R-22 Refrigerant — 30 lb Cylinder (Reclaimed, AHRI 700)

R-22 Refrigerant — 30 lb Cylinder, Reclaimed to AHRI-700 R-22 (Chlorodifluoromethane, HCFC-22) is the legacy refrigerant for older residential and commercial air conditioning systems installed before the R-410A transition. New R-22 production ended in 2020; PES Supply sells reclaimed R-22 that has been re-processed to meet AHRI-700 purity standards and is legal for servicing existing equipment. Federal law requires EPA Section 608 Type II or Universal certification to purchase; PES verifies certification before shipment. Specifications Refrigerant: R-22 (HCFC) Net weight: 30 lb per cylinder Purity: Reclaimed to AHRI-700 Safety class: A1 (non-flammable) GWP: 1810 (AR4) · ODP: 0.05 Hazmat: UN1018, Class 2.2 — ground shipping only Frequently Asked Questions Is R-22 still legal to buy? Yes, with restrictions. New R-22 production and importation ended January 1, 2020, but reclaimed R-22 that has been re-processed to AHRI-700 purity is legal to purchase and use for servicing existing equipment. PES sells only reclaimed R-22. Do I need EPA certification to buy R-22? Yes. Federal law requires EPA Section 608 Type II or Universal certification to purchase R-22. Upload your certification at checkout; PES verifies every order before shipment in compliance with the Clean Air Act. What is the difference between virgin and reclaimed R-22? Virgin R-22 is newly manufactured (no longer produced in the US since 2020). Reclaimed R-22 is recovered used refrigerant that has been re-processed to meet the same AHRI-700 purity standard. Both are legal for servicing existing equipment; reclaimed is the available supply. How is R-22 shipped? R-22 is a hazardous material (UN1018, Class 2.2) and ships ground only — no air freight. PES ships from Louisville, Kentucky, via hazmat-cleared ground carriers to the contiguous United States. R-22 is in stock and typically ships within 1–2 business days. Have questions about returns or defective cylinders? Read our Refrigerant Return Policy.