Virgin R-22 in 2026 — rare
“Hard to find true virgin R-22 anymore; most places push reclaimed. Delta's was virgin, pre-2020 production, factory sealed. Customer with a 2008 system is happy for another season.”

R-22 30 lb cylinder for servicing existing legacy R-22 systems. Production was banned in 2020 - stock is limited.
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R-22 (HCFC-22) was the dominant residential and light-commercial refrigerant for decades. Under Montreal Protocol phaseout rules, production and import of new R-22 was banned in the United States effective January 1, 2020. Existing stock and reclaimed R-22 remain legal for servicing the millions of legacy systems still in operation. Delta Refrigerants supplies factory-sealed virgin R-22 from pre-2020 inventory for operators who prefer virgin product over reclaimed. Due to production ban, pricing reflects market scarcity.
Yes - for servicing existing equipment. Production and import have been banned since January 1, 2020, but existing stock and reclaimed R-22 remain legal to sell and use.
Production has been banned since 2020; only existing stock and reclaimed material remain. Limited supply against ongoing legacy-equipment demand drives premium pricing.
Depends on equipment age. For systems older than 15 years, replacement with an R-410A or R-454B unit usually offers better ROI. For newer systems, R-407C retrofit is a valid option.




