PURCHASE RESTRICTIONS ON CFC-CONTAINING APPLIANCES
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| Overview: |
The Department of Defense’s (DOD) policy is to avoid purchase of new equipment containing CFCs except for mission critical applications. Due to the phase-out of Class I chlorofuorocarbons (CFCs), any purchases of new appliances must contain CFC-free refrigerants. As of January 1, 1996, all refrigerator manufacturers were required to begin using HFC-134a. Currently, refrigerators using HFC-134a are on the market. However, portable room air conditioners currently use predominantly R-22, an HCFC and Class II ODS with a lower ozone depleting potential than CFC. These units are scheduled for phase-out beginning in 2015 and are not yet being replaced with units using an HFC substitute. Purchases should be directed toward those new non-ODS products if possible. If this is not possible, then purchase a refrigerator using an HCFC. An approval from a Senior Acquisition Official (SAO) at the flag/general officer or SES level is required for purchase of any item containing a CFC. Procurement of portable room air conditioners containing HCFC-22 does not require an SAO approval and will most likely be allowed until the year 2000 or later. To determine if a refrigerator unit contains HFC-134a, check the serial number. Units with serial numbers beginning with "LA" or "BA" should have a 6 or a 7 following those first two digits if they use HFC-134a.
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| Compliance Benefit: |
DOD’s policy to avoid purchase of new equipment containing CFCs helps facilities meet the requirements under 40 CFR 82, Subpart D and Executive Order 12843 requiring Federal agencies to maximize the use of safe alternatives to Class I and Class II ozone depleting substances, to the maximum extent practicable. The compliance benefits listed here are only meant to be used as a general guideline and are not meant to be strictly interpreted. Actual compliance benefits will vary depending on the factors involved, e.g. the amount of workload involved.
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| Materials Compatibility: |
No materials compatibility issues were identified.
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| Safety and Health: |
Consult your local industrial health specialist, your local health and safety personnel, and the appropriate MSDS prior to implementing any of these technologies. |
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| Economic Analysis: |
Energy efficient refrigerators offered for purchase through the General Services Administration (GSA) range in price from $200 to $450. A $200 unit is a 5.6 cubic foot capacity refrigerator, while a $450 unit is a 20.6 cubic foot capacity refrigerator/freezer. All refrigerators and freezers have order numbers beginning with 4110-00 or 4110-01. The following are some examples of product numbers: 4110-01-015-7929 16.5-cu.ft. capacity refrigerator/freezer. The cost of air conditioners range from $250 to $500 and have order numbers beginning with 4120-00 or 4120-01. The following are some examples of product numbers: 4120-00-905-4313 5000 to 6399 BTU cooling capacity air conditioner. All units sold through GSA are do not contain R112 (a CFC). They all use R134a.
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| Approving Authority: |
Approval is controlled locally and should be implemented only after engineering approval has been granted. Major claimant approval is not required.
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| NSN/MSDS: |
*There are multiple MSDSs for most NSNs. The MSDS (if shown above) is only meant to serve as an example.
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| Points of Contact: |
Civilian: GSA: General Services
Administration
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| Vendors: |
Whirlpool General Electric Amana Frigidaire/Westinghouse
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| Sources: |
None listed |