UNSPSC 20102202: Emulsion loading machinery

UNSPSC 20102202 Emulsion loading machinery, a Commodity code, describes equipment and services for extracting and processing gases from appliances and products, though state and local governments use this code primarily for EPA-certified refrigerant reclamation services. The work involves extracting refrigerants, Freon, and mixed gases from collected or end-of-life appliances and equipment, with comprehensive documentation and proper destruction or recycling of extracted materials. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include municipal environmental and sustainability divisions focused on responsible disposal and resource recovery programs. Technicians performing extraction work must hold EPA certifications and comply with all applicable environmental regulations, with contractors expected to maintain detailed records of all recovery activities and utilize EPA-approved equipment throughout the extraction process.

The City of Tucson Environmental and General Services Division posted RFP No. 240011 in September 2026 for Gas Extraction and Removal services at the Los Reales Sustainability Campus, seeking an EPA-certified refrigerant reclaimer to extract gases from approximately fifty units per week, with extraction required at minimum every two weeks. The initial contract term is one year with potential for up to four additional one-year renewals; the RFP includes a comprehensive pricing structure with line items for removing Freon, mixed gas, and refrigerant along with hourly labor rates for general operating hours, after-hours work, and holiday rates. The procurement references Federal Transit Administration Terms and Conditions, which typically include disadvantaged business enterprise participation provisions. Arizona, specifically Pima County and the City of Tucson, represents the identified recent activity under this code.