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Japan's Technology to Reduce Fluorinated Gases860million CO2 tons Reduction

Ozone Layer Protection Policy Office,Manufacturing Industries Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Ozone Layer Protection Policy Office,Manufacturing Industries Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry1-3-1 Kasumigaseki Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8901 JapanTEL : +81-3-3501-4724 FAX : +81-3-3501-6604URL : http://www.meti.go.jp/policy/chemical_management/ozone/index.html

1-3-1 Kasumigaseki Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8901 JapanTEL : +81-3-3501-4724 FAX : +81-3-3501-6604URL : http://www.meti.go.jp/policy/chemical_management/ozone/index.html

CONTENTS1. Japan’s use and emission of fluorocarbons

(1) Trends in shipments of fluorocarbons (CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs)

(2) Trends in emissions of potent industrial greenhouse gases

(HFCs, PFCs, and SF6) according to application

2. Collaborative efforts by consumers, industry, and government

(1) Collaboration by organizations to minimize fluorocarbon emissions

(2) Voluntary action by industry groups

(3) Government-assisted development of technology

(4) Legislation against fluorocarbons in Japan

3. Industry groups involved in action against fluorocarbons in Japan

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1.Trends in shipments of fluorocarbons (CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs)

Shipments of fluorocarbons (CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs) have been slashed by around 80% from 180,000 tons to 40,000 tons since the entry into force of the Montreal Protocol.

1 Japan’s use and emission of fluorocarbons

2.Trends in emissions of potent industrial greenhouse gases

(HFCs, PFCs, and SF6) according to application

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2-1 Collaborative efforts by consumers, industry, and government

1.Collaboration by organizations to minimize fluorocarbon emissions

International regulation of the production, import, and export of specified fluorocarbons and other ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) was inaugurated by the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, which was adopted in 1987 based on the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (1985) to provide an international framework for controlling fluorocarbon emissions. In Japan, regulation of the production and import of specified fluorocarbons began in July 1989, following the enactment in May 1988 of the Law Concerning the Protection of the Ozone Layer through the Control of Specified Substances and Other Measures.Japanese industry responded by uniting to form a number of new organizations to pursue reductions in ODSs, including the Japan Industrial Conference for Ozone Layer and Climate Protection (JICOP), the Japan Industrial Conference on Cleaning (JICC), and the Industrial Network for Fluorocarbon Recovery Promotion (INFREP). These three organizations are described briefly below.

❶ JICOP（Japan Industrial Conference for Ozone Layer

　and Climate Protection）Background and purpose

In June 1989, 38 industry groups came together to found the Council to Promote the Rationalization of Use of Specified Fluorocarbons to raise awareness and promote cuts in specified fluorocarbons. This council later became JICOP, which continues to develop its activities and organization in response to changes in social trends, and to compile and disseminate information in Japan and abroad, and act as a conduit between the Government and industry to assist effective action by industry to control fluorocarbon emissions.

Seminars in developing countries Closing ceremony of the Ozone Protection and Alternative Technologies Seminar at JICA

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Principal activitiesSurvey and analysis of regulatory, technological, and other trends in Japan and abroad concerning fluorocarbon alternatives (HFCs, PFCs, SF6)Promotion of implementation and awareness of measures to prevent global warming and destruction of the ozone layer involving fluorocarbon alternativesCooperation in government policy to control emissions of fluorocarbon alternatives and ODSsCooperation in policy to promote measures to protect the ozone layer in developing countries

Recent initiativesOrientations for businesses and others affected by the entry into effect in October 2008 of the revised Fluorocarbon Recovery and Destruction Law

Contact details4th Fl., Hongo-Wakai Bldg., 2-40-17, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033　Phone: +81-3-5689-7981


❷ JICC（Japan Industrial Conference on Cleaning）　Background and purpose

JICC was formed on April 13, 1994, by a cross-industry coalition of related businesses and organizations, including manufacturers of cleaning agents, cleaning systems, and peripheral equipment, to promote the complete elimination of ODSs and protection of the global environment, and to pursue the early resolution of issues in the industrial cleaning sector.

Principal activitiesProvision of information on cleaning technologiesOrganization of seminars and forums on cleaning technologiesConsultations on PRTR compliance, design and consideration of new cleaning processes, replacement of cleaning agents and systems, and other industrial cleaning-related matters

Recent initiativesSeptember 2007: Hosting of the Global Environment Protection International Industrial Cleaning ExpoJanuary 2008: Publication of the inaugural issue of JICC’s technology newsletter, Sangyo Senjo (Industrial Cleaning), to keep users up to date with technological developments

Members of the Nigerian Cleaning Technology Survey Team at the Global Environment Protection International Industrial Cleaning Expo

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Inaugural issue of JICC’s technology newsletter, Sangyo Senjo

Receiving the 2007 Best-of-the-Best Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award

as well as serve as a conventional members’ newsletterFebruary 2008: Organization of lectures on “A Systematic Approach for ODS Phaseout in Industrial Cleaning Application" for the JICA group training course

Achievements, etc.In recognition of its activities to date to reduce emissions of ODSs, JICC was chosen as one of the winners of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2007 Best-of-the-Best Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award (in the association and team category) organized to commemorate the 19th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol.

Contact details5th Fl., Denkosha Bldg., 2-10-4, Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0014 Phone: +81-3-3453-8165

❸ INFREP (Industrial Network for Fluorocarbon

　Recovery Promotion)Background and purpose

The revision of the Fluorocarbon Recovery and Destruction Law in June 2006 was accompanied by the introduction of a system for documentary administration of the collection, etc. of fluorocarbons from industrial refrigerators and air conditioners. INFREP was formed in April 2007 by related industry groups to promote measures to limit emissions of fluorocarbons from industrial refrigerators and air conditioners.

Principal activitiesPlanning, coordination, and implementation of measures to limit industrial refrigerator and air conditioner-related fluorocarbon emissionsPromotion of recovery of fluorocarbons through preparation and distribution of manifests in conformance with the Fluorocarbon Recovery and Destruction LawProduction and distribution of “Fluorocarbon Recovery Awareness” labels (see right)Provision of information and handling of inquiries on limiting emissions of fluorocarbons, etc.

Recent initiativesProvision of speakers and materials in fiscal year-2008 to explain the implications of the revised Fluorocarbons Recovery and Destruction Law

Contact details4th Fl., Hongo-Wakai Bldg., 2-40-17, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033　Phone: +81-3-5842-2380

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Blue: Labels affixed to appliances that are presently in use (large/small)

Red: “Fluorocarbon not yet recovered” label affixed mainly when appliances are checked before scrapping

Green: “Fluorocarbon recovered” label affixed by recovery contractors when fluorocarbons have been recovered

"Fluorocarbon Recovery Awareness” labelsManifest

2.Voluntary action by industry groups

In February 1998, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (now the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) announced guidelines on limiting emissions of HFCs and similar substances by industry. These required related business organizations to formulate voluntary action plans, and in response 19 business organizations in 10 fields announced such plans in April 1998. Currently, 22 business organizations in eight fields have formulated voluntary action plans and are taking active steps to limit fluorocarbon emissions.

