysaccharide element, in particular a chitosan thread, and polysacccharide thread obtained | 20120022242 | 20120126 | | The invention relates to a method for producing an elongate polysaccharide element, in particular a chitosan thread, comprising an operation of extruding an extrusible solution of said polysaccharide through an extrusion die and an operation of coagulating the extruded solution. The extrusible solution is a hydroalcoholic solution containing an alcohol that does not form an azeotrope with water and which has a boiling point of more than 150° C. at atmospheric pressure. The coagulation operation includes a step of evaporating the water, preferably over the alcohol, producing a gelled extruded elongate element in the form of a mainly alcoholic gel, in particular by subjecting the extruded solution to a hot air flow. At least one operation of eliminating the alcohol contained in said gel makes it... | | Separation of r-1233 from hydrogen fluoride | 20120010449 | 20120112 | | The invention relates to a process for separating monochloro-trifluoropropenes such as HCFC-1233 from azeotrope or azeotrope like combinations with HF. The process employs a cold, liquid phase separations and multiple azeotropic distillation trains.
... | | Method for preparing 3-trifluoromethyl chalcones | 20110009638 | 20110113 | | Further disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 7 wherein Q and Z are as defined in the disclosure, using a compound of Formula 1 characterized by preparing the compound of Formula 1 by the method disclosed above or using a compound of Formula 1 prepared by the method disclosed above.
... | | Method for recovering fluorocarboxylic acids | 20110005915 | 20110113 | | The invention relates to a method for recovering fluorocarboxylic acids from aqueous compositions containing said acids. The invention more particularly relates to the recovery of flourocarboxylic acids forming an azeotrope with water by contact with a strong acid.
... | | Epoxidation process | 20100331556 | 20101230 | | This invention is a process for producing propylene oxide. The process comprises first contacting a titanium zeolite with a reaction feed comprising propylene, hydrogen peroxide, tertiary butyl alcohol, and water to produce a product stream comprising propylene, propylene oxide, propylene glycol, tertiary butyl alcohol, and water. The product stream is distilled to produce a first overhead stream comprising propylene and a first bottoms stream comprising propylene oxide, propylene glycol, tertiary butyl alcohol, and water. The first bottoms stream is distilled to produce a second overhead stream comprising propylene oxide and a second bottoms product stream comprising propylene glycol, tertiary butyl alcohol, and water. The second bottoms stream is distilled to produce a third overhead stream comprising an azeotrope of tertiary butyl alcohol and water and a... | | Process for preparing (meth)acrylates of c10-alcohol mixtures | 20100317887 | 20101216 | | c) the crude product is purified by subsequent purifying distillation.
... | | Dispersion of nanoparticles in organic solvents | 20100311859 | 20101209 | | The invention relates to a dispersion of antimony or indium doped tinoxide nanoparticles in an organic solvent, comprising a) 5-75 wt % of nanoparticles having a mean average size between 1 and 100 nm. b) a solvent comprising a hydroxyl group and an ether group. c) a water content of less then 15 wt %. d) a dispersant content of less then 0.1 wt %. The invention also relates to a method of making such a dispersion, by I. Making a mixture of an aqueous dispersion of antimony or indium doped tinoxide particles having an average size between 1 and 100 nm, a solvent comprising a hydroxyl group and an ether group, which forms an azeotrope with water, and a grafting compound. II. Heating the mixture... | | Process for recovering a polymer from a solution | 20100305223 | 20101202 | | Process for recovering a polymer by injection of steam, and optionally liquid water, into a solution of this polymer comprising a polar aprotic organic solvent (PAOS) that has an azeotrope with water and an apolar organic compound that is miscible with the PAOS and immiscible with water and that acts as a phase separation agent (PSA), the boiling point of which is below that of the water/PAOS azeotrope, the amount of steam injected being sufficient to give rise to the substantial removal of the PSA via stripping and that of the PAOS via azeotropic distillation, and the total amount of water being sufficient to give rise to the precipitation of the polymer, this process being characterized in that the polymer solution also comprises an alcohol, at... | | Production of n,n-dialklylaminoethyl (meth)acrylates | 20100298594 | 20101125 | | A method and apparatus for preparing a N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl acrytate in a continuous transesterification reaction. The reaction involves adding alkyl acrylates such as methacrylate or ethacrylate to a reboiler mechanism and efficiently removing alcohol co-products. Because the reaction is continuous, the alkyl acrylates can be added as needed to increase output, decrease output, or fine-tune the reaction dynamics. An entrainer is used to form a volatile azeotrope which contains both alcohol and entrainer and which is easily removed from the reboiler mechanism. This method reduces the amount of entrainer needed per unit of alkyl acrylate used and eliminates any need to purify the end product from entrainer contamination of the resulting N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl acrylate product.
... | | Process for preparing urethane-containing (meth)acrylic esters | 20100291640 | 20101118 | | b) at least a substream from the bottom of the reactor is circulated via the top of the distillation column.
... | | Method for control of instability in a de-ethanizer tower in fluid catalytic cracking units and delayed coking units | 20100288674 | 20101118 | | A method is described for controlling instability of operation in a de-ethanizer tower (13) in the gas recovery unit in fluid catalytic cracking units and delayed coking units. The method comprises the step of intervening in the de-ethanizer tower (13) when instability occurs in it, and adjusting the material balance of water in such a way that the excess of water in the feed load stream (9) is removed only as an azeotrope. The intervention is performed by introducing into the feed load stream (9) of the de-ethanizer tower (13) a volume fraction (18) of a flow of hydrocarbon, which may be either dry hydrocarbons or hydrocarbons with a low level of water content.
