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  • A-Gas PENGUIN Certified Reclaimed Refrigerants comply with California's AB 663 requirements.
  • Reclaimed products exempt from HFC restrictions meet 85% weight, 99.5% purity guidelines.
  • Non-compliant refrigerant stock incurs severe penalties, mandates clear traceability and documentation.

A-Gas is responding proactively to California's new regulatory changes by supplying PENGUIN™ Certified Reclaimed Refrigerants, ensuring alignment with Assembly Bill (AB) 663 requirements.

These offerings are in full compliance with the criteria established by the legislation which governs reclaimed refrigerant standards in the state.

Criteria for Certified Reclaimed Refrigerants

AB 663, which was enacted on October 1, 2025, serves to clarify and expand upon the State Bill (SB) 1206 by instituting precise guidelines for what constitutes a certified reclaimed refrigerant. Under this law, products deemed to be certified reclaimed are exempt from the limitations imposed by hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) global warming potential, provided several conditions are met.

Each cylinder must comprise a minimum of 85 percent reclaimed material by weight, be certified according to AHRI 700 standards, attain at least 99.5 percent purity, and must be processed by an EPA-Certified Reclaimer.

New Legislation Mandate

The newly enacted law also resolves any prior uncertainties regarding inventory status, clearly stipulating that any refrigerant stocks failing to adhere to these standards are now classified as non-compliant, irrespective of when they were purchased. This failure to comply may lead to substantial civil and criminal repercussions.

Selling Approved Refrigerants

A-Gas ensures every PENGUIN™ Certified Reclaimed Refrigerant comes with full supporting documentationA-Gas guarantees that every PENGUIN™ Certified Reclaimed Refrigerant is supported with the necessary documentation, such as a Certificate of Analysis, enabling distributors and contractors to preserve transparent records and reliably satisfy regulatory requirements. 

Each cylinder is distinctly marked to ensure traceability, confirming that only sanctioned refrigerants are circulated and utilized within California.

Regulatory and Environmental Commitments

PENGUIN™ Certified Reclaimed Refrigerants support partners and customers in adhering to both regulatory and environmental obligations seamlessly.

A-Gas enhances value for HVACR wholesalers, contractors, and technicians by actively embracing regulatory updates and supplying EPA-compliant, high-purity refrigerants.

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