The present disclosure provides azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions including trifluoroiodomethane (CF.sub.3I) and 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ca), and a method of forming an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition comprising the step of combining 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ca) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF.sub.3I) to form an azeotrope or azeotrope-like comprising 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ca) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF.sub.3I) having a boiling point of about −24.46° C.±0.30° C. at a pressure of about 14.40 psia±0.30 psia.

Disclosed herein are viscoelastic elastomeric polyurethane foams, a process for preparing them and a method of using them in making shaped articles. Further disclosed herein are of viscoelastic elastomeric polyurethane foams having improved, unique impact absorption performance.

A composition for forming a foamed silicone elastomer is disclosed. The composition comprises: A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded ethylenically unsaturated groups per molecule; B) an organohydrogensiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule; C) a hydrosilylation catalyst; D) a chemical blowing agent; and E) a physical blowing agent. The hydrosilylation catalyst C) is present in a catalytically effective amount. The chemical blowing agent D) has at least one hydroxyl (OH) group, and is present in an amount to provide a OH content >0 and <500 parts per million (ppm). The physical blowing agent E) undergoes a phase change from a liquid to a gaseous state during exposure to atmospheric pressure and a temperature ≥0° C. The blowing agents D) and E) are different from one another. A foamed silicone elastomer, and methods of forming the composition and foamed silicone elastomer are also disclosed.

A non-combustible mixed refrigerant having a low greenhouse effect and an application thereof, the mixed refrigerant comprises the following components in mass fractions: 4-31.5% of R125, 50-80% of R1234ze (E) and 12-22% of R1234yf. Under the cooperation of each component dosage range, the mixed refrigerant becomes non-combustible, the ODP is 0, and the GWP is not greater than 1000. The present invention may be used in a refrigeration system, does not destruct ozone, reduces the greenhouse effect, and has a low slip temperature, relating to ternary azeotropic or near-azeotropic refrigerants, and being beneficial for the stable operation of a refrigeration system. The mixed refrigerant may also be used as a foaming agent or an aerosol propellant, and has the advantages of being non-combustible, having a low ozone destruction index, and being environmentally friendly, safe and reliable.

A composition kit for preparing a polyurethane foam and a preparation method and applications thereof are provided. The composition kit for preparing a polyurethane foam includes a first component and a second component. The first component and the second component are disposed in different containers respectively. The first component includes an organic isocyanate and a low boiling point foaming agent. The second component includes a polyol composition, a high boiling point foaming agent, a composite catalyst, water, and a silicone oil.

The present disclosure provides minimum-boiling, homogeneous azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 1,2,2-trifluoro-1-trifluoromethylcyclobutane (“TFMCB”) with each of ethanol, n-pentane, cyclopentane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, and perfluoro(2-methyl-3-pentanone).

Methods, foams and blowing agents for producing thermoplastic foam having low aged lambda and low foam density, wherein the blowing agent comprises: (a) from about 50% by weight to about 70% by weight of an HFO and/or an HFCO having three atoms; (b) a first co-blowing agent consisting essentially of from about 2% to about 15% by weight of methyl formate; (c) a second co-blowing agent consisting essentially of from about 20% to about 30% by weight of dimethyl ether, isobutane and combinations of these; and (d) a third co-blowing agent consisting essentially of from about 2% to about 25% by weight of carbon dioxide, acetone and combinations of these.

The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene that may be useful as heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellants, foaming agents, blowing agents, solvents, cleaning agents, carrier fluids, displacement drying agents, buffing abrasion agents, polymerization media, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethane, gaseous dielectrics, extinguishing agents, and fire suppression agents in liquid or gaseous form. Additionally, the present disclosure relates to compositions comprising 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, or 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane, which may be useful in processes to produce 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene.

The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises a fluoroolefin and at least one other component. The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and fire suppression and fire extinguishing agents.

A low-density, thermoplastic foam comprising: (a) thermoplastic polymer cells comprising cell walls forming closed cells, wherein said thermoplastic polymer comprises ethylene furanoate moieties and optionally ethylene terephthalate moieties, wherein said polymer comprises from about 1 mole % to about 100 mole % of ethylene furanoate moieties and optionally at least about 1 mole % ethylene terephthalate moieties; and (b) one or more HFOs having three or four carbon atoms and/or one or more HFCOs having three or four carbon atoms contained in the closed cells.