... | | Azeotropic compositions comprising fluorinated compounds for cleaning applications | 20100286015 | 20101111 | | The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
... | | Group ii metal sulfide phosphor precursor and method for producing phosphor | 20100260662 | 20101014 | | The process of the invention is provided to achieve uniform doping of an activator metal into phosphor particles and to improve efficiency of utlization of a metal element to be used in the production of a Group II metal sulfide phosphor and a precursor thereof. Specifically, the object of the invention is achieved by a process for producing a Group II metal sulfide phosphor precursor, comprising adding to an organic solvent an aqueous solution containing at least one of a Group II element compound, a sulfurizing agent, and a compound containing any of copper, silver, manganese, gold, and rare-earth elements to obtain a reaction mixture, heating the reaction mixture to produce an azeotrope of the water and the organic solvent, and removing the water from the... | | Agents for carbon dioxide capture, agents for amine stabilization and methods of making agents for carbon dioxide capture and amine stabilization | 20100256347 | 20101007 | | Amine stabilizing agents containing an azeotrope comprising water, an alcohol, and sodium hydride. Amine stabilizing agents containing water and a liquid silica hydroxide compound. Methods of making of amine stabilizing agents where solid silicon rock and sodium hydroxide are mixed with an ammonium/water solution to produce a green liquid in a first stage of the reaction. Alcohol is added and the alcohol fraction is separated from the non-alcohol fraction to produce an alcohol fraction product and a bottom fraction that is not soluble in alcohol or organics. The agents can be added to amines for stabilizing amines in anime processing of gases, in CO2 capture, in CO2 abatement systems and in other systems where amines are utilized to remove contaminants.
... | | Azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of e-1,1,1,4,4,5,5,5-octafluoro-2-pentene | 20100243943 | 20100930 | | Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of E-1,1,1,4,4,5,5,5-Octafluoro-2-pentene with methyl formate, n-pentane, 2-methylbutane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, dimethoxymethane, cyclopentane or Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene. Also disclosed is a process of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents. Also disclosed is a process of producing refrigeration by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as propellants. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media. Also disclosed is a process of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using... | | Azeotrope-like compositions of pentafluoropropane, chlorotrifluoropropene, and hydrogen fluoride | 20100237279 | 20100923 | | The invention is directed to a ternary azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of effective amounts of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, and hydrogen fluoride.
... | | Azeotropic compositions comprising fluorinated olefins for cleaning applications | 20100227786 | 20100909 | | The present invention relates to azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions comprising a fluorinated olefin having the formula E- or Z-C3F7CH═CHC3F7, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, fluoroether, or alkanes and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the one compound selected from the group consisting of alcohols, halocarbons, fluoroalkyl ethers, hydrofluorocarbons, alkanes is either methanol, ethanol, iso-propanol, n-propanol, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, cis-1,2-dichloroethylene, n-propyl bromide, C4F9OCH3, C4F9OC2H5, HFC-43-10mee, HFC-365mfc, heptane, or combinations thereof. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
... | | Azeotrope compositions comprising decafluoropentane and hydrogen fluoride and uses thereof | 20100203167 | 20100812 | | Disclosed herein are azeotrope compositions comprising 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene and hydrogen fluoride. The azeotrope compositions are useful in processes to produce and in processes to purify 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene. Additionally, disclosed herein are azeotrope and near-azeotrope compositions comprising 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane and hydrogen fluoride.
... | | Azeotropic-like compositions with 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoro-3-methoxy-propane and 1-bromopropane | 20100200797 | 20100812 | | Azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1-bromopropane and 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoro-3-methoxy-propane, and uses thereof, are described.
... | | Method for separating and producing cyclohexene | 20100197988 | 20100805 | | There is provided a method for separating cyclohexene comprising the steps of: (a) separating a mixed solution containing cyclohexene, cyclohexane, and benzene by distillation using N,N-dimethylacetamide as an extractant; and (b) feeding at least a portion of a first bottom liquid obtained by separating cyclohexene, cyclohexane, and benzene from the mixed solution in the step (a) to an extractant purification column, withdrawing an azeotrope of cyclohexyl acetate and N,N-dimethylacetamide from a top of the extractant purification column to an outside of a system, and recycling a second bottom liquid of the extractant purification column to the step (a).
... | | Curable liquid composition cured film and antistatic laminate | 20100188196 | 20100729 | | The present invention relates to A curable liquid composition comprising 0.5-20 wt % of conductive particles, 0.4-10 wt % of a curable compound having at least two polymerizable groups, 15-50 wt % of water, 5-50 wt % of a solvent D and 30-80 wt % of a solvent E, wherein solvent D is an alcohol or a keton and solvent E is an organic compound comprising one hydroxy group and one ether group, wherein the organic compound comprises between 3 and 8 carbon atoms, which forms an azeotrope with water.
