When shipping used refrigerants for reclaim, which cylinder type should be used?

• A. Recovery cylinder
• B. Steel drum
• C. Plastic bag
• D. Disposable refrigerant cylinder

Answer: (A)

Shipping used refrigerants for reclaim must be done in a recovery cylinder—a container specifically designed to hold recovered refrigerants. These cylinders are built to withstand the pressures involved, equipped with proper valves and a pressure-relief device, and meet regulatory requirements for transporting refrigerants. This design helps prevent leaks, contamination, and safety hazards during handling and transit.

Other containers don’t meet those safety and regulatory needs. A steel drum isn’t a proper pressurized refrigerant cylinder and lacks the necessary valve setup and relief protection. A plastic bag can’t safely contain a pressurized gas and would be prone to puncture and leaks. Disposable refrigerant cylinders are intended for single-use and virgin refrigerants, not for reclaimed material and ongoing reuse under regulatory standards.