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Methods for preparing ethers, ether compositions, fluoroether fire extinguishing systems, mixtures and methods

US6849194B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2003
Grant dateFeb 1, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C43/123
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Highly fluorinated, saturated, and unsaturated fluoroethers are efficient, economical, non-ozone-depleting fire extinguishing agents used alone or in blends with other fire extinguishing agents in total flooding and portable systems. Methods for producing ethers, halogenated ether intermediates, and fluoroethers are disclosed. Novel fluoroether compositions are disclosed. Fluoroether extinguishing mixtures, methods, and systems are disclosed.

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