... | | Azeotrope compositions comprising 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropene and hydrogen fluoride and uses thereof | 20100187464 | 20100729 | | Disclosed herein are azeotrope and near-azeotrope compositions comprising E-1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropene (E-HFC-1225ye) and hydrogen fluoride. The azeotrope and near-azeotrope compositions are useful in processes to produce and in processes to purify E-HFC-1225ye and/or Z-1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropene (Z-HFC-1225ye). Also disclosed are processes for the extractive distillation to separate E-HFC-1225ye from Z-HFC-1225ye.
... | | Nanotechnology-driven, computer-controlled, highly sustainable process for making paper and board | 20100186916 | 20100729 | | In simple form the stock comprises water, cellulose fiber, pigment or filler, a cationic, charge-neutralizing chemical, and an anionic nanoparticle. The process introduces stock components in proper order, while homogenizing them towards molecular dimensions with low surface tension catalyst and vigorous mixing. The amount of catalyst is optimized for stock dispersion, and formation of an azeotrope in the dryer section. A classical nanostructure is formed. Solids exiting the press increase by as much as 6-7%; water removal energy in the dryer section is reduced in a 40-60% range. Homogeneity is maximized by controlling the standard deviation of a convenient process parameter. The system is controlled at zero zeta potential, at the specific filtration resistance level required for maximum productivity. Chemical usage is reduced by at least... | | Azeotrope-like compositions of pentafluoroethane and trifluoroiodomethane | 20100176331 | 20100715 | | Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising heptafluoropropane and trifluoroiodomethane and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agents, fire suppressant compositions, and aerosol propellants.
... | | Azeotrope-like compositions of heptafluoropropane and trifluoroiodomethane | 20100176332 | 20100715 | | Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising heptafluoropropane and trifluoroiodomethane and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agents, fire suppressant compositions, and aerosol propellants.
... | | Azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of e-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene | 20100163776 | 20100701 | | Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene with methyl formate, n-pentane, 2-methylbutane trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, n-butane or isobutane. Also disclosed is a process of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents. Also disclosed is a process of producing refrigeration by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. 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... | | Method for producing aqueous vinyl ester dispersions | 20100130679 | 20100527 | | The process is notable for a short cycle time and high space-time yields and can be operated safely.
... | | Azeotrope-like compositions of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and 3,3,3-trifluoropropene | 20100119460 | 20100513 | | Provided are azeotropic or azeotrope-like mixtures of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (1234yf) and 3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1243zf), as well as methods for producing and using the same.
... | | Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene and hydrogen fluoride | 20100113322 | 20100506 | | An azeotrope-like composition consisting essentially of 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene and hydrogen fluoride is provided, as well as methods that involve such an azeotrope-like composition.
... | | Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,2,3-pentachloropropane and hydrogen fluoride | 20100113323 | 20100506 | | An azeotrope-like composition consisting essentially of 1,1,1,2,3-pentachloropropane and hydrogen fluoride is provided, as well as methods that involve such an azeotrope-like composition.
... | | Process for the manufacture of dichloropropanol | 20100105964 | 20100429 | | Process for manufacturing dichloropropanol according to which, a) in a liquid reaction medium containing water, which is in contact with a gaseous phase, glycerol is reacted with hydrogen chloride under a partial pressure of hydrogen chloride in the gaseous phase greater than 0.2 bar absolute, and b) at least part of the liquid reaction medium and optionally part of the gaseous phase from step a) is (are) subjected to at least one separation operation and, prior to said separation operation, the part of the liquid reaction medium and the part of the gaseous phase from step a) is (are) subjected to bi) at least one treatment for reducing the weight ratio between the hydrogen chloride and the water in the part of the liquid reaction medium... | | Azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene | 20100102272 | 20100429 | | 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.
... | | Process for separating hydrogen fluoride from organic feedstocks | 20090287027 | 20091119 | | Provided is a process for purifying an organic feedstock comprising (a) distilling a raw organic feedstock comprising hydrogen fluoride, 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane, and 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene to produce a first distillate stream comprising an azeotrope-like composition of 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, and hydrogen fluoride, and a first bottoms stream rich in hydrogen fluoride; (b) cooling said first distillate stream to produce an intermediate composition comprising an organic layer rich in 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane and 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, and an acid layer rich in hydrogen fluoride; and, optionally but preferably, (c) distilling said organic layer to produce a second distillate stream comprising an azeotrope-like composition of 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, and hydrogen fluoride, and a second bottoms stream comprising a purified organic feedstock substantially free of hydrogen fluoride.
... | | Azeotrope-like compositions of tetrafluoropropene and hydrofluorocarbons | 20090285764 | 20091119 | | 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.
... | | Azeotropic compositions of 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (hcfc-1233xf), 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (hcfc-244bb), and hydrogen fluoride (hf) | 20090256110 | 20091015 | | Provided are ternary azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233xf), 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb), and hydrogen fluoride (HF). Such azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions are useful as intermediates in the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf).
