Which type of container may be used to ship recovered refrigerant to a reclaimer?
Shipping · EPA 608 Core. The correct answer, and the reasoning behind it.
Labels and DOT classification for refrigerant cylinders.
The question
Which type of container may be used to ship recovered refrigerant to a reclaimer?
- A DOT-approved refillable recovery cylinderCorrect answer
- An empty disposable cylinder the refrigerant came in
- Any steel tank with a working valve
- A plastic jug with a sealed cap
Why “A DOT-approved refillable recovery cylinder” is correct
Recovered refrigerant must go into, and be shipped in, DOT-approved refillable recovery cylinders. Disposable cylinders must never be refilled, and other containers are not rated to hold refrigerant pressure.
Source: EPA: Test Topics
Why the other answers are wrong
- An empty disposable cylinder the refrigerant came in — Disposable cylinders must not be refilled.
- Any steel tank with a working valve — A tank must be approved for refrigerant service, not just have a valve.
- A plastic jug with a sealed cap — Plastic containers cannot hold refrigerant under pressure.
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