Refrigerant Sales Policy
Effective November 6, 2026
Federal law restricts who may buy refrigerant. Under the U.S. EPA's refrigerant sales restriction (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F, issued under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act), ozone-depleting refrigerants such as R-22 and non-exempt substitutes such as HFC refrigerants (for example R-410A, R-134a and R-404A) may only be sold to qualified buyers. T&M follows these rules on every refrigerant sale.
Who can buy refrigerant from T&M
- Technicians certified under EPA Section 608 (Type I, II, III or Universal, matching the equipment covered by the certification).
- Technicians certified under EPA Section 609 for motor vehicle air conditioning, for refrigerants used in that work.
- Businesses that employ at least one properly certified technician, when the business has given us written evidence of that employment. An authorized representative, such as an office manager, may then buy refrigerant on the company's account for its technicians.
- Refrigerant wholesalers and EPA-certified reclaimers buying for resale or reclamation.
What we need from you
- A copy of a valid Section 608 or 609 certification card, kept on file with your account, or shown at the time of purchase.
- For company accounts, written proof that the company employs at least one certified technician.
We will not sell refrigerant without this documentation, and we keep sales records as required by EPA. Refrigerant listed on our website can only be purchased by certified buyers. This restriction does not apply to equipment that comes factory-charged with refrigerant.
Handling and venting
Knowingly venting refrigerant during service, maintenance, repair or disposal is prohibited by federal law. Refrigerant must be recovered using certified recovery equipment. Ask our counter about cylinder returns and refrigerant recovery options.
Returns
Refrigerant cannot be returned once it leaves our counter or warehouse.