These voluntary action plans involve: (1) establishment of targets for total emissions, etc. (2) implementation of measures to attain these targets, (3) follow-up of progress toward attainment by the Industrial Structure Council, and (4) establishment of revised targets once attained.

Information on these plans is made widely accessible through publication on METI’s website, enabling them to be constantly checked by the general public.

The following pages summarize the targets of these voluntary action plans, their state of attainment, and action toward their attainment in each field.

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2-2 Voluntary action by industry groups

1.Manufacture of HFCs, etc.: Measures to curb emissions from manufacture of HFCs

Substances targeted: HFCs

Industry group: Japan Fluorocarbon Manufacturers Association

[Voluntary action plan targets]Target reductions in emission factors (actual emissions/output) in 2010 compared with 1995

HFC-23 emission factor*・-70% (adopted 1998) ・-90% (revised 2007)

Emission factor for other HFCs14% (adopted 1998) -50% (revised 2007) *HFC-23 emissions/HCFC-22 output

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plan]Reduction of leaks during manufacture of HCFC-22

Analysis of reaction conditions to raise HCFC-22 yieldMinimization of emissions through recovery, promotion of use, and destruction of byproduct HFC-23Installation of destruction facilities at all HCFC-22 production plantsAvoidance of falls in capacity utilization rate by improvement of destruction facility operational control and maintenance technologies

Reduction of leaks during manufacture of HFCsDesign of plants to prevent HFC leaks at the HFC plant design stageConcentration recovery and reuse or destruction of leaked gasRigorous implementation of routine and periodic inspections

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Technologies developed by individual enterprisesCompany: Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.Technology developed:

Technology to collect and destroy HFC-23 produced as a byproduct in the manufacture of HCFC-22 (developed for a NEDO project)

Anticipated effects:Breakdown of 1t of HFC-23 (GWP = 11,700) into 0.6t of carbon dioxide

Generation of 1.6t of fluorite per 1t of HFC-23 collected (theoretical figure)

For details, see “Page35. 1.Development of technologies through NEDO

InquiriesChemicals Company essentials division ASAHI GLASS Co., LTD.Phone: +81-3-3218-5574　Fax: +81-3-3218-7845Website: http://www.agc.co.jp

HFC-23 collection and destruction plant

[State of attainment of voluntary action plans]

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1.Manufacture of HFCs, etc.: Measures to curb emissions from manufacture of PFCs and SF6

Substances targeted: PFCs, SF6

Industry group: Japan Chemical Industry Association

[Voluntary action plan targets]Target reductions in emission factors (actual emissions/output) in 2010 compared with 1995

PFC emission factor・ -30% (adopted 1998) ・ -50% (revised 2007)

SF6 emission factor・ -48% (adopted 1998) ・-75% (revised 2001)

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plan]Reduction of leaks during manufacture of PFCs

Modification of production and work processesPromotion of use of larger containersEnhancement of routine and regular inspections and performance of improvement workImprovement of technologies to recover and destroy rarefied gas leaked in manufacturing and filling processesPromotion of manufacture and development of alternative gases with lower GWP values

Reduction of leaks during manufacture of SF6

Activities to raise yieldEnhancement of routine and regular inspections and performance of improvement workContinuation of activities to recover and destroy waste gas from users

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Company: Taiyo Nippon Sanso Higashikanto CorporationTechnology developed:

SF6 recovery and refinement process making it easier to refine and liquefy even low-purity SF6 gas containing air and reduce it to around 1/150th of its original volume.The resulting refining system can also be used to refine HFCs and PFCs, creating the possibility of recovering and refining high-purity HFCs and PFCs (of a purity of around 99%).The refined SF6 is reusable, enabling consumption of SF6 gas to be reduced.

Low-purity SF6 refining system

Technologies developed by individual enterprises

Anticipated effects:Attainment of zero emissions of SF6 through process of recovery, refinement, breakdown, and conversion to raw materials of SF6.Use of advanced technology to recover SF6 (GWP = 23,900) makes a dramatic reduction in GHG emissions possible.

InquiriesGas Business Headquarters TAIYO NIPPON SANSO HIGASHIKANTO.Phone: +81-294-38-6108　Fax: +81-294-36-1756　Website: http://www.tnhk.co.jp


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2.Foam and insulating materials: Measures to curb emissions from manufacture of urethaneSubstances targeted: HFC-134a, HFC-245fa, HFC-365mfc

Industry group: Japan Urethane Manufacturers Association

[Voluntary action plan targets]Target reductions in projected HFC use in 2010 (14,500t)

-10% (adopted 1998)-20% (revised 2004)-40% (revised 2005)

Projected HFC-134a use in 2010: 220t (revised 2007)

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plan]Development of technologies to use low-GWP blowing agents

Replacement of HCFC-141b by HFC-134a, HFC-245fa, and HFC-365mfcMixing of HFC-245fa and HFC-365mfc (70/30 mix of HFC-245fa and HFC-365mfc), and development of blowing agents using low-GWP gases such as HFE-254pc

Development of non-fluorocarbon blowing agent technologiesDevelopment of carbon dioxide blowing agents using water blowing technology

Blowing technology (generation of carbon dioxide by reacting water and polyisocyanate (isocyanate reaction))

Technology using cyclopentane as blowing agentDevelopment of non-fluorocarbon blowing system using supercritical carbon dioxide gas


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Company: Bridgestone CorporationTechnology developed:

Non-fluorocarbon spray-in-place urethane insulating material that is foamed using carbon dioxide generated from water instead of fluorocarbon (developed in 2004).The material can be foamed in place simply by using conventional equipment without any loss in workability, contributes to combating global warming.

Anticipated effects:Compared with HFC blowing, GHG emission over the product lifecycle is approximately 61% less (in the case of an IBEC model apartment building).


Technologies developed by individual enterprisesCompany: Achilles CorporationTechnology developed:

Flame-retardant non-fluorocarbon spray system employing supercritical carbon dioxide gas.Outstanding low-temperature adhesion and yield compared with conventional water-blowing systems, allowing use in winter like fluorocarbon (HFC) spray systems. Due to its low moisture permeability, it also inhibits internal condensation.

Anticipated effects:Reduction in emission of carbon dioxide gas in 2007 due to use of non-fluorocarbon spray system using supercritical carbon dioxide: approx. 50,000t-CO2.A reduction of 350,000t-CO2 has been adopted as a target for attainment in 2010.

