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. 3.
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 claim 1 further comprising an additive selected from the group consisting of lubricants, pour point modifiers, anti-foam agents, viscosity improvers, emulsifiers dispersants, oxidation inhibitors, extreme pressure agents, corrosion inhibitors, detergents, catalysts, surfactants, flame retardants, preservatives, colorants, antioxidants, reinforcing agents, fillers, antistatic agents, solubilizing agents, IR attenuating agents, nucleating agents, cell controlling agents, extrusion aids, stabilizing agents, thermally insulating agents, plasticizers, viscosity modifiers, impact modifiers, gas barrier resins, polymer modifiers, rheology modifiers, antibacterial agents, vapor pressure modifiers, UV absorbers, cross-linking agents, permeability modifiers, bitterants, propellants and acid catchers.
8 . A process of forming a foam comprising:
(a) adding a foamable composition to a blowing agent; and,
(b) reacting said foamable composition under conditions effective to form a foam,
wherein said blowing agent comprises the composition according to claim 1 .
9 . A foam formed by the process according to claim 8 .
10 . A foam comprising a polymer and the composition according to claim 1 .
11 . A pre-mix composition comprising a foamable component and a blowing agent, said blowing agent comprising the composition according to claim 1 .
12 . A process for producing refrigeration comprising;
(a) condensing the composition according to claim 1 ; and,
(b) evaporating said composition in the vicinity of a body to be cooled.
13 . A heat transfer system comprising a heat transfer medium, wherein said heat transfer medium comprises the composition according to claim 1 .
14 . A method of cleaning a surface comprising bringing the composition according to claim 1 into contact with said surface.
15 . An aerosol product comprising a component to be dispensed and a propellant, wherein said propellant comprises the composition according to claim 1 .
16 . A method for extinguishing or suppressing a flame comprising dispensing the composition according to claim 1 at said flame.
17 . A system for preventing or suppressing a flame comprising a vessel containing the composition according to claim 1 and a nozzle to dispense said composition toward an anticipated or actual location of said flame.
18 . A process for dissolving a solute comprising contacting and mixing said solute with a sufficient quantity of the composition according to claim 1 .
19 . A method for preventing or rapidly quenching an electric discharge in a space in a high voltage device comprising injecting a gaseous dielectric into said space, wherein said gaseous dielectric comprises the composition according to claim 1 .
20 . A high voltage device comprising a gaseous dielectric, wherein said gaseous dielectric comprises the composition according to claim 1 .
21 . The high voltage device according to claim 20 selected from the group consisting of a transformer, a circuit breaker, a switch and a radar waveguide.
22 . A compositional means for forming an azeotrope or a near-azeotrope of 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.