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MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
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THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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No. 20/2023/TT-BTNMT
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Hanoi, November 30, 2023
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CIRCULAR
NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON
COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, RECYCLING, REUSE AND HANDLING OF
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Pursuant
to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;
Pursuant
to the Law on Environmental Protection dated November 17, 2020;
Pursuant
to the Government's Decree No. 127/2007/ND-CP dated August 01, 2007 elaborating
certain Articles of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations;
Pursuant
to the Government's Decree No. 78/2018/ND-CP dated May 16, 2018 on amendments
to some Articles of the Government's Decree No. 127/2007/ND-CP dated August 01,
2007 elaborating certain Articles of the Law on Standards and Technical
Regulations;
Pursuant
to the Government's Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP dated January 07, 2022 on mitigation
of green house gas emissions and protection of ozone layer;
Pursuant
to the Government's Decree No. 68/2022/ND-CP dated September 22, 2022 defining
the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of
Natural Resources and Environment;
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The
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment hereby promulgates a Circular
promulgating National technical regulation on collection, transportation,
storage, recycling, reuse and handling of controlled substances.
Article 1. Promulgated
together with this Circular is the National technical regulation on collection,
transportation, storage, recycling, reuse and handling of controlled
substances, code: QCVN 76:2023/BTNMT.
Article 2. Effect
This
Circular comes into force from May 30, 2024.
Article 3. The
Ministry, ministerial agencies, People’s Committees, Departments of Natural
Resources and Environment of provinces and central-affiliated cities,
organizations and individuals concerned are responsible for the implementation
of this Circular./.
PP. THE MINISTER
THE DEPUTY MINISTER
Le Cong Thanh
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NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON
COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, RECYCLING, REUSE AND HANDLING OF
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
FOREWORD
QCVN
76:2023/BTNMT is prepared by the Department of Climate Change, submitted by the
Department of Science and Technology and Department of Legislation for
approval; appraised by the Ministry of Science and Technology and promulgated
together with the Circular No. 20/2023/TT-BTNMT dated November 30, 2023 of the
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.
NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON COLLECTION,
TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, RECYCLING, REUSE AND HANDLING OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
1. GENERAL
1.1. Scope
This
document provides for technical regulations on collection, transportation,
storage, recycling, reuse and handling of controlled substances in the Appendix
III.2 and Appendix III.3 enclosed with the Circular No. 01/2022/TT-BTNMT dated
January 07, 2022 of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment on
guidelines for implementation of Law on Environmental Protection regarding
response to climate change (hereinafter referred to as “Circular
01/2022/TT-BTNMT”).
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This
document applies to agencies, organizations and establishments related to the
collection, transportation, storage, recycling, reuse and handling of
controlled substances.
2. TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
2.1. Regulations on collection of controlled substances
2.1.1.
The collection of controlled substances must adhere to safety measures and
regulations of law on fire fighting and prevention.
2.1.2.
Specialized equipment for collection of controlled substances must be inspected
and calibrated prior to its use in accordance with regulations of law on
measurement, including:
2.1.2.1. Recovery
machine, which is a piece of equipment capable of recovering controlled
substances with a vacuum pressure of less than 10 kPa without the assistance of
components contained within an air-conditioning or refrigeration system.
2.1.2.2.
Recovery container, which is a pressure vessel exclusively used to contain
controlled substances. A recovery container must meet the following
requirements:
2.1.2.2.1.
It is assigned a color code according to the 2015 Guideline K of the
Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (hereinafter referred to
as “AHRI”): Containers for Recovered Non-flammable Fluorocarbon Refrigerants;
2.1.2.2.2.
Its pressure must not exceed the permissible pressure as per the manufacturer’s
instructions;
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2.1.2.3.
Scale, which is used to determine the weight of controlled substances
contained.
2.1.2.4.
