Product Uses and Market Trends for Potential Ozone-Depleting Substances, 1985-2000

The demand for potential ozone-depleting substances is likely to grow at a modest rate over the next 15 years. The report examines current and future global production levels of the seven most important potential ozone depleters - the chlorofluorocarbons CFC-11, CFC-12, and CFC-113, and carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform, Halon 1211, and Halon 1301. The report's predictions are based on estimated demand over the next 15 years for products in which these chemicals are used. The report also examines cases in which increased regulation or advanced technology may lead to replacement of the chemicals in some applications.