... | | Manufacture of esters | 20090253930 | 20091008 | | The invention relates to a process in which a compound R1COOR3 (I) is made by a transesterification reaction of an ester compound R1COOR2 (II) with an alcohol R3OH (III) in the presence of a transesterification catalyst, wherein R1 is H or C1-4 alkyl or CH2═CR4—; R2 is C1-4 alkyl; R3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl having at least 4 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having at least 5 carbon atoms, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl and amino alkyl; and R4 is —H or —C1-4 alkyl, wherein alcohol R2OH (IV) is formed as a byproduct and in which said byproduct (IV) is removed by distillation in the presence of an entrainer, in which the entrainer is a compound that suppresses the formation of an azeotrope between compound (II)... | | Manufacture of esters | 20090253930 | 20091008 | | The invention relates to a process in which a compound R1COOR3 (I) is made by a transesterification reaction of an ester compound R1COOR2 (II) with an alcohol R3OH (III) in the presence of a transesterification catalyst, wherein R1 is H or C1-4 alkyl or CH2═CR4—; R2 is C1-4 alkyl; R3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl having at least 4 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having at least 5 carbon atoms, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl and amino alkyl; and R4 is —H or —C1-4 alkyl, wherein alcohol R2OH (IV) is formed as a byproduct and in which said byproduct (IV) is removed by distillation in the presence of an entrainer, in which the entrainer is a compound that suppresses the formation of an azeotrope between compound (II)... | | Azeotrope-like compositions of 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (hcfc-1233xf) and 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (hcfc-244bb) | 20090242832 | 20091001 | | Provided are azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233xf) and 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb). Such azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions are useful as intermediates in the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf).
... | | Process for the dehydration of gases | 20090235820 | 20090924 | | Process for the dehydration of gases, comprising: absorbing water vapour by means of a hygroscopic liquid consisting essentially of one or more C2-C8 glycols and an additive capable of forming a minimum type azeotrope with water; distilling the glycol/water/additive mixture to obtain a top product consisting mainly of the water/additive azeotropic mixture and a bottom product consisting mainly of glycol and additive (hygroscopic liquid); recycling the regenerated hygroscopic liquid to the absorption stage.
... | | Azeotrope-like composition of 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (hcfc-1233xf) and hydrogen fluoride (hf) | 20090224207 | 20090910 | | Provided are azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233xf) and hydrogen fluoride (HF). Such azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions are useful as intermediates in the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf).
... | | Azeotrope-like composition of 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (hcfc-1233xf) and hydrogen fluoride (hf) | 20090227822 | 20090910 | | Provided are azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233xf) and hydrogen fluoride (HF). Such azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions are useful as intermediates in the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf).
... | | Azeotrope-like composition of 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (hcfc-244bb) and hydrogen fluoride (hf) | 20090211988 | 20090827 | | Provided are azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb) and hydrogen fluoride (HF). Such azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions are useful as intermediates in the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf).
... | | Azeotrope-like composition of 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (hcfc-244bb) and hydrogen fluoride (hf) | 20090211988 | 20090827 | | Provided are azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb) and hydrogen fluoride (HF). Such azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions are useful as intermediates in the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf).
... | | Azeotrope-like composition of 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (hcfc-244bb) and hydrogen fluoride (hf) | 20090211988 | 20090827 | | Provided are azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb) and hydrogen fluoride (HF). Such azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions are useful as intermediates in the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf).
... | | Azeotrope-like composition of 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (hcfc-244bb) and hydrogen fluoride (hf) | 20090211988 | 20090827 | | Provided are azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb) and hydrogen fluoride (HF). Such azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions are useful as intermediates in the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf).
... | | Azeotrope-like composition of 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (hcfc-244bb) and hydrogen fluoride (hf) | 20090211988 | 20090827 | | Provided are azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb) and hydrogen fluoride (HF). Such azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions are useful as intermediates in the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf).
... | | Process for manufacturing high molecular weight polyesters | 20090198004 | 20090806 | | High molecular weight polyester polymers are prepared in syrup form from an ester oligomer. The oligomer is converted to the polymer by polycondensation at atmospheric pressure and elevated temperature in a nonreactive carrier capable of forming an azeotrope with water. The ester oligomerization or polycondensation reactions desirably are monitored using a non-viscometric technique. The process has a rapid cycle time. The syrup contains the polymer and the nonreactive carrier, and may more conveniently be used to make initially non-solid products such as polyester coatings than is the case when employing pelletized solid polyester resins.
... | | Process for manufacturing medium and high molecular weight polyesters | 20090198005 | 20090806 | | Medium and high molecular weight polyester polymers are prepared in syrup form from an ester oligomer. The oligomer is converted to the polymer by polycondensation at elevated pressure and elevated temperature in a nonreactive carrier capable of forming an azeotrope with water. The ester oligomerization or polycondensation reactions desirably are monitored using a non-viscometric technique. The process has a rapid cycle time. The syrup contains the polymer and nonreactive carrier, and may more conveniently be used to make initially non-solid products such as polyester coatings than is the case when employing pelletized solid polyester resins.
... | | Ternary azeotropic-like compositions with 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoro-3-methoxy-propane and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene | 20090186799 | 20090723 | | Ternary azeotrope and azeotrope-like compositions containing 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoro-3-methoxy-propane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and a third component, and methods of using azeotropes and azeotrope-like compositions to clean substrates, deposit coatings, transfer thermal energy, and lubricate working operations are described.
... | | Ternary azeotropic-like compositions with 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoro-3-methoxy-propane and 1-bromopropane | 20090186800 | 20090723 | | Ternary azeotrope and azeotrope-like compositions containing 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoro-3-methoxy-propane, 1-bromopropane and a third component, and uses thereof, are described.
