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Every EPA Section 608‑compliant refrigerant your shop needs, in one catalog from R‑410A and R‑32 to legacy R‑22, with retail and wholesale pricing on every cylinder.

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Eight EPA-regulated refrigerants in stock, each with its own pressure charts, retrofit guides, and safety documentation.

Popular 25 pound cylinder of R-410A refrigerant for residential and commercial HVAC systems

R-410A Refrigerant

25 lb cylinder
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A2L 20 pound cylinder of R-32 A2L refrigerant for commercial HVAC systems

R-32 Refrigerant

20 lb cylinder
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2025 Transition 20 pound cylinder of R-454B refrigerant for residential and commercial HVAC systems

R-454B Refrigerant

20 lb cylinder
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30 pound cylinder of R-22 refrigerant for legacy HVAC systems

R-22 Refrigerant

30 lb cylinder, legacy systems
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30 pound cylinder of R-134A automotive refrigerant

R-134A Refrigerant

30 lb cylinder, automotive
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HVAC Refrigerants

Residential and commercial refrigerant for split systems, heat pumps, and packaged units.

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Automotive Refrigerants

R‑134a and R‑1234yf for MVAC systems, sold by the can, cylinder, or case.

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Accessories & Tools

Manifold gauges, recovery machines, hoses, and scales for every job.

HOW TO CHOOSE

How to Choose the Right Refrigerant

Every cylinder on this page is EPA Section 608 compliant, but the right choice still depends on your equipment, your region, and your timeline.

Choosing the Wrong Refrigerant Costs More Than Money

Buying the wrong refrigerant is more than a wasted purchase. Using an unapproved blend in a system it was never rated for can damage the compressor, void your equipment warranty, and put you out of compliance with EPA recordkeeping rules. Before you add a cylinder to your cart, match it against the nameplate on the unit and the refrigerant already in the lines, not just the closest-looking can on the shelf.

BY SYSTEM AGE

Matching Refrigerant to Equipment Age

Systems built before the mid-2010s were almost always charged with R-22. If a unit was installed between roughly 2010 and 2025, R-410A is the most common charge. Anything shipping new today is far more likely to run on R-32 or R-454B, since both are lower-GWP A2L refrigerants that meet the AIM Act phasedown schedule. When in doubt, the dataplate on the outdoor condenser lists the factory charge type, and that number always overrides a guess based on age alone.

REGULATORY OUTLOOK

Planning for the A2L Transition

R-32 and R-454B are mildly flammable A2L refrigerants, which means installation, storage, and transport carry extra handling requirements compared to older blends. Contractors switching a shop over for the first time should confirm their recovery machines, detectors, and storage cages are A2L-rated before stocking these cylinders in volume, not after the first service call.

BY APPLICATION

Residential vs. Commercial Applications

Residential split systems and heat pumps mostly draw from the same short list: R-22, R-410A, R-32, and increasingly R-454B. Commercial refrigeration cases and walk-in coolers pull from a different set, including R-404A and R-507, both of which are being phased down under the same federal timeline. Automotive A/C systems are a separate category entirely, split between R-134a on pre-2021 vehicles and R-1234yf on nearly everything built since.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What refrigerant does my AC unit use?

Check the manufacturer dataplate on the outdoor condenser it lists the exact refrigerant type and factory charge weight. As a general rule, units installed before the mid-2010s usually run R-22, most systems installed since then use R-410A, and new 2025-and-later equipment is shifting to R-32 or R-454B.

Do I need EPA certification to buy refrigerant?

Yes, for regulated refrigerants. Federal EPA Section 608 rules require buyers of HVAC refrigerant to hold valid technician certification on file before purchase, and this applies to both retail and wholesale orders.

Can I still buy R-22 refrigerant?

Yes, but supply is limited to reclaimed and recycled stock since production and import of virgin R-22 ended under the phase-out schedule. Expect a higher price per pound compared to current-generation refrigerants.

What's the difference between R-410A and R-454B?

R-410A is the current-generation standard with a higher global warming potential, while R-454B is a newer, mildly flammable A2L refrigerant designed to replace it under federal low-GWP requirements. Most new residential equipment is transitioning to R-454B.

Do you ship refrigerant to my state?

Smart Refrigerants ships to all 50 states, though a small number of states including California apply additional CARB and Prop 65 documentation requirements at checkout.

Is bulk or wholesale pricing available?

Yes. Contractors and distributors can apply for a trade account to unlock wholesale pricing across every refrigerant in this catalog, with volume discounts on bulk cylinder orders.

Buying Refrigerant in Bulk?

Open a trade account for contractor and wholesale distributor pricing on every SKU in this catalog.

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