This document summarizes the challenges facing the Indian foam sector in phasing out HCFCs. It notes that India has over 450 small and medium foam enterprises that currently use HCFCs as blowing agents. Transitioning to alternatives will be difficult as there are no proven low-GWP options available yet that can meet the needs of the SME sector. The document proposes a staged approach, including continuing to use reduced levels of HCFC-141b by mixing it with other agents. It emphasizes that the chosen alternatives must consider safety, energy efficiency, and be suitable for smaller companies.

1. Presented By: MR. SAMIR ARORA, CEO, INDUSTRIAL FOAMS PVT LTD

2. Concern is ODP & GWP 2

3. Social Responsibility 3

5. CONSIDERATIONS FOR SELECTION OF ALTERNATE TECHNOLOGIES

7. Technical Options Under Trial in Some Countries Note: These alternatives are not yet technically proven and their environmental benignness and economical viability is yet to be established.

10. Aesthetics

11. Good Abrasion resistance Blowing Agent Options: Zero ODP : HFC -134a and HFC - 245 fa/365

14. horizontal freezer

15. Visi-coolers

17. Low cost Blowing Agent Options : Zero ODP: HFC -134a low level, HFC -245 fa & HFC -134a/HFC- 365

19. Faster Productivity

21. Building Panel

22. Telecom Shelter Blowing Agent options : Zero ODP- HFC -134a ,HFC -134a/HFC-365, HFC -245 fa

24. Good Foam insulation properties

25. Low Moisture vapor resistance

26. Low Flame spread

27. Low Smoke generationBlowing agent options: Zero ODP: HCF -134a, HCF -134a/HFC- 365 & 245fa

28. SITUATION AFTER CFC PHASE OUT CFC Phase out was started in 90’s, change over decision by Indian Foam Industries was relatively simple, as selection had to be made from three alternative blowing agents which were well established in developed country and could easily be adopted by Indian Foam Sector. These were:- 14

30. Alternate Blowing Agents Present Blowing Agent Alternate Blowing Agents 16

32. Flexible moulded

33. Rigid

34. Integral skinIt is the Rigids, Integral skin & some flexible slab stock foam applications where HCFC’s are being used. In this sector phase out program requires a careful approach 17

36. Partial production can be changed to alternate blowing agent where HCFC 141b can be phased out stepwise over a period of time.

37. Use reduced HCFC 141b systems where mixture of HCFC 141b with other alternate blowing agents may be used, which can allow cut down of HCFC 141b phase wise and this solution can be adopted for SMEs.The right approach for phase out of HCFC 141b from Indian foam sector can be as above

39. Energy should be most important factor particularly for rigid foams which are mainly used for insulation applications. 19 Safety and Energy Concerns

41. Another barrier that HCFC using enterprises possesses manufacturing equipments that are far from the end of product life.

42. Working on adoption, evolution & costing of new technology.

43. Evolution of all HCFC phase out options in light of safety and environmental consideration.

44. Need to determine optimum management modality and funding arrangements20

46. The Polyurethane foam sector, SMEs consists of 91% of the total Foam Industry.

47. Presently available alternates are mainly HFCs, such as 245FA, 134 A, 365FA and Hydro Carbons(Pentanes)

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