Vacuum pump, which is used to remove non-condensable gases completely from the
recovery container in such a way that the vacuum pressure is less than 10 kPa.
2.1.2.5.
Leak test equipment, which is used to determine the leakage of controlled
substances must be calibrated according to the manufacturer's instructions and
ISO 20486:2018 Non-destructive testing, leak testing and calibration of
reference leaks for gases or an equivalent standard.
2.1.2.6.
Pressure gauge, which is used to determine the system's working pressure.
2.1.2.7.
Other safety tools and equipment: thermometer used to determine temperature of
controlled substances; electric meter used to record electricity-related
parameters.
2.1.3.
Requirements for collection of controlled substances:
2.1.3.1.
Prepare necessary specialized equipment specified in 1.1.2 of this Regulation
before collecting controlled substances.
2.1.3.2.
Use a vacuum pump to remove non-condensable gases completely from the recovery
container in case it is a brand new one.
2.1.3.3.
Collect controlled substances separately by type and put them into each recovery
container using a recovery machine.
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2.1.3.5.
Use leak test equipment during the collection of controlled substances.
2.1.3.6.
Include, at a minimum, the following information on the label of the recovery
container: refrigerant number, hazard, and warning (if applicable).
2.1.3.7.
Place recovery containers containing collected controlled substances
vertically.
2.1.3.8.
Keep a logbook that records at least the following information: full names of
technicians, time and place of collection; refrigerant number; weight or volume
of controlled substances; number of equipment and products containing
controlled substances.
2.2. Regulations on transportation of controlled substances
2.2.1.
The transportation of controlled substances must adhere to safety measures and
regulations of law on fire fighting and prevention.
2.2.2.
Controlled substances must be transported on roadworthy vehicles as prescribed
by law.
2.2.3.
Requirements for transportation of controlled substances:
2.2.3.1.
In case of using a motorcycle or moped, controlled substance recovery
containers must be placed vertically and securely mounted on the cargo rack
(behind the driver's seat) of the motorcycle or moped. Size of recovery
containers mounted on the motorcycle or moped must comply with regulations of
law on road traffic.
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2.2.3.3.
In case of using other vehicles, regulations on transportation of chemicals
shall be complied with and there must be at least a sensor to detect leakage of
controlled substances.
2.2.3.4.
Keep a logbook that records controlled substance transportation activities,
containing at least the following information: refrigerant number; weight or
volume of controlled substances; time of transportation and place of receipt of
controlled substances.
2.2.4.
The transportation of controlled substances from collection points for their
handling shall comply with regulations of law on management of hazardous waste.
2.3. Regulations on storage of controlled substances
2.3.1. Controlled
substances must be stored in recovery containers as prescribed in 2.1.2.2 of
this Regulation. Recovery containers must be placed vertically and must not be
rolled or exposed to strong force during storage.
2.3.2. A2
and A3 controlled substances having their safety classified according to
National Standard TCVN 6739:2015 (ISO 817:2014) on Refrigerants - Designation
and safety classification must be stored and preserved as liquefied
petroleum gas or flammable gas in compliance with regulations of law on safe
storage and preservation of gas.
2.3.3.
Requirements applicable to controlled substance storage areas:
2.3.3.1.
Have adequate fire fighting equipment in accordance with regulations of law on
fire prevention and fighting.
2.3.3.2.
Ensure regular ventilation; prevent direct sunlight, heat sources, and other
fire hazards; do not inject flames or high-temperature vapors into controlled
substances recovery containers.
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2.3.3.4.
Each type of controlled substance must be placed in a separate box or area.
2.3.3.5.
In case of storing controlled substances in an enclosed space, there must be at
least a sensor to detect leakage of controlled substances.
2.3.4.
Keep a logbook that records controlled substance storage activities, containing
at least the following information: refrigerant number; weight or volume of
controlled substances; time of receipt of controlled substances.
2.4. Regulations on recycling of controlled substances
2.4.1.
