| Abstract |
The paper discusses recycle and disposal options for chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons. These options will become more important as supplies become limited in compliance with the Montreal-Protocol, particularly if these chemicals are completely phased out by the year 2000, as called for by about 80 nations at the May 1989 Helsinki meeting. Even with new replacement chemicals, recycling will be important because of the higher cost and global warming that would result from release of the replacements. Options for the recovery, recycle, reclamation, and disposal of CFCs and halons need to be understood so that the most environmentally, technically, and economically effective systems can be selected. The options for recovery, recycle, reclamation, and disposal of CFCs and halons are reviewed briefly in the paper. A partial list of manufacturers of recovery/recycle equipment and those doing on- and off-site recovery/recycle/reclamation or planning to start this service in the near future is included. |
