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EPA 609 equipment standards finder

Pick the refrigerant and what the machine does to see which standard 40 CFR 82.36(a) says it must meet.

Fact-checked against official sources (eCFR text as of Nov 3, 2026) · Last checked
Refrigerant the equipment handles
What the equipment does

Required standard Official data

SAE J2843

“Equipment that recovers and recycles HFO-1234yf refrigerant from MVACs and recharges MVAC systems with HFO-1234yf refrigerant must meet the standards set forth in SAE J2843”
40 CFR 82.36(a)(8)

Certified, not just compatible

“Refrigerant recycling equipment must be certified by the Administrator or an independent standards testing organization approved by the Administrator under § 82.38 to meet the following standard:”
40 CFR 82.36(a)(1)
“The Administrator will maintain a list of approved equipment by manufacturer and model.”
40 CFR 82.36(c)

EPA publishes certified equipment on its Certified Equipment page.

The SAE standards are incorporated by reference in 40 CFR 82.31; we name them but do not reproduce them. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. EPA or SAE International. Spot an error? Tell us.