R-22 phase out Documentation

[marwanm]

Guys,

Anybody knows where I can find supporting documentation for the R-22 phase out regulations?

I also have 3 questions:
1- Can existing R-22 units still remain in service after the phase out?
2- Can new units be manufactured using existing stocks or new production of R-22? Until when?
3- Is there a cutoff date for the manufacturer of units that use R-22?

Thank you for your answers!

[Brian_UK]

What are the regulations in your country regarding the phase out?

[marwanm]

I heard that it will be phased out in the US in 1/1/2010.
But not sure if completely phased out in 2010 or 80%. That's why I need the documentation. Any idea?

Thx Brian!

[BigJon3475]

http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/phaseout/classtwo.html
On January 1, 2003, EPA banned the production and import of virgin HCFC-141b, the first Class II substance to be phased out.
On January 1, 2010, production and import of virgin HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b will be banned. Exceptions will be available for servicing of equipment made before this date (the so-called “servicing tail”), for export, and for processes resulting in transformation or destruction of the substances.
On January 1, 2015, production and import of other virgin Class II substances will be banned. Exceptions will be available for use as a refrigerant in equipment manufactured before January 1, 2020, as well as for export and for processes resulting in transformation or destruction.
On January 1, 2020, all production and import of virgin HCFC-22 and HCFC-142 will be banned, with exceptions for export and for processes resulting in transformation or destruction.
On January 1, 2030, all production and import of virgin HCFCs will be banned, with exceptions for export and processes resulting in transformation or destruction.
On January 1, 2040, all production and import of virgin HCFCs will be banned, except for processes resulting in transformation or destruction.The phaseout was increased from 65% to 75% for 2010 in the Dec. 2007 meeting in developed countries. That's probably why you have seen sudden increases in the price.

[jamesburke]

January 1, 2010: After 2010, chemical manufacturers may still produce R-22 to service existing equipment, but not for use in new equipment. As a result, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system manufacturers will only be able to use pre-existing supplies of R-22 to produce new air conditioners and heat pumps. These existing supplies would include R-22 recovered from existing equipment and recycled.The above comes fron an EPA site, What You Should Know about Refrigerants When Purchasing or Repairing a Residential A/C System or Heat Pump, comes up on any searchHope this helps.

[marwanm]

Guys! Thanks a lot for your help!!

Your information was EXTREMELY helpful to me!