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.
1. A composition comprising an azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and a compound selected from the group consisting of n-pentane, isopentane, neopentane, and isohexane.
2. The composition of claim 1 wherein said azeotrope-like mixture is a binary mixture consisting essentially of trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and a compound selected from the group consisting of n-pentane, isopentane, neopentane, and isohexane.
3. The composition of claim 1 wherein said azeotrope-like mixture consists essentially of trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and n-pentane.
4. The composition of claim 3 wherein said azeotrope-like mixture consists essentially of about 65 to about 99.95 wt. % trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and about 0.05 to about 35 wt. % n-pentane at a temperature of about 17.4±1° C. and at pressure of about 14 psia.
5. The composition of claim 1 wherein said azeotrope-like mixture further comprises nitromethane.
6. A blowing agent comprising an azeotrope-like mixture according to claim 1 , and optionally, one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of co-blowing agents, fillers, vapor pressure modifiers, flame suppressants, and stabilizers.
7. A sprayable composition comprising an azeotrope-like mixture according to claim 1 , an active ingredient, and, optionally, inert ingredients and/or solvents.
8. A foamable composition comprising one or more components capable of forming a foam and the composition of claim 1 .
9. A closed cell foam comprising the foamable composition of claim 8 .
10. A thermoplastic foam comprising the foamable composition of claim 8 .
11. A thermoset foam comprising the foamable composition of claim 8 .
12. A sprayable composition comprising a material to be sprayed and a propellant comprising the composition of claim 1 .
13. The sprayable composition of claim 12 in the form of an aerosol.
14. The sprayable composition of claim 12 wherein the material to be sprayed is selected from the group consisting of cosmetics, cleaning solvents, lubricants, and medicinal materials.