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Process for removing 2-chloro-1,1-difluoroethylene from 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and co-producing 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane

US5336377A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1991
Grant dateAug 9, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S203/17
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

2-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethylene (R-1122) is removed from 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) by contacting the R-134a in the vapor phase with chlorine in the presence of ultraviolet light providing an exposure of at least about 2 watts-hour/kg.

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