... | | Purified styrene-maleic anhydride polymer binder | 20090182108 | 20090716 | | An aqueous binding composition is provided comprised of a polyanhydride based polymer, which polyanhydride based polymer has been purified through the use of an azeotrope. The resulting binder is effective, particularly for binding glass fibers, yet substantially odor free. A fibrous material is provided that is coated with a water-resistant cured binder formed in accordance with the process of the present invention wherein adjoining fibers are bound at cross-over points. Such bound fibrous material is free of a phenol-formaldehyde resin and substantially free of odor. It has been found that by removing purities such as cumene and acetophenone from a polyanhydride binder, e.g., a styrene maleic anhydride based polymer based binder, an effective binder for glass fiber is obtained while also avoiding an odor problem.
... | | Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,2,3,3-pentafluoropropene | 20090156702 | 20090618 | | The invention pertains to azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,2,3,3-pentafluoropropene (HFC-1225yc) and any one of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropene (HFC-1234yf) or the Z-isomer of 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropene (HFC-1225yeZ), and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and aerosol propellants.
... | | Azeotrope-like compositions of pentafluoropropene and 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane | 20090151365 | 20090618 | | The present invention provides azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245cb) with either the Z isomer of 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropene (HFO-1225yeZ) alone or with mixtures of the E and Z isomers of 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropene (HFO-1225 yeZ and HFO-1225 yeE) and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and aerosol propellants, and in process for separating azeotrope-like mixtures.
... | | Azeotropic compositions comprising fluorinated compounds for cleaning applications | 20090124524 | 20090514 | | The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
... | | Azeotrope-like compositions containing sulfur hexafluoride and uses thereof | 20090095717 | 20090416 | | Provided are novel azeotrope-like compositions of SF6 and N2O, as well as methods of using the same. Also provided are methods of using SF6 compositions, including azeotrope-like compositions, including a method for suppressing an electric arc or corona discharge and a method for flame suppression. Further provided are electrical devices using such SF6 compositions as a dielectric insulating gas and rigid closed-cell foams having such SF6 compositions within the cells, wherein the foam is both thermally and electrically insulative.
... | | Azeotrope-like compositions of difluoromethane and trifluoroiodomethane | 20090092556 | 20090409 | | Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising difluoromethane and trifluoroiodomethane and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and aerosol propellants.
... | | Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and hydrocarbons | 20090082478 | 20090326 | | Methods of preparing polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams comprising the step of reacting and foaming a mixture of ingredients which react to form the polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foams in the presence of a blowing agent, wherein said blowing agent comprises an azeotrope-like composition consists essentially of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and n-pentane, as well as foams and foamable compositions comprising the azeotrope-like composition.
... | | Azeotropic compositions comprising fluorinated olefins for cleaning applications | 20090062170 | 20090305 | | The present invention relates to azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions comprising a fluorinated olefin having the formula E- or Z-C3F7CH═CHC3F7, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, fluoroether, or alkanes and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the one compound selected from the group consisting of alcohols, halocarbons, fluoroalkyl ethers, hydrofluorocarbons, alkanes is either methanol, ethanol, iso-propanol, n-propanol, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, cis-1,2-dichloroethylene, n-propyl bromide, C4F9OCH3, C4F9OC2H5, HFC-43-10mee, HFC-365mfc, heptane, or combinations thereof. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
... | | Azeotrope-like compositions of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and methyl iodide | 20090041677 | 20090212 | | An azeotropic or azeotrope-like composition comprising a mixture of methyl iodide, 1-chloro-3,3,3,-trifluoropropene, and optionally one or more of fluorocarbons and/or hydrofluorocarbons. The compositions are present as a gas, at temperatures of about 30° C. or below. The inventive compositions serve as a non-ozone-depleting gaseous fumigant which is useful in a variety of applications, in place of methyl bromide. These compositions serve as a drop-in replacement for gaseous methyl bromide, providing the benefits of a methyl iodide fumigant while also utilizing existing methyl bromide equipment.
... | | Hf alkylation process with acid regeneration | 20090029846 | 20090129 | | The regeneration of HF alkylation acid in an alkylation unit is improved by withdrawing a vapor stream from the HF regenerator tower and condensing the stream to form a liquid fraction which is accumulated in a side distillation zone; the collected liquid fraction, comprising HF acid, water and some stripping medium is distilled in a batch or continuous type operation to drive off the HF acid (along with stripping medium) and the vapor is returned to the regenerator-stripper vessel. The distillation of the sidedraw liquid is continued until the composition of the liquid attains the azeotropic value or as near to that value as desired. The azeotrope, comprising water and acid can then be dropped out of the distillation vessel for disposal by neutralization in the... | | Azeotropic-like compositions with 1-methoxy-2-propanol | 20090029890 | 20090129 | | Azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1-methoxy-2-propanol and a hydrofluoroether, and uses thereof, are described.
... | | Synthetic method of glycol diesters from reaction of glycol monoesters and linear aliphatic carboxylic acids | 20090023946 | 20090122 | | A method of synthesizing glycol diester by reacting a linear aliphatic carboxylic acid and a glycol monoester in the presence of a Lewis acid type catalyst is provided. In the method, after introducing the glycol monoester, the linear aliphatic carboxylic acid and the Lewis acid type catalyst into a reactor, the reaction occurs to produce reaction products and water in the reactor; an excess of the linear aliphatic carboxylic acid forms an azeotrope with water during the reaction to be sent to a condenser through a distillation column; the linear aliphatic carboxylic acid and water passed through the condenser are divided into an organic layer and an aqueous layer in an oil water separator; and the organic layer is returned to the distillation column through a... | | Azeotrope-like compositions of tetrafluoropropene and hydrofluorocarbons | 20080308763 | 20081218 | | 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.
