Azeotrope-like composition of 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-3-methoxypropane and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene
Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-3-methoxy propane and E-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (K-1233zd) and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, solvent, and aerosol propellants.
1. An azeotrope-like composition comprising effective amounts of 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-3-methoxypropane and E-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (E-1233zd) having a boiling point of from about 10° C. to about 34° C. at a pressure of about 1.013 bar.
2. The azeotrope-like composition of claim 1 where the amount of 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-3-methoxypropane is from about 99 to about 1 weight percent the amount of 1 E-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (E-1233zd) is from about 1 to about 99 weight percent of said composition.
3. The composition of claim 1 further comprising a lubricant.
4. The composition of claim 3 wherein said lubricant is selected from the group consisting of mineral oil, alkyl benzenes, polyol esters, polyalkylene glycols, polyvinyl ethers, polyalpha olefins, and combinations of two or more thereof.
5. A heat transfer composition comprising an azeotrope-like composition of claim 1 .
6. A refrigeration, air conditioning, chilling, heat engines or heat pump system comprising a heat transfer composition of claim 5 .
7. A method for cooling an article which comprises condensing a heat transfer composition of claim 5 and thereafter evaporating said refrigerant composition in the vicinity of the article to be cooled.
8. A method for heating an article which comprises condensing a heat transfer composition of claim 5 in the vicinity of the article to be heated and thereafter evaporating said refrigerant composition.
9. A sprayable composition comprising a material to be sprayed and a propellant comprising an azeotrope-like composition of claim 1 .
10. A sprayable composition according to claim 9 wherein the sprayable composition is an aerosol.
11. A blowing agent comprising an azeotrope-like composition of claim 1 .
12. A foamable pre-mix formulation comprising the blowing agent of claim 11 and a polyol.
13. A foamable pre-mix formulation of claim 12 further comprising at least one additive selected from the group consisting of surfactants, catalysts, compatibilizers, flame retardants, UV stabilizers, and mixtures thereof.
14. A solvent comprising an azeotrope-like composition of claim 1 .