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

摘要

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.