Implications of the Montreal Protocol for atmospheric emissions of alternative chemicals. Report for January-March 1988

Technical Report · Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1988

OSTI ID:6760166

Hummel, K E; Smith, N D; Harmon, D L

This paper is about alternative chemicals. The substitution, of less ozone-depleting chemicals wherever it is cost effective and technically feasible, is expected because of anticipated future limitations on production and consumption of the fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons (fluorocarbons containing bromine atoms) covered by the Montreal Protocol. Certain alternative chemicals (e.g., HCFC-22 and methyl chloroform) are already used in applications other than as CFC substitutes. Projected future consumption of alternative chemicals includes such non-substitution use. Study results indicate that the 50% reduction in weighted CFC/halon consumption (weighted for ozone-depletion potential) required by the Protocol in 1998 could initially be achieved by alternative chemicals alone. However, alternative processes or products not requiring either the controlled substances or their substitute chemicals and/or substantial recovery and reuse of the chemicals would be needed to maintain the 50% level of reduction in the longer term.

• Research Organization: Radian Corp., Austin, TX (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6760166
• Report Number(s): PB-88-238977/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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