InquiriesInsulation Material Business Division (No.2 Development Dept.)ACHILLES CORPORATIONPhone: +81-3-5379-4578　Fax: +81-3-3359-9046Email: [email protected]

Spraying work in progress

Spraying work in progress

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InquiriesBuilding Material and Renovations Sales PromotionBRIDGESTONE CORPORATION.Phone: +81-3-5250-6861　Fax: +81-3-5202-6866Email: [email protected] Website:http://www2.bridgestone-dp.jp/construction/insulation/

Company: Nichias CorporationTechnology developed:

Application of carbon dioxide blowing technique to replace use of fluorocarbons in rigid urethane insulating materials for plants and other industrial uses.A non-fluorocarbon urethane form was developed and made into a commercial product especially for in-ground LNG tanks and LNG ship tanks, which use particularly large quantities of rigid urethane foam.By developing a compounding technique to reduce the diameter of air bubbles in urethane foam in carbon dioxide gas blowing, thermal conductivity has been minimized as possible.

InquiriesConstruction Business Division (Technology Dept.) NICHIAS CORPORATIONPhone: +81-3-3433-7258 　Fax: +81-3-3438-9768Email: https://www.nichias.co.jp/contact.html (inquiry form) Website: http://www.nichias.co.jp/

Anticipated effects:Reductions of 20,000t-CO2 per 200,000kl-class LNG in-ground tank and 37,000t-CO2 per 150,000kl-class LNG tanker are projected.

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2.Foam and insulating materials: Measures to curb emissions from manufacture of extruded polystyrene foam

Substances targeted: HFC-134a

Industry group: Extruded Polystyrene Foam Industry Association

[Voluntary action plan targets]Reduction target for projected HFC use in 2010 (3,550t)

-11.8% (partially adopted in 1998)Zero projected HFC use in 2010 (revised 2004)

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plan]Development of technologies to use low-GWP blowing agents

Replacement of HCFC-142b by HFC-134a by employing a hydrocarbon (isobutane) mix to reduce the quantity of blowing agent required

Development of non-fluorocarbon blowing agent technologiesTechnologies to improve product conversion rate by improving product forming machineryDevelopment of hydrocarbon blowing agent technologies

Improvement of cell structure technology to ensure non-combustibility even when flammable isobutane is used


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Company: The Dow Chemical CompanyTechnology developed:

Improvement of cell structure and flame retardation technologies, and explosion-proofing of production facilities. Ensuring the sufficient thermal insulation and combustion performance of products has made it possible to use hydrocarbon blowing agents, such as isobutane, which is flammable.

InquiriesKanuma Institute THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANYPhone: +81-289-76-0373　Fax: +81-289-76-1592Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.dowkakoh.co.jp/

Magnified cross-sectional view of thermal insulation material

Insulation product made using non-fluorocarbon blowing agent


Anticipated effects:Complete replacement of fluorocarbons with non-fluorocarbon alternatives in all of own products in 2005.Realized approx. 10,000,000t-CO2/year reduction compared with 1990.

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2.Foam and insulating materials: Measures to curb emissions from manufacture of highly expanded polyethylene


Industry group: Highly Extruded Polystyrene Manufacturers Association

[Voluntary action plan targets]Reduction target for projected HFC use in 2010 (1,450t) (adopted 1998)Reduction target for projected HFC use in 2010 (735t) (revised 2005)

-88% (revised 2005)

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plan]Development of low-GWP blowing agent technologies

Reduction of use of HFC-134a by using a blend of water, carbon dioxide gas, and hydrocarbons, etc. mixed with HFC-134a to reduce the quantity of blowing agent required

Development of non-fluorocarbon blowing agent technologiesDevelopment of hydrocarbon (n-butane) blowing agent technologyDevelopment of carbon dioxide gas blowing agent technology


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2.Foam and insulating materials: Measures to curb emissions from manufacture of phenolic foam

Substances targeted: HFC-245fa，HFC-365mfc

Industry group: Japan Phenolic Foam Association

[Voluntary action plan targets]Target reduction in projected HFC use in 2010

-10% (adopted 1998)-68% (revised 2004)-100% (revised)

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plan]Development of non-fluorocarbon blowing agent technologies

Substances such as HCFC-141b and dichloromethane have until now been used as blowing agents, and commercial application of HFC-245fa and HFC-365mfc as potential substitutes for HCFC-141b is under consideration. In parallel with this, development of technologies to use HFC alternatives is being examined.Development of carbon dioxide gas blowing agent technologiesDevelopment of hydrocarbon blowing agent technologies


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Substances targeted: HFC-134a，HFC-152a

Industry group: Aerosol Industry Association of Japan

[Voluntary action plan targets]Target reductions in gas leakage rate during production in 2010 (compared with 1995)

At least -20% (adopted 2000) Maintenance at around -3% (revised 2007)Target reductions in projected emissions in 2010

At least -30% (adopted 2000) Not more than 0.8 million t-CO2 (revised 2007)Limitation of HFC-134a use to applications without safe, practical, environmentally acceptable alternatives (revised 2007)

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plan]Reduction of gas leakage rate during production

Recovery of residual gas in pipes at the time of gas fillingReduction of leakage by alteration of filling facilitiesIdentification of lines used during gas filling according to the type of gasReduction of defective products

Development of low-GWP productsReplacement of HFC-134a by HFC-152aMixing of non-fluorocarbon gases (DME, CO2, etc.) with HFC

Development of non-fluorocarbon productsSwitch to DME and CO2

Development of non-aerosol products

Switch to portable air compressors for blowers, portable vacuum cleaners, cleaning cloths, etc.

3.Aerosols, etc.: Measures to curb emissions from manufacture of aerosols

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3.Aerosols, etc.: Measures to curb emissions from manufacture of MDIs

Substances targeted: HFC-134a, HFC-227ea

Industry group: Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Associations of Japan

[Voluntary action plan targets]Target reduction in forecast HFC emissions in 2010 (=540t)

-25% (=405t) (adopted 1998) -66.7% (=180t) (revised 2006)

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plan]Switch to low-GWP products

Switch from CFC to HFC metered dose inhalers (MDIs)Switch to non-fluorocarbon products

Development and popularization of HFC-free dry powder inhalers (DPIs), etc.However, there will remain a need for MDIs as some patients cannot use DPIs, which require inhalation by the patient himself/herself rather than delivery by a propellant as in the case of MDIs.

Reduction of propellant use through improvement of drug formulations and development of combination drugs

However, emissions are trending upward owing to the gradual rise in number of


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patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPDs)Development of non-DPI-delivered alternate formulations

Other initiativesDestruction of HFCs which are part of the rejected MDIs

3.Aerosols, etc.: Measures to curb emissions from use of air guns, etc.