Requirements for recycling of controlled substances:
2.4.1.1.
Collect samples of controlled substances from recovery containers as specified
in the Appendix A to this Regulation.
2.4.1.2.
Identify controlled substances as specified in the Appendix B to this
Regulation.
2.4.1.3.
Recycle controlled substances using specialized equipment with appropriate
functions to remove non-condensable gases, oil, moisture content, acid content,
particulates/solids, volatile impurities and recover controlled substances in
their pure forms.
2.4.1.4.
Assess quality of controlled substances after recycling prescribed in 2.4.2 of
this Regulation.
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2.4.2.1.
Parameters and methods for determining parameters to assess quality of
controlled substances after recycling are provided in Table 1 of this
Regulation and elaborated in the Appendix C to this Regulation.
Table 1. Methods for determining parameters to assess
quality of controlled substances after recycling
No.
Parameter
Unit
Method and normative reference
1
Non-condensable
gas
% by volume at 25°C
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2
Moisture
content
ppm
Karl
Fisher titration as described in Appendix C under AHRI standard 700:2014 -
Specifications for Refrigerants.
3
Volatile
impurities
% by weight
Gas
chromatography as described in Appendix C and Appendix D under AHRI standard
700:2014 - Specifications for Refrigerants.
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% by volume or % by weight
Volumetric
method and visual examination as described in Appendix C under AHRI standard
700:2014 - Specifications for Refrigerants.
5
Particulates/solids
Pass/Fail
Goetz
bulb and visual examination as described in Appendix C under AHRI standard 700:2014
- Specifications for Refrigerants; National standard TCVN 7329:2003 (ISO
11650:1999) - Performance of refrigerant recovery and/or recycling equipment.
6
Acid
content
ppm (calculated as HCl)
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7
Chloride
ions
Pass/Fail
Quantitative
method as described in Appendix C under AHRI standard 700:2014 -
Specifications for Refrigerants.
2.4.2.2.
Requirements for quality of controlled substances after recycling:
2.4.2.2.1.
After being recycled, the controlled substances in their pure forms of which
the parameters do not exceed the limits specified in Table 2 of this Regulation
shall be considered fit for use according to their original characteristics.
Table
2. Parameters for assessment of quality of pure controlled substances
Impurities in the vapor phase
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Maximum level of non-condensable gas
Maximum moisture content
Maximum content of other volatile impurities
High boiling residue
Particulates/solids
Maximum acid content
Chloride ions
Reference point
% by volume at 25°C
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% by weight
% by volume or % by weight
Pass/Fail
ppm (calculated as HCl)
Pass/Fail
PURE
HFC SUBSTANCES
R-134
N/A
N/A
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N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
R-134a
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
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1,0
No turbidity
R-143
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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R-245fa
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20,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-365mfc
N/A
N/A
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N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
R-227ea
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
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1,0
No turbidity
R-236cb
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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R-236ea
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
R-236fa
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10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-245ca
N/A
N/A
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N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
R-43-10mee
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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N/A
N/A
R-32
1,5
20,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
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R-125
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-143a
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10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-41
N/A
N/A
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N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
R-152
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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N/A
N/A
R-152a
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
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R-23
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
OTHERS
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N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
R-22
1,5
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0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
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N/A
N/A
N/A
R-116
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
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Visually clean
R-121
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
R-123
N/A2
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0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-124
1,5
10,0
0,5
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Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-141
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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N/A
R-142
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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2,0
15,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-218
1,5
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0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-225
N/A
N/A
N/A
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N/A
N/A
N/A
R-225ca
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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N/A
R-225cb
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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1,5
10,0
0,9
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-1234ze(E)
1,5
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0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
Note:
1. Chloride ions, pass/fail, about 3
ppm.
2. N/A
= Not applicable
2.4.2.2.2.
After being recycled, the controlled substances in their pure forms of which
the parameters do not exceed the limits specified in Table 3 of this Regulation
shall be considered fit for use according to their original characteristics.
