Recovery & RecyclingQuestion 215 of 240
Under EPA rules, refrigerant that changes ownership generally must be before it is resold:
a.Recovered only
b.Vented and replaced
c.Recycled only
d.Reclaimed
Explanation
When refrigerant changes ownership, it generally must be reclaimed to the AHRI 700 standard by a certified reclaimer before resale. Refrigerant that stays with the same owner may simply be recycled and reused. This rule keeps resold refrigerant at verified new-product quality.
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