Substances targeted: HFC-134a, HFC-152aIndustry group: Japan Air Gun Cooperative Association (ASGK)

[Voluntary action plan targets]Promotion of switch to low-GWP and non-fluorocarbon products

Promotion of switch from HFC-134a to mainly HFC-152a if new substances are not developed (adopted 2001)Promotion of switch from HFC-134a to mix of mainly propane with HFC-152a if new substances are not developed (revised 2004)

Prevention of leaks during use and provision of information, etc.Encouragement of industry as a whole to raise effectiveness of reduction of HFC-134a emission

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plan]Due to the absence of quantitative targets, [Steps to achieve voluntary action plans] are included in [State of attainment of voluntary action plan].


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[State of attainment of voluntary action plans]Promotion to switch to low-GWP and non-fluorocarbon products

Application of results of analysis of propane used as air gun gas overseas to produce and test samples of standard gases

Standard gases: gas mixes of HFC-152a, HFC-134a, and HFC with propane (various mixing ratios)

Prevention of leaks during use and provision of information, etc.Development and use of magazines (gun compartment) that consume less gasRaising awareness of how to prevent global warming through trade magazines

4.Refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment: Measures to curb emissions from manufacture of industrial refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment

Substances targeted: HFC and HFC refrigerant mixtures (R-134a, R-404A, R-407C, R-410A, R-507A)Industry group: Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association

[Voluntary action plan targets]Target reduction in refrigerant leakage rate during manufacture in 2010 (compared with FY2002)

-10% (revised 2004)Effort to promote safe and practical low-GWP equipment taking into consideration overall impact on global warming, and pursuit of research on equipment using low-GWP refrigerants (low-GWP HFC refrigerants, natural refrigerants) in undeveloped fields (revised 2004)Research on equipment using low-GWP refrigerants

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plan]Reduction of refrigerant leakage during manufacture

Reduction of in-process defect rateReplacement by low-GWP products

Switch from HCFC refrigerants to HFC refrigerantsAir-conditioning equipment: Changeover complete except for very small number of productsIndustrial refrigeration equipment: 95% conversion of retail store refrigerators in

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supermarkets, etc., where action had been laggingReplacement by non-fluorocarbon products

Promotion of wider commercial application of technologies using CO2, NH3, propane, and water (vapor) refrigerant, and technologies using air.

However, there still remain a number of unresolved issues, including human safety, risk avoidance in the case of accident, and efficiency, which has a major impact on emissions of greenhouse gases.

Technologies developed by individual enterprisesCompany: Sanyo Electric Co., LtdTechnology developed:

“enegreen” super showcase refrigerator system, which allows systems to be optimized according to refrigeration load using the W Multi System for linking up multiple showcases and refrigerators.The system uses R410A, whose GWP is approximately half that of the R404A refrigerant conventionally used in refrigerators.

enegreen super showcase refrigerator system

R410A used to be unsuitable for use in products that experienced large temperature changes in the refrigeration cycle. However, the development of a unique new dual refrigeration cycle has made it possible to use in the enegreen super showcase refrigerator system.


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InquiriesCryogenic Technology Development Center (Elemental Technology Development)SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.hone: +81-276-61-8589　Fax: +81-276-61-9565

Anticipated effects:Deployed in combination with an integrated store control system for centralized control of store air conditioning and lighting, etc., this system can reduce CO2 emissions by around 46% compared with conventional refrigerators. (Equivalent to a reduction of approximately 93t-CO2/year for a supermarket with a sales floor area of 2,200m2.)

Company: Asada Co., Ltd.Technology developed:

Device for recovering 10 types of fluorocarbon, enabling recovery of hard to recover low-boiling point and low-pressure refrigerants.Capable of recovering 29 types of refrigerant and SF6.Six types of recycling device are provided in order to promote recycling of fluorocarbons.

Anticipated effects:The unit’s ability to recover fluorocarbons from a range of equipment in a simple and efficient manner enables effective recovery of refrigerants. R&D is presently underway to further expand the types of refrigerant that can be recovered and hardware compatibility.

Fluorocarbon recovery unit

InquiriesSales Division ASADA CO., LTD.Phone: +81-52-911-7165 　Fax: +81-52-914-2062Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.asada.co.jp

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Substances targeted: HFC and HFC refrigerant mixtures (R-134a, R-404A, R-407C, R-410A, R-507A)

Industry group: Japan Association of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Contractors (JRARAC)

[Voluntary action plan targets]Establishment of JRARAC’s own arrangements for recovery of refrigerants (1998)Pursuit of activities to raise level of recovery technologies (1998)Awareness-raising activities targeted at users and collectors (1998)Establishment of review system

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plan]Due to the absence of quantitative targets, [Steps to achieve voluntary action plans] are included in [State of attainment of voluntary action plan].

[State of attainment of voluntary action plan]Establishment of JRARAC’s own refrigerant recovery arrangements

32 refrigerant recovery promotion centers were established throughout Japan over an eight-year period between 1998 and 2006, under which 133 licensed recovered refrigerant control centers were established and local networks organized. Arrangements for recovery of refrigerants are now well established.

Pursuit of activities to raise level of recovery technologiesOperation of refrigerant recovery promotion and technology centers (“RRCs”) in collaboration with industry groups, organization of 1,954 refrigerant recovery engineer registration courses, and training and certification of 49,709 refrigerant recovery engineers and 3,267 refrigerant recovery centers, etc.

Awareness-raising activities targeted at users and collectorsPublication and distribution of 130 thousand pamphlets (“Refrigerant Recovery Depends on You!”) over the past eight yearsProduction of 30,000 “refrigerant recovered” and “not yet recovered” labels for refrigerator and air conditioners, and raising of awareness of refrigerant recovery to prevent illegal dischargePublication and distribution of 30,000 “Fluorocarbon Recovery Pocket Manuals” for refrigerator and air conditioner maintenance and servicing engineers

Establishment of review system819 tons of refrigerant recovered in FY2005 (3% increase from previous year) as a result of positive action under voluntary action plan (36% of refrigerants recovered nationwide)5,560 tons of refrigerant recovered over past eight years

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Substances targeted: HFC and HFC refrigerant mixtures (R134a, R404A, R407C, R410A, R507A)

Industry group: Japan Vending Machine Manufacturers Association, Inc.

[Voluntary action plan targets]Target reduction in emissions of HFC refrigerant in 2010 (adopted 2001)

Leakages at time of refrigerant filling during manufacture: not more than 0.75g/unitLeakages during repair: not more than 0.80g/unitGas leak failure rate during use: not more than 0.30% of units in operation

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plan]Reduction of leakages at time of refrigerant filling during manufacture

Improvement of copper pipes and connection couplers used when filling with refrigerant

Limitation of gas leak failures during useIncreased vibration proofing of refrigerant pipingReduction of welded points

Other initiativesCommercial introduction of non-fluorocarbon vending machines, including CO2 and HC-cooled units


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4.Refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment: Measures to curb emissions from manufacture of automobile air conditioners, etc.