Table 3. Parameters for assessment of quality of controlled
substances that are zeotropes
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Impurities in the vapor phase
Impurities in the liquid phase
Maximum level of non-condensable gas
Maximum moisture content
Maximum content of other volatile impurities
High boiling residue
Particulates/solids
Maximum acid content
Chloride ions
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% by volume at 25°C
ppm
% by weight
% by volume or % by weight
Pass/Fail
ppm (calculated as HCl)
Pass/Fail
R-401A
1,5
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0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-401B
1,5
10,0
0,5
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Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-404A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
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No turbidity
R-406A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
Visually clean
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1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
Visually clean
R-407C
1,5
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0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-407F
1,5
10,0
0,5
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Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-407H
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
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No turbidity
R-408A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
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1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-410A
1,5
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0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-415B
1,5
10,0
0,5
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Visually clean
1,0
Visually clean
R-417A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
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No turbidity
R-422A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
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1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-427A
1,5
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0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
Visually clean
R-438A
1,5
10,0
0,5
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Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-448A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
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No turbidity
R-449A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
Visually clean
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1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-452A
1,5
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0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-452B
1,5
10,0
0,5
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Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-454A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
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No turbidity
R-454B
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
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1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-466A
N/A
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N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
R-402B
1,5
10,0
0,5
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Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-403A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
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No turbidity
R-403B
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
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1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-411A
1,5
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0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-412A
1,5
10,0
0,5
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Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-415A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
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Visually clean
R-416A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
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1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-420A
1,5
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0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-407B
1,5
10,0
0,5
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Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-419A
1,5
20,0
0,5
0,01
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No turbidity
R-421A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
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1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-422B
1,5
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0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-422C
1,5
10,0
0,5
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Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-423A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
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No turbidity
R-424A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
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1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-426A
1,5
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0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
Visually clean
R-428A
1,5
10,0
0,5
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Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-402A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
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No turbidity
R-405A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
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1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-411B
1,5
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0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-413A
1,5
10,0
0,5
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Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-414A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
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No turbidity
R-414B
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
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1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-442A
1,5
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0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-444A
1,5
10,0
0,5
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Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-444B
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
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No turbidity
R-445A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
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1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-447A
1,5
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0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-447B
1,5
10,0
0,5
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Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-449B
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
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Visually clean
R-453A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
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1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-456
1,5
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0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-457A
1,5
10,0
0,5
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Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
Note:
1. Chloride ions, pass/fail, about 3
ppm.
2. N/A
= Not applicable
2.4.2.2.3.
After being recycled, the controlled substances in their pure forms of which the
parameters do not exceed the limits specified in Table 4 of this Regulation
shall be considered fit for use according to their original characteristics.
Table 4. Parameters for assessment of quality of controlled
substances that are azeotropes
Impurities in the vapor phase
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Maximum level of non-condensable gas
Maximum moisture content
Maximum content of other volatile impurities
High boiling residue
Particulates/solids
Maximum acid content
Chloride ions
Reference point
% by volume at 25°C
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% by weight
% by volume or % by weight
Pass/Fail
ppm (calculated as HCl)
Pass/Fail
R-507A
1,5
10,0
0,5
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Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-508B
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
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No turbidity
R-513A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
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1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-509A
1,5
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0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-508A
1,5
10,0
0,5
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Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
R-514A
1,5
20,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
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No turbidity
R-515A
1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
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1,5
10,0
0,5
0,01
Visually clean
1,0
No turbidity
Note:
Chloride ions, pass/fail, about 3
ppm.
2.4.3.
Requirements for recycled controlled substances:
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2.4.3.2.
Recycled controlled substances must be stored in recovery containers as
prescribed in 2.1.2.2 of this Regulation, except for the assignment of recovery
container colors according to AHRI Guideline N 2017: Assignment of Refrigerant
Container Colors; labeled, indicating “[Số hiệu môi chất lạnh] tái chế”
(“[refrigerant number] recycled”), hazard and warnings (if applicable).