... | | Separation/purification of desflurane from hydrogen fluoride | 20080306309 | 20081211 | | An azeotrope comprising desflurane (CF3CFHOCF2H) and hydrogen fluoride (HF). The azeotrope can be prepared by fractionally distilling a crude mixture of desflurane and HF. Purer desflurane can be readily and easily separated from the azeotrope. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader quickly to ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the appended issued claims.
... | | Azeotrope-like compositions of pentafluoropropane and chloropropane | 20080279790 | 20081113 | | This invention provides azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and 2-chloropropane that are environmentally desirable for use as refrigerants, aerosol propellants, metered dose inhalers, blowing agents for polymer foam, heat transfer media, and gaseous dielectrics.
... | | Azeotrope-like compositions of tetrafluoropropene and alcohols | 20080255260 | 20081016 | | A composition including an effective amount of trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene component combined with an effective amount of an alcohol selected from the group of methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, tert-butanol, isobutanol, 2-ethyl hexanol and any combination thereof, where the composition has azeotropic properties.
... | | Azeotrope-like compositions of tetrafluoropropenes and bromofluoropropenes | 20080203349 | 20080828 | | Mixtures of tetrafluoropropenes with bromofluoropropenes provide compositions that have boiling points within an acceptable range, have good chemical stability, low GWP and are essentially non-flammable.
... | | Azeotropic fumigant compositions of methyl iodide | 20080199408 | 20080821 | | Azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of methyl iodide and at least one fluorocarbon or hydrofluorocarbon such as 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa). The compositions are present as a gas, at temperatures of about 30° C. or below. The inventive compositions serve as a non-ozone-depleting gaseous fumigant which is useful in a variety of applications, in place of methyl bromide. These compositions serve as a drop-in replacement for gaseous methyl bromide, providing the benefits of a methyl iodide fumigant while also utilizing existing methyl bromide equipment.
... | | Method for cooling a detector | 20080184711 | 20080807 | | A detector, in particular an IR detector in the seeker head of a guided missile, is cooled with expanding gas generated by depressurizing a pressurized fluid. A mixture which forms a positive azeotrope, including argon or nitrogen as a main component and at least one alkane as a secondary component, is expanded as the fluid. The composition is preferably in the region of a eutectic mixture in order to avoid a component freezing adjacent to the expansion nozzle. This makes it possible to considerably extend the life of the cooler in comparison to that when using pure cooling gases such as nitrogen or argon, and to cool the detector down more quickly, subject to the same constraints.
... | | Continuous method for producing cyclohexyl(meth)acrylate | 20080146831 | 20080619 | | washing of the crude cyclohexyl (meth)acrylate from process stage (B), in which residues of salts are removed from the crude cyclohexyl (meth)acrylate (process stage C), and subsequent distillative workup of the crude cyclohexyl (meth)acrylate (process stages D to G).
... | | Azeotrope-like mixtures comprising heptafluorocyclopentane | 20080139444 | 20080612 | | Disclosed is an azeotrope-like composition comprising: from about 2% by weight to about 50% by weight of a hydrofluorocarbon selected from the group consisting of 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane and 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane, from about 2% by weight to about 50% by weight 1,1,2,2,3,3,4-heptafluorocyclopentane, and an amount effective in dissolving oils and contaminants of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene. In another embodiment, are fluorocarbon solvent composition comprising from about 15 to about 99 weight percent 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane and from about 85 to about 1 percent by weight 1,1,2,2,3,3,4-heptafluorocyclopentane wherein the freezing point of the composition is less than 0° C.
... | | Process for the manufacture of halocarbons and selected compounds and azeotropes with hf | 20080108852 | 20080508 | | A process for purification of certain hydrofluorocarbons and/or chloro-precursors thereof from mixtures of such compounds with HF is also disclosed.
... | | Hydrocarbon recovery using fluids | 20080083534 | 20080410 | | The recovery of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon bearing rock, sands or other geological materials (collectively “rock”) uses a recovery fluid. In certain embodiments, the recovery fluid includes miscible compounds or an azeotrope-forming mixture (including an azeotrope), used alone or with other compositions. Two or more compounds in the recovery fluid yield a mixture with different and/or improved characteristics over those of one or more of the component compounds in both liquid and vapor states.
... | | Compositions of tetrafluoropropene and hydrocarbons | 20080075673 | 20080327 | | Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising tetrafluoropropene and one or more selected hydrorocarbons and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and aerosol propellants.
... | | Azeotropic compositions comprising fluorinated compounds for cleaning applications | 20080060687 | 20080313 | | The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
... | | Purification of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroiopropanol | 20080058560 | 20080306 | | 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP) substantially free of 1,1,1-trifluoroacetone (TFA) can be separated from a mixture containing both compounds by A) catalytic reduction with hydrogen followed by fractional distillation; B) cooling to a temperature at which HFIP freezes and TFA remains liquid; C) forming a high boiling complex comprising HF and TFA followed by fractional distillation; or D) producing HF-free conditions to yield a HFIP/TFA azeotrope followed by fractional distillation. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract, which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR... | | Azeotrope-like compositions of difluoromethane | 20080042103 | 20080221 | | The invention relates to azeotropic and azeotrope-like mixtures of HFC-32, HCl, and Cl2, and processes for separating the azeotrope-like mixtures of HFC-32 and HCL and HFC-32, HCL and Cl2.
