Colours for the identification of pipelines

DIN 2403 defines the identification of pipes according to the fluid conveyed.

The pipelines shall be clearly idetified by labels specifying the nature of the fluid conveyed with labels or adhesive labels. The size of the labels shall be selected fron DIN 825 Part 1.

Standards and other documents referred to:

DIN 825 Part 1                   Dimensions of nameplates; square and rectangular nameplates

DIN 1304                              Symbols for formulae

DIN 6164 Part1                 DIN colour chart

DIN 25400                           Warning symbol for ionizing radiation

RAL 840 HR                        Colour register

ANSI/ASME A13.1           Pipe identification standard used in the United States