Industry group: Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association and four other associations*

[Voluntary action plan targets]Target reduction in refrigerant use in 2010 (compared with 1995)

-10% (adopted 1998)-20% (revised 2003)

Research and development of non-HFC-134a automobile air conditioners

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plans]Reduction of refrigerant use

Introduction of more compact, high-performance heat exchangers, integrated components, and technology to reduce leaks

Replacement with non-fluorocarbon productsUse of CO2-cooled air-conditioning systems in some fuel cell vehicles

Commercial application in ordinary vehicles is being researched.Measures to minimize leaks during use

Use of leak-resistant hoses, shaft seals for piping connections, and receiver tank condensers to eliminate connections, minimization of emissions through rigorous work control of air conditioner assembly process

Other initiativesPublicity directed at businesses

Publication of materials to raise businesses’ knowledge and awareness of appropriate methods of recovery of fluorocarbons from end-of-life vehicles and prevention of overfilling of gas canisters

* Japan Auto Parts Industries Association

Japan Automobile Dealers Association

Japan Used Car Dealers Association

Japan Automobile Importers Association

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Company: Denso CorporationTechnology developed:

Compact, high-performance heat exchanger enabling reduction in quantity of refrigerant filling required.Refrigerant recycling and recovery unit suitable for specified chlorofluorocarbons and chlorofluorocarbon-replacing materials. Currently used to recover and reuse refrigerant at some 700 service stations across Japan. Integration of parts reduces the number of connections and use of low-leakage pipe reduces leakage of refrigerant.

InquiriesTechnology Planning Dept. (Attn: Mr. Miyata) DENSO CORPORATIONPhone: +81-566-61-5725 Fax: +81-566-25-4552Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.globaldenso.com

Anticipated effects:Approx. 23% reduction in average refrigerant filling compared with 1995 (1995: 700g → 2006: 536g).Reduction of refrigerant leakage (see right).


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4.Refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment: Measures to curb emissions from manufacture of consumer air conditioners

Substances targeted: HFC refrigerant mixtures (R-410A, etc.)

Industry groups: Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association

[Voluntary action plan targets]Target reduction in refrigerant leakage rate during manufacture in 2010 (compared with FY2002)

-10% (revised 2004)Effort to promote safe and practical low-GWP equipment taking into consideration overall impact on global warming, and pursuit of research on equipment using low-GWP refrigerants (low-GWP HFC refrigerants, natural refrigerants) in undeveloped fields (revised 2004)Research on equipment using low-GWP refrigerants

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plans]Reduction of refrigerant leakage during manufacture

Reduction of in-process defect rateRevision of residue in refrigerant charge couplers

Replacement by low-GWP productsSwitch from HCFC refrigerants to HFC refrigerants

Switch to non-fluorocarbon productsDevelopment of carbon dioxide, R290 (propane), and R600a (isobutane) refrigerant technologiesHowever, there still remain a number of unresolved issues, including human safety, risk avoidance in the case of accident, and efficiency, which has a major impact on emissions of greenhouse gases.

Other initiativesProvision of information to businesses

Continuous awareness-raising activities using materials targeted at appliance retailers, etc. in order to ensure pump down is effected properly and safely at time of removal

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4.Refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment: Measures to curb emissions from manufacture of consumer refrigerators

Substances targeted: HFC-134a refrigerant, HFC-245fa blowing agent (unused)

Industry group: Japan Electrical Manufacturers’ Association

[Voluntary action plan targets]Target reduction in leakage during manufacture in 2010

1% of consumption (established 1998)Not more than 0.5% of consumption (revised 2001)

Recovery of HFC refrigerant at time of repair from FY2002Target for expanded use of non-fluorocarbon blowing agent for refrigerator insulation in 2010

Elimination of HCFC-141b use by end 2003Proportion of use of non-fluorocarbon insulation blowing agents: 100%

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plan]Reduction of leakages during manufacture

Development and popularization of non-fluorocarbon (isobutane) refrigeratorsRecovery of HFC refrigerants at the time of repair

Recovery of HFC refrigerants at time of repair from April 2002Publication of repair manual for non-fluorocarbon (isobutane) products too. Repairs performed by trained service personnel.


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Limitation of fluorocarbon refrigerant emissions from manufacture through to repair and disposal

Expansion of use of non-fluorocarbon insulation blowing agentsPromotion of conversion to non-fluorocarbon (cyclopentane) insulation blowing agents

5.Cleaning agents and solvents: Measures to curb emissions from cleaning of electronic parts, etc.

Substances targeted: Liquid PFCs, etc.

Industry group: Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association

[Voluntary action plan targets]Target reduction in total emissions (GWP equivalent) in 2010 compared with 1995

At least -60% (adopted 1998)

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plan]Cleaning

Introduction of circulation units to enable reuse by feeding impurities through filtration tankRecycling of solvents that can be recycled by distillation

SolventsPromotion of migration to low-GWP substances (migration from PFCs and PFPEs to HFEs, etc.)


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Limitation of evaporation by switching from low boiling point to high boiling point PFCsReliability

Limitation of evaporation by use of batch method instead of flow methodReduction of consumption by reduction of sampling sizeChange to processes that do not use PFCs (wet→ dry)

Reduction of consumptionSwitch to materials allowing water cleaning, change from wet to dry magnet manufacturing process, switch to vacuum drying using hydrocarbon solvents after cleaning of metal products

Company: Japan Field Co., LtdTechnology developed:

Specified chlorofluorocarbon-free cleaning technologies that use chlorofluorocarbon-replacing materials instead.One specific technology that has been developed is a non-fluorocarbon, vacuum hydrocarbon-based cleaning system that uses a hydrocarbon-based solvent with a high boiling point (of at least 150°C).Japan Field has also developed the world’s first system to completely enclose the entire process from cleaning to distillation and recycling.

Anticipated effects:Improved isolation within the system improves cleaning agent recyclability, cleaning and drying performance, energy conservation, and operational safety.


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InquiriesJAPAN FIELD CO., LTD. Phone: +81-48-479-7331 Fax: +81-48-477-2288Email:[email protected]　Website: http://www.field.co.jp

The system is being promoted in developing countries as well as Japan, and is expected to contribute to further cuts in emissions of fluorocarbons and CO2.

