Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer. 1998 Report of the Flexible and Rigid Foams Technical Options Committee.

Author(s) : ONU Environnement (ex-PNUE), ASHFORD P., BIERMAN T., JEFFS M., et al.

Type of monograph: Report

Summary

This report details for each foam type the technically viable options available by each foam type to eliminate CFC use as of 1998. Updates are given on the progress made by each product group in reducing CFC consumption and a status report on transition out of CFCs across major geographical regions are included. Extract from the table of contents: Technology update: new blowing agent developments; polyurethane, polyolefin, extruded polystyrene and phenolic foams. Transition status: non-Article 5(1) regions and Article 5(1) regions. Data summary and appendixes: global production and consumption of CFCs and HCFCs; end use analysis in the foam sector by region; products and applications (polyurethane, integral skin and miscellaneous foams, extruded polystyrene, polyolefin and phenolic foams).

Details

  • Original title: Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer. 1998 Report of the Flexible and Rigid Foams Technical Options Committee.
  • Record ID : 2000-1122
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Figures, economy, Regulation, Developing country, Environment
  • Publication: Unep (united nations environment programme) - Kenya/Kenya
  • Publication date: 1998/12
  • ISBN: 9280717286
  • Source: Source: 80 p. (21 x 29.7); fig.; tabl.; append.; USD 40.00.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.