Information on the label must be distinct and insusceptible to blurring and
fading.
2.4.2.2.1.
Recycled controlled substances of which the parameters fail to satisfy the
quality requirements set out in 2.4.2.2 of this Regulation shall be handled as prescribed
in 2.6 of this Regulation.
2.4.4. A
logbook that records controlled substance recycling activities shall be kept,
containing at least the following information: refrigerant number; weight or
volume of controlled substances, time of recycling, weight or volume of
controlled substances before and after recycling.
2.5. Regulations on reuse of controlled substances
2.5.1.
The reuse of controlled substances is applicable to organizations and
establishments possessing equipment containing controlled substances specified
in point c clause 1 Article 17 of the Circular No. 01/2022/TT-BTNMT.
2.5.1.
The organizations and establishments mentioned in 2.5.1 of this Regulation
shall use on-site rapid measuring instruments to decide to reuse controlled
substances in equipment owned by such organizations and establishments.
2.5.3. In
case it is necessary to clean controlled substances on site, organizations and
establishments shall employ purely mechanical and physical-technical measures
and filters to remove oil, water, non-condensable gases, volatile impurities
and particulates/solids from controlled substances.
2.5.4. A
logbook that records controlled substance reuse activities shall be kept,
containing at least the following information: refrigerant number; weight or
volume of controlled substances, time of reuse, weight or volume of reused
controlled substances.
2.6. Regulations on handling of controlled substances
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2.6.2.
Requirements for technology for handling of controlled substances:
2.6.2.1.
Comply requirements for technology for handling of hazardous waste shall comply
with regulations of law on environmental protection.
2.6.2.2.
Encourage the application of eco- and climate-friendly technology.
3. MANAGERIAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1. Regulations on conformity regarding collection,
transportation and storage of controlled substances
3.1.1.
Certification of conformity regarding collection, transportation and storage of
controlled substances shall comply with method 6 (Assessing and supervising the
management system) prescribed in the Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BKHCN dated
December 12, 2012 of the Minister of Science and Technology on declaration of
standard conformity and technical-regulation conformity and methods for
assessment of conformity with standards and technical regulations (hereinafter
referred to as “the Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BKHCN”) and Circular No.
02/2017/TT- BKHCN dated March 31, 2017 of the Minister of Science and
Technology on amendments to some Articles of the Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BKHCN
(hereinafter referred to as “the Circular No. 02/2017/TT-BKHCN”).
3.1.2.
According to results of conformity assessment regarding collection, transportation
and storage of controlled substances, organizations and establishments shall
declare conformity according to this Regulation and other relevant regulations
of law.
3.2. Regulations on conformity of recycled controlled
substances
3.2.1.
Certification of conformity of recycled controlled substances shall comply with
method 5 or method 7 in accordance with the Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BKHCN and
Circular No. 02/2017/TT-BKHCN:
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3.2.1.2.
Method 7 (Testing representative samples and assessing conformity of a
batch/lot) shall apply in case the manufacturing process of the recycling and
production establishment is intermittent or the recycling and production and
the control of the manufacturing process are carried out separately for each
batch/lot or in case the production is in progress and is not completely stable
in the initial stage of production.
3.2.2.
Organizations and establishments shall declare conformity of recycled
controlled substances according to this Regulation and other relevant
regulations of law.
3.2.3.
The declaration of conformity shall rely on the certification results given by
a certification body having registered its conformity services in accordance
with regulations of law on standard and regulation conformity and method for
assessing conformity with standards and technical regulations.
4. IMPLEMENTATION
The
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and People’s Committees of
provinces and central-affiliated cities shall disseminate and provide
guidelines on application of this Regulation to relevant entities; carry out
inspection and audit and impose penalties for violations that arise from the
compliance with this Regulation as prescribed by law.