AZEOTROPIC AND AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF E-1,3,4,4,4-PENTAFLUORO-3-TRIFLUOROMETHYL-1-BUTENE AND Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE AND USES THEREOF
Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene and 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. 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:
E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene and a second component, wherein the second component is Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene or cyclopentane and wherein the second component is present in an effective amount to form an azeotropic combination with the E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene.
2 . A composition consisting essentially of:
E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene and a second component, wherein the second component is Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene or cyclopentane, and
wherein the second component is present in an effective amount to form an azeotrope-like combination with the E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene.
3 . A process for preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam comprising mixing the azeotropic composition of claim 1 with a with a polyol or a resin.
4 . A process for preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam comprising mixing the azeotrope-like composition of claim 2 with a polyol or resin.
5 . A process for producing refrigeration comprising condensing the azeotropic composition of claim 1 and thereafter evaporating said azeotropic composition in the vicinity of the body to be cooled.
6 . A process for producing refrigeration comprising condensing the azeotrope-like composition of claim 2 and thereafter evaporating said azeotrope-like composition in the vicinity of the body to be cooled.
7 . A process comprising using the azeotropic composition of claim 1 as a solvent.
8 . A process comprising using the azeotrope-like composition of claim 2 as a solvent.
9 . A process for producing an aerosol product comprising using the azeotropic composition of claim 1 as a propellant.
10 . A process for producing an aerosol product comprising using the azeotrope-like composition of claim 2 as a propellant.
11 . A process comprising using the azeotropic composition of claim 1 as a heat transfer media.
12 . A process comprising using the azeotrope-like composition of claim 2 as a heat transfer media.
13 . A process for extinguishing or suppressing a fire comprising using the azeotropic composition of claim 1 as a fire extinguishing or suppression agent.
14 . A process for extinguishing or suppressing a fire comprising using the azeotrope-like composition of claim 2 as a fire extinguishing or suppression agent.
15 . A process comprising using the azeotropic composition of claim 1 as dielectrics.
16 . A process comprising using the azeotrope-like composition of claim 2 as dielectrics.