6.Manufacture of semiconductors: Measures to curb emissions from manufacture of semiconductors

Substances targeted: PFCs, SF6


[Voluntary action plan targets]Target reduction in total emissions (GWP equivalent) in 2010 compared with 1995*

At least -10% (revised 1999)*Based on the joint international target adopted by the World Semiconductor Conference in December 1999

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plan]Process optimization

Shortening of time required for cleaning of silicon deposits accumulated in chemical vapor deposit chambers, etc. during the plasma CVD process and optimization of gas flowDevelopment of new processes that do not use PFCs

Replacement with gases with low GWP valueSwitch to C3F8, C4F8, NF3, F2, etc.

Installation of waste gas treatment unitsThe rate of installation of equipment to recover and decompose PFCs emitted during dry etching and CVD chamber cleaning is following an upward trend.

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Technologies developed by individual enterprisesCompany: Hitachi, Ltd.Technology developed:

Original catalytic technology for efficiently decomposing PFC with little energy input (the pyrolysis temperature is 750°C) and at a low running cost.Applying this catalytic technology, Hitachi developed a catalytic PFC cracking unit that raises PFC throughput from the conventional 200l/min. to 3,000l/min.

InquiriesHitachi Power Group (Environmental Systems) HITACHI, LTD.Phone: +81-294-55-6919 Fax: +81-294-55-9963Website: http://www.pi.hitachi.co.jp/product/energy/2041846_28503.html

Large-capacity catalytic PFC cracking unit

Anticipated effects:Potential PFC reduction of around 36,700t-CO2/year per large-capacity catalytic PFC cracking unit

Estimate premises Gas volume: 3,000l/min. CF4 concentration: 1,000ppm PFC cracking rate: 95% or higher Days of operation per year: 350 days GWP: 6,500 (CF4)


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Company: Fuji Electric Device Technology Co., Ltd.Technology developed:

System using gasified HFE (whose GWP is around 1/70th that of SF6) instead of the SF6 gas conventionally used for insulating when high voltages of several dozen kV are applied in product testing of high-voltage chips.

The special design of the pipes and control of the flow and pressure of HFE ensure safe and stable operation. HFE gasifier

InquiriesCorporate Planning Office (Environmental Management)FUJI ELECTRIC DEVICE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Phone: +81-263-27-9778 Fax: +81-263-25-9892

Anticipated effects:At plants where tests were conducted, emissions were cut by 200,000t-CO2/year in 2006 compared with the previous year.

Application of this technology is expected to reduce emissions by a further 140,000t-CO2/year by 2009.

6.Manufacture of semiconductors: Measures to curb emissions from manufacture of LCDs

Substances targeted: PFCs, SF6, NF3


[Voluntary action plan targets]Total emissions (GWP equivalent) not in excess of level in 2000 by 2010 (revised 2002)

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plan]Replacement by low-GWP gases

Change to use of low-GWP CO2 and F2 gas as cleaning gases for P-CVD systems

Installation of waste gas treatment systemsAttainment of 75% installation rate for systems for recovering and decomposing PFCs emitted during dry etching and CVD chamber cleaning

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7.Gas-insulated electrical equipment: Measures to curb emissions from manufacture of gas-insulated electrical appliances

Substances targeted: SF6

Industry group: Japan Electrical Manufacturers’ Association

[Voluntary action plan targets]Proportion of emissions during manufacture to gas purchased

Maintenance and continuation of 2005 target of 3% or less from 2006 onward (adopted 1998)

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plan]Deployment of gas recovery systems

Rigorous control of gas-handling work at plants

Promotion of appropriate deployment of gas recovery systems (vacuum recovery types)

Reduction of gas consumption per appliance

Development of standards on handling of SF6 for electric powerIn December 1998, a research group was established by electric power utilities, SF6 gas manufacturers, electrical manufacturers, and other bodies to formulate voluntary standards on the handling of SF6 for electric power, and these standards are now followed in industry.


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Consideration and application of uniformed rules to cover movement between industries

Joint study panel established in October 1999 by power utilities, SF6 gas manufacturers, and electrical manufacturers, etc. to consider uniform rules to cover movement between industries, including methods of transfer of gas collected and terms of acceptance, etc., and the resulting rules have been actively implemented since August 2000.



Industry group: Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan

[Voluntary action plan targets]Proportion of emissions during appliance inspection in 2005

Restriction to around 3% (adopted 1998)

Proportion of emissions at time of appliance disposal in 2005Restriction to around 1% (adopted 1998)

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plan]Deployment of gas recovery systems

Promotion of appropriate deployment of gas recovery systems(vacuum recovery type)

Efficient operation of large recovery systems owned by appliance manufacturers

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Development of standards on handling of SF6 for electric powerIn December 1998, a research group was established by electric power utilities, SF6 gas manufacturers, and electrical manufacturers, and other bodies to formulate voluntary standards on the handling of SF6 for electric power, and these standards are now followed in industry.

Consideration and application of uniformed rules to cover movement between industries

Joint study panel established in October 1999 by power utilities, SF6 gas manufacturers, and electrical manufacturers, etc. to consider uniform rules to cover movement between industries, including methods of transfer of gas collected and terms of acceptance, etc., and the resulting rules have been actively implemented since August 2000.


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8.Metal products: Measures to curb emissions from magnesium casting


Industry group: The Japan Magnesium Association

[Voluntary action plan targets]Reduction by 2010 based on unit consumption in 2001 (SF6 gas consumption per 1t melted) (adopted 2003)Discontinuation of SF6 gas emissions of 500kg or more per plant by end 2010 (reduction of approx. 80% from 2000) (revised 2007)

[Steps to achieve voluntary action plan]Reduction of SF6 gas consumption

Improvement of air-tightness of gas-using parts Optimization of concentration of use of SF6 gas, etc.

Adoption of alternative gasesTrial adoption of fluorinated ketone (FK) based gasesTrial adoption of gases using HFC-134a

Development of new gasesResearch on commercialization of OHFC1234ze and CF3I gases


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2-3 Government-assisted development of technology

The Japanese Government is involved in joint development of technologies, such as projects to develop new energy sources and energy-saving technologies, through the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).

Since its inception in 1980, NEDO has been constantly involved in tackling environmental issues, and NEDO’s Environment Technology Development Department has pursued the development of technologies to reduce the impact on the global environment. A particular focus has been on promoting measures to reduce emissions of ODSs in line with the Montreal Protocol, and to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases to achieve Kyoto Protocol targets.

NEDO has so far been involved in the following five projects to develop technologies to reduce emissions of ODSs and greenhouse gases, and these are described in the following pages.

Source: NEDO website (http://www.nedo.go.jp/kankobutsu/pamphlets/kankyo/cfc/index.html).