... | | Azeotrope spray cooling system | 20080028782 | 20080207 | | An azeotrope spray cooling system for utilizing an azeotrope coolant for improving the performance of a spray cooling system. An azeotrope coolant is utilized within a two-phase thermal management system for thermally managing one or more heat producing devices. The characteristics of the azeotrope coolant may be adjusted for various types of thermal management applications by altering the components of the azeotrope coolant.
... | | Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and hydrogen fluoride | 20070278087 | 20071206 | | The invention relates to azeotropic and azeotrope-like mixtures of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365) and hydrogen fluoride and a process for separating the azeotrope-like mixtures. The compositions of the invention are useful as an intermediate in the production of HFC-365. The latter is useful as a nontoxic, zero ozone depleting fluorocarbon useful as a solvent, blowing agent, refrigerant, cleaning agent and aerosol to propellant.
... | | Azeotropic compositions comprising fluorinated compounds for cleaning applications | 20070203045 | 20070830 | | The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
... | | Azeotropic compositions comprising fluorinated compounds for cleaning applications | 20070203046 | 20070830 | | The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another emebodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
... | | Azeotrope-like solvent composition and mixed solvent composition | 20070173432 | 20070726 | | To provide a solvent composition capable of removing soils such as dusts and oils attached to the surface of an article made of an acrylic resin or an article coated with an acrylic resin, without damaging it. An azeotrope-like solvent composition comprising from 38 to 41 mass % of (2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane and from 59 to 62 mass % of perfluorohexane. A mixed solvent composition comprising from 30 to 60 mass % of (2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane and from 40 to 70 mass % of perfluorohexane.
... | | Azeotrope compositions comprising nonafluoropentene and hydrogen fluoride and uses thereof | 20070099811 | 20070503 | | Disclosed herein are azeotrope compositions comprising 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene and hydrogen fluoride. The azeotrope compositions are useful in processes to produce and in processes to purify 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene. Additionally, disclosed herein are azeotrope and near-azeotrope compositions comprising 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane and hydrogen fluoride.
... | | Azeotrope compositions comprising e-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and hydrogen fluoride and uses thereof | 20070100173 | 20070503 | | Disclosed herein are azeotrope and near-azeotrope compositions comprising E-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and hydrogen fluoride. These azeotrope and near-azeotrope compositions are useful in processes to produce E-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and in processes to purify E-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene from mixtures of E-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene with 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and/or with hydrogen fluoride.
... | | Azeotrope compositions comprising 1,1,1,2,3- pentafluoropropene and hydrogen fluoride and uses thereof | 20070100174 | 20070503 | | Disclosed herein are azeotrope compositions comprising 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene and hydrogen fluoride. The azeotrope compositions are useful in processes to produce and in processes to purify 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene.
... | | Azeotrope compositions comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and hydrogen fluoride and uses thereof | 20070100175 | 20070503 | | Disclosed herein are azeotrope or near-azeotrope compositions comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFC-1234yf) and hydrogen fluoride (HF). These compositions are useful in processes to produce and purify HFC-1234yf. Additionally, disclosed herein are processes for the manufacture of HFC-1234yf.
... | | Azeotrope compositions comprising tridecafluoro-3-heptene and hydrogen fluoride and uses thereof | 20070100176 | 20070503 | | Disclosed herein are azeotrope and near-azeotrope compositions comprising 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,7-tridecafluoro-3-heptene (HFC-162-13mczy, CF3CF2CH═CFCF2CF2CF3) and 1,1,1,2,2,3,5,5,6,6,7,7,7-tridecafluoro-3-heptene (HFC-162-13mcyz, CF3CF2CF═CHCF2CF2CF3) and hydrogen fluoride (HF) and to azeotrope and near-azeotrope compositions comprising 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,7-tetradecafluoroheptane and hydrogen fluoride (HF). These compositions are useful in processes to produce and purify HFC-162-13mcyz, HFC-162-13mczy and HFC-63-14mee.
... | | Synthetic method of glycol diesters from reaction of glycol monoesters and linear aliphatic carboxylic acids | 20070049764 | 20070301 | | A method of synthesizing glycol diester by reacting a linear aliphatic carboxylic acid and a glycol monoester in the presence of a Lewis acid type catalyst is provided. In the method, after introducing the glycol monoester, the linear aliphatic carboxylic acid and the Lewis acid type catalyst into a reactor, the reaction occurs to produce reaction products and water in the reactor; an excess of the linear aliphatic carboxylic acid forms an azeotrope with water during the reaction to be sent to a condenser through a distillation column; the linear aliphatic carboxylic acid and water passed through the condenser are divided into an organic layer and an aqueous layer in an oil water separator; and the organic layer is returned to the distillation column through a... | | Azeotrope-like compositions containing fluoroethane | 20070034824 | 20070215 | | The present invention relates to the discovery of compositions which include fluoroethane, 2-fluoropropane or tert-butylfluoride. These compositions are useful as pure components or with at least one of tetrafluoroethane, difluoroethane, hexafluoropropane, a hydrocarbon or dimethylether. These compositions are useful as aerosol propellants, refrigerants, cleaning agents, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethanes, refrigerants, heat transfer media, gaseous dielectrics, fire extinguishing agents, power cycle working fluids, polymerization media, particulate removal fluids, carrier fluids, buffing abrasive agents, and displacement drying agents.
