What does reclaimed refrigerant mean in this context?

• A. Recovered refrigerant that has not been processed
• B. New refrigerant purchased
• C. Mixed with other refrigerants
• D. Recovered refrigerant that has been treated to AHRI 700 specifications

Answer: (D)

Reclaimed refrigerant means the refrigerant has been recovered from a system and then processed to meet strict purity standards before it can be reused. The processing aims to remove moisture, acidity, noncondensable gases, and other contaminants, and the final product is tested to ensure it meets AHRI 700 specifications. This level of processing distinguishes reclaimed refrigerant from refrigerant that’s merely recovered without cleaning, from new refrigerant, or from refrigerant that’s been recovered and mixed with others. AHRI 700 sets the approved purity limits, so meeting those specs is what makes the refrigerant suitable for resale and reuse.