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Development of technologies through NEDO-1

Development of HFC-23 destruction technology

A disposal facility (submerged combustion system) has been eveloped for practical application. It safely disposes of fluorine-containing substances such as CFC and HCFC that contribute to the thinning of the ozone layer, and HFC, PFC and SF6,which cause global warming. The facility can also reuse fluorine for practical applications (right). During the process of manufacturing HCFC-22 (chlorodifluoromethan: CHCIF2),which is used as a starting material for resin and a efrigerant,HFC-23 (trifluoromethane: CHF3) is produced as a byproduct.HFC-23 causes global warming and is decomposed at high temperature (by controlling the secondary emergence of harmful substances such as dioxin as much as possible) and recovered as harmless calcium fluoride by the developed system. It is now possible to dispose of all fluorine-containing effluents and gas emissions.

This disposal technology can completely decompose fluorine- and chlorine-containing effluents and gas emissions at high temperatures of 1200°C or higher. It instantaneously cools high-temperature combustion gas using the submerged combustion method, and absorbs generated hydrogen fluoride and hydrogen chloride with water and washes them with alkali through absorption and washing towers.

CFC Disposal Facilities Using Submerged Combustion Method(a) Submerged combustion furnace (Yodogawa Plant, Daikin Industries, Ltd.)(b) Post-treatment facility (Kashima Plant, Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.)

(a) (b)

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Development of Technology for Chemical Recycling of CFC Refrigerants Chemical recycling technology for the CFC refrigerant HCFC-22, which is used for domestic air conditioners, was developed for practical use of 3R technology corresponding to implementation of the Home Appliance Recycling Law as part of the creation of a recycling society.

This development project has made it possible to control the production of HCFC-22 and reduce industrial waste generated through recovery treatment by recycling HCFC-22 recovered from domestic air-conditioners as a raw material of fluororesin. A fractionating facility employing a technique for refining the HCFC-22 recovered to high purity of at least 99.95%, together with resinifying equipment and recovery technology, were developed.

Cooling Purification Facility


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Development of Technology for Synthesis of Energy-saving CFC Substitutes

In an attempt to develop an energy-efficient, industrially valid synthesizing technology, and thereby contribute to decreasing the environmental burden by conserving energy, this R&D project explores and reviews an industrial process of synthesizing fluorine-based CFC substitutes that cause less damage to the ozone layer, do not exacerbate the greenhouse effect, and have less impact on the environment overall

Development of Chlorine CFC Substitutes

Under the Montreal Protocol, global production of ozone-depleting substances such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) is to be phased out in order to protect the ozone layer. Moreover, due to the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol, Japan is obligated to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, necessitating a move to CFC-substitute compounds in consideration of global warming. Substitutes developed in two projects are introduced on the right (Octafluorocy-clopentene and Heptafluorocy-clopentene).

Octafluorocy-clopentene Heptafluorocy-clopentene

New CFC Substitutes and Applicable Industrial Fields

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R&D on a Cleaning System for Manufacturing Electronic Devices Using SF6 Substitute Gases

The following studies and R&D have been carried out with the goal of developing gas for chemical vapor decomposition (CVD) cleaning with less environmental burden such as a low global warming potential (GWP): a study on basic performance of reaction gas for cleaning; R&D on new substitute gases for CVD; R&D on CVD equipment using new substitute gases; and a study on comprehensive evaluation.

Corrosive properties and the durability of CVD chamber/materials for exhaust system equipment were evaluated, and improved CVD cleaning efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions were studied. New substitute gases for cleaning were researched to reduce greenhouse gas emissions released into the air.

Schematic Diagram of Experiment Facility

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Preparatory Research on an HFC-free Air-conditioning and Air Cycle Refrigeration System

This project was carried out to develop a refrigeration system that uses air as a natural refrigerant and doesn’t deplete the ozone layer or have a harmful global warming effect. By using the exhaust heat from an air cycle refrigeration system to dehumidify large areas, such as the anterior space of a cold room, this research aimed to develop CFC-free commercial freezers and refrigerating equipment with a humidification function and a lower level of total energy consumption.

An air cycle refrigeration system is more energy efficient than HCFCs and CFCs at -30°C or lower due to its air refrigerant properties. On the other hand, an air cycle system generates low and high temperatures at the same time but its exhaust heat is disposed of through a cooling tower, etc. The developed system has a total coefficient of performance (COP) higher than that of HFCs by making good use of its exhaust heat.

Air Cycle Refrigeration System and Desiccant Air-Conditioning

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Development of Non-SF6 Melting Process and Micro Structural Control for High Performance Magnesium Alloy This project aims to develop magnesium processing technology without the use of SF6 gas, a gas that has an extremely high global warming coefficient of 23,900, by adding calcium to magnesium in order to make the alloy, and products containing the alloy, nonflammable.

It also aims to produce magnesium parts that are lighter than conventional aluminum alloys but which have comparable or superior mechanical properties.

In order to accomplish these objectives, melting and refining process technology, as well as solidification technology, which gives a very fine grain microstructure, will be developed. Forming technology will also be developed to achieve mechanical properties approaching those of conventional aluminum alloys.

Schematic Diagram of Project

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2-4 Legislation against fluorocarbons in Japan

What is the Montreal Protocol?

Known officially as the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, this is an international treaty, based on the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, that establishes methods for achieving concrete reductions in emissions of ODSs.

It was adopted in 1987 and revised in 1990, 1992, 1995, 1997, and 1999 to tighten regulation. It was in response to this protocol that, in 1988, Japan enacted the Ozone Layer Protection Law, which regulates among others the production of ODSs.

What is the Kyoto Protocol?

The Kyoto Protocol established an international framework for cooperative action against global warming by over 130 countries around the world, and it was adopted at the Third Conference of the Parties based on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change held in Kyoto in December 1997. Seven years later on February 16, 2004, the Kyoto Protocol entered force as international law.

The Kyoto Protocol requires industrialized countries, as heavy emitters, to reduce emissions of six greenhouse gases that are a cause of global warming—carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)—by 5.2% overall compared with 1990 (though signatories may choose to use 1995 as the base year for HFC, PFC, and SF6), while Japan is required to achieve a similar reduction of 6%.

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In Japan, activities to protect the ozone layer are pursued based on the Ozone Layer Protection Law and Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law, and activities to prevent global warming are pursued under the Law Concerning the Promotion of Measures to Cope with Global Warming.The Fluorocarbon Recovery and Destruction Law is a unique piece of domestic legislation that contributes to both protection of the ozone layer and the prevention of global warming.

1.Overview of legislation against fluorocarbons in Japan

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2.Individual pieces of legislation action against fluorocarbons in Japan

Other pieces of legislation against fluorocarbons in Japan concerning individual product categories are summarized below.End-of-life Vehicle Recycling Law

The purpose of this legislation is to promote active recycling and proper disposal of end-of-life vehicles by ensuring that automakers and others involved in automobile recycling all play their appropriate roles.