... | | Azeotropic compositions of cyclopentane | 20070023729 | 20070201 | | This invention relates to compositions of cyclopentane, and a compound selected from the group consisting of hydrofluorocarbons, hydrofluoroethers, or fluorinated sulfur compounds. Specifically these compounds may be selected from the group consisting of tetrafluoroethane, hexafluoropropane, pentafluoropropane, tetrafluoropropane, trifluoropropane, difluoropropane, octafluorobutane, hexafluorobutane, pentafluorobutane, nonafluorobutane, difluorobutane, trifluoro-2-methoxyethane and bis(pentafluoroethyl)sulfide. The compositions, which may be azeotropic or azeotrope-like, may be used as refrigerants, cleaning agents, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethanes, aerosol propellants, refrigerants, heat transfer media, gaseous dielectrics, fire extinguishing agents, power cycle working fluids, polymerization media, particulate removal fluids, carrier fluids, buffing abrasive agents or displacement drying agents.
... | | Recovering method of acetic acid from effluent of terephthalic acid production process | 20060235242 | 20061019 | | The present invention relates to a recovering method of acetic acid using an apparatus comprising a dehydration tower, a condenser and a separation tank. As p-xylene is used as an azeotropic agent to form an azeotrope with water, which is discharged from the top of the dehydration tower, and the remaining p-xylene is discharged from the bottom of the dehydration tower along with acetic acid, the acetic acid containing the p-xylene azeotropic agent can be recycled directly to a reactor for producing terephthalic acid without further separation process and without regard to the content of the p-xylene azeotropic agent which is recovered along with acetic acid.
... | | Etherification process | 20060235246 | 20061019 | | A process for the etherification of C4, C5 and/or C6 tertiary olefins in a hydrocarbon feed with at least one C1 to C6 alcohol, preferably C1-C4 alcohols in a distillation column reactor, preferably where C4's and C5's ethers are co-produced, in which the amount of alcohol employed in the etherification is below that which will produce an azeotrope with hydrocarbons in the overheads from the distillation column reactor. The azeotrope results from the presence of unreacted alcohol in the reaction system in the distillation column reactor. The amount of alcohol is less than the stoichiometric amount, preferably less than 90%, more preferably 10 to 80%, of the stoichiometric amount and the overheads contain less than a stoichiometric of alcohol.
... | | Compositions and methods for cleaning vapor compression systems | 20060179852 | 20060817 | | Disclosed are azeotrope-like compositions comprising HFC-134a and at least one of HFC-245fa, HFC-365, and HFC-43-10 and methods for using the same to remove contaminants from a vapor compression system.
... | | Compositions comprising 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,7-tetradecafluoroheptane and uses thereof | 20060180785 | 20060817 | | The present invention relates to compositions comprising HFC-63-14mcee. The compositions may be azeotropic or azeotrope-like and are useful in cleaning applications, as a defluxing agent, for removing oils or residues from a surface, depositing or removing lubricants from a surface, and as refrigerants or heat transfer fluids in refrigeration systems, air-conditioners and heat pumps.
... | | Method for the distillative separation of a mixture containing vinyl ether and alchol | 20060151310 | 20060713 | | a) passing the mixture into a first distillation column and withdrawing, as a top product, an azeotrope containing vinyl ether (I) and alcohol (II) and, as a bottom product, a stream enriched with the alcohol (II); b) passing the azeotrope containing vinyl ether (I) and alcohol (II) from the first distillation column into a second distillation column which is operated at a pressure which is from 0.01 to 3 MPa higher compared to the first distillation column, and withdrawing, as a bottom product or gaseous sidestream in the stripping section, the vinyl ether (I) and, as a top product, an azeotrope containing vinyl ether (I) and alcohol (II); and c) recycling the azeotrope containing vinyl ether (I) and alcohol (II) from the second distillation column into... | | Compositions of hfc-152a and cf3i | 20060116310 | 20060601 | | Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising difluoroethane and trifluoroiodomethane and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, aerosol propellants and others.
... | | Azeotrope compositions comprising 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene and hydrogen fluoride and uses thereof | 20060116538 | 20060601 | | Disclosed herein are azeotrope and near-azeotrope compositions comprising 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropentene (HFC-1225zc) and hydrogen fluoride. These compositions are useful in processes to produce and purify HFC-1225zc. Also disclosed are processes comprising pyrolyzing CF3CH2CF3 to CF3CH═CF2. Also disclosed herein are processes for the manufacture of HFC-1225zc comprising pyrolyzing 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236fa) in the absence of dehydrofluorination catalyst in a reactor having a reaction zone.
... | | Azeotrope-like compositions containing hexafluoropropylene dimer and use thereof | 20060105932 | 20060518 | | Azeotrope-like compositions comprising hexafluoropropylene dimer and a hydrocarbon or a hydrofluorocarbon, and uses thereof, are described.
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