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40 CFR Part 82, Appendix M

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End-useSubstituteDecisionComments
All foam end-uses:—rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate laminated boardstock—rigid polyurethane appliance—rigid polyurethane spray and commercial refrigeration, and sandwich panelsHCFC-141bUnacceptable Closed cell foam products and products containing closed cell foams manufactured with this substitute on or before December 1, 2017 may be used after that dateAlternatives exist with lower or zero-ODP.
—rigid polyurethane slabstock and other foams—polystyrene extruded insulation boardstock and billet—phenolic insulation board and bunstock—flexible polyurethane—polystyrene extruded sheet—Except for: 1—space vehicle—nuclear—defense—research and development for foreign customers

1 Exemptions for specific applications are identified in the list of acceptable substitutes, which is available on the SNAP Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/snap/foam-blowing-agents.

[81 FR 86883, Dec. 1, 2016]