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Home Appliance Recycling LawThe purpose of this legislation is to promote recycling of valuable parts and materials from home appliances (air conditioners, television sets, refrigerators, freezers, and washing machines) disposed of by ordinary households and offices, reduce the amount disposed of, and encourage more effective use of resources.

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Fluorocarbon Recovery and Destruction LawIn Japan, the volume of production and consumption of ODSs is being reduced under the Law Concerning the Protection of the Ozone Layer through the Control of Specified Substances and Other Measures (“Ozone Layer Protection Law”), and production of the principal ODSs, including chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), is being completely discontinued. Consequently, the Law on Ensuring the Implementation of Recovery and Destruction of Fluorocarbons Concerning Designated Products (“Fluorocarbon Recovery and Destruction Law”) entered force on April 1, 2002, to ensure that the fluorocarbons used as refrigerants in products such as industrial refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment and car air conditioners are not emitted into the atmosphere when such products are disposed.

This law covers three classes of substances—CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs—that are used in industrial refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, and prohibits the emission of fluorocarbons into the atmosphere, and requires that they be recovered and destroyed when appliances are disposed of.

It was amended in 2006 to include the following points:Mandatory collection of fluorocarbons at the time of recycling of class I specified productsImprovement of collection of fluorocarbons at the time of servicing of class I specified productsMandatory confirmation of presence of class I specified products when dismantling buildings and other structuresEstablishment of system for administration, in writing, of collection, etc. of fluorocarbonsEnhanced supervisory authority, etc. of prefectural governors

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The quantities of fluorocarbons recovered by law are shown below.Quantities of specified chlorofluorocarbons and PIGGs recovered under legislation targeting specific categories of products


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Japan Fluorocarbon Manufacturers Association

http://www.jfma.org/4th Fl., Hongo Wakai Building, Hongo 2-chome, 40-17, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033TEL: +81-3-5684-3372／ FAX: +81-3-5684-3373

Japan Chemical Industry Association

http://www.nikkakyo.org/7th Fl., Sumitomo Fudosan Rokko Building, Shinkawa 1-chome, 4-1, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0033

Japan Urethane Manufacturers Association

http://www.urethane-jp.org/3rd Fl, Yakumo Building, Nishi Shinbashi 2-chome, 17-1, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0003TEL: +81-3-6402-1252

Extruded Polystyrene Foam Industry Association

http://www.epfa.jp/7th Fl., Toranomon Building, Toranomon 1-chome, 1-12, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001TEL: +81-3-3591-8511／ FAX: +81-3-3591-8515

Highly Expanded Polyethylene Manufacturers Association

Hibiya Mitsui Building, Yurakucho 1-chome, 1-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006TEL: +81-3-3507-2958／ FAX: +81-3-3507-2314

Japan Phenolic Foam Association

http://www.jpfa.org/

Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association

http://www.jraia.or.jp/Kikai Shinko Kaikan, Shibakoen 3-chome, 5-8, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011TEL: +81-3-3432-1671／ FAX: +81-3-3438-0308

Japan Association of Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Contractors

http://www.jarac.or.jp/3rd Fl., Kikai Shinko Kaikan, Shibakoen 3-chome, 5-8, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011TEL: +81-3-3435-9411／ FAX: +81-3-3435-9413

Japan Electrical Manufacturers’ Association

http://www.jema-net.or.jp/Ichibancho 17-4, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082TEL: +81-3-3556-5881／ FAX: +81-3-3556-5889

Japan Vending Machine Manufacturers Association

http://www.jvma.or.jp/Shinbashi Tanaka Building, Nishi-Shinbashi 2-chome, 37-6, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0003TEL: +81-3-3431-7443　

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List of industry groups

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Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.

http://www.jama.or.jp/Nihon Jidosha Kaikan, Shiba Daimon 1-chome, 1-30, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0012TEL: +81-3-5405-6118

Aerosol Industry Association of Japan

http://www.aiaj.or.jp/sutekata/sutekataframe.htmlYurakucho Denki Building South #1359, Yurakucho 1-chome, 7-1, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006TEL: +81-3-3201-4047／ FAX: +81-3-3215-4635

Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Associations of Japan

http://www.fpmaj.gr.jp/Tokyo Yakugyo Kaikan, Nihonbashi Honcho 2-chome, 1-5, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0023TEL: +81-3-3270-0581／ FAX: +81-3-3241-2090

Japan Air Gun Cooperative Association

http://www.asgk.jp/2nd Fl., Yomogita Building, Taito 3-chome, 7-1, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0016Tel: +81-3-3833-8380

Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association

http://www.jeita.or.jp/japanese/Chiyoda First Building South, Nishi Kanda 3-chome, 2-1, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0065TEL: +81-3-5275-7255／ FAX: +81-3-5212-8121

Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan

http://www.fepc.or.jp/5th Fl., Keidanren Kaikan, Otemachi 1-chome, 9-4, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8118TEL: +81-3-3279-2190

Japan Magnesium Association

http://www.kt.rim.or.jp/~ho01-mag/Tsukamoto Sozan Building, Ginza 4-chome, 2-15, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 TEL: +81-3-3538-0230／ FAX: +81-3-3538-0233

Japan Industrial Conference for Ozone Layer and Climate Protection

http://www.jicop.org/[email protected] Fl., Hongo Wakai Building, Hongo 2-chome, 40-17, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033TEL: +81-3-5689-7981／ +81-3-5689-7983

Japan Industrial Conference on Cleaning

http://www.jicc.org/5th Fl., Denkosha Building, Shiba 2-chome, 10-4, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0014TEL: +81-3-3453-8165／ FAX: +81-3-3453-8167

Industrial Network for Fluorocarbon Recovery Promotion

http://www.infrep.jp/4th Fl., Hongo Wakai Building, Hongo 2-chome, 40-17, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033TEL: +81-3-5842-2380／ FAX: +81-3-5689-7983

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Ozone Layer Protection Polisy OfficeManufactureing Indusutries Bureau Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry

1-3-1 Kasumigaseki Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 100-8901 JapanTEL : +81-3-3501-4724 FAX : +81-3-3501-6604URL : http://www.meti.go.jp/policy/chemical_management/ozone/index.html

Japan's Technology to Reduce Fluorinated Gases860million CO2 tons Reduction

Ozone Layer Protection Policy Office,Manufacturing Industries Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Ozone Layer Protection Policy Office,Manufacturing Industries Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry1-3-1 Kasumigaseki Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8901 JapanTEL : +81-3-3501-4724 FAX : +81-3-3501-6604URL : http://www.meti.go.jp/policy/chemical_management/ozone/index.html

1-3-1 Kasumigaseki Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8901 JapanTEL : +81-3-3501-4724 FAX : +81-3-3501-6604URL : http://www.meti.go.jp/policy/chemical_management/ozone/index.html

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