The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration and
air conditioning systems comprising
1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone and at least
one chlorocarbon, alcohol, ketone, ether, ester,
N-(difluoromethyl)-N,N-dimethylamine,
1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoro-2-[(pentafluoroethyl)thio]ethane or mixtures
thereof, and which are also useful in systems employing a centrifugal
compressor. The compositions of the present invention may be azeotropic
or near azeotropic and are useful in processes for producing
refrigeration or heat or as heat transfer fluids.