J3 Program 10080-1-SS-PP-005

Piping Components - Colour Coding Date: 26/06/2014, Rev. 3

RECORD OF REVISIONS

Date Revision Details Revision

Number

07.07.2012 Issued for Implementation 0

20.02.2013 Issued for Implementation 1

Revision as marked and highlighted

04.02.2014 Issued for Implementation 2

Revision as marked and highlighted for additional
MOCs

26.06.2014 Issued for Implementation 3

Revision as marked and highlighted
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Contents
1. Purpose ........................................................................................................................ 4
2. Scope: .......................................................................................................................... 4
3. Order of Precedence: ................................................................................................... 4
4. Normative References: ................................................................................................. 4
5. Dimensions: ................................................................................................................. 4
6. Terms and Definitions: ................................................................................................. 4
7. Abbreviations: .............................................................................................................. 4
8. Basic Methodology: ...................................................................................................... 5
9. Accessories:.................................................................................................................. 6
Appendix A Colour Shades
Tables
Table 1 Colour Codes for Pipes
Table 2 Colour Codes for Stud Bolts
Table 3 Colour Codes for Gaskets
Figures
Figure 8.1 Pipe Colour Marking
Figure 8.2 Stud-Bolt Colour Marking
Figure 8.3 Gasket Colour Marking
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1. Purpose
Colour coding is to aid fabricators and warehousemen in the recognition of
material types. Stock Code Numbers and other permanent markings must always
be checked before any component is released for fabrication or installation.
The presence of a colour code does not diminish the need for permanent
markings to be transferred whenever a component is cut during fabrication.
2. Scope:
This document specifies the colour coding requirements for pipe, gaskets and stud
bolts.
All other in-line piping components such as fittings, flanges, line blinds, strainers,
valves, sight flow indicators, etc., shall not be colour coded.
Piping components supplied as fabricated spools shall not be colour coded.
3. Order of Precedence:
In case of conflict between this Specification and any other referenced document,
the order of precedence shall be:
Material Requisition
This Specification
Referenced Codes and Standards
Other referenced documents
4. Normative References:
Not Applicable.
5. Dimensions:
Not Applicable.
6. Terms and Definitions:
The term "BUYER" shall mean Reliance Group of Companies, and shall encompass
such terms as "Purchaser", "Client", "Customer", etc.
The term "SELLER" shall encompass such terms as "Supplier", "Vendor",
"Manufacturer", "Bidder", "Sub-contractor", etc.
The term "QUOTATION" shall encompass such terms as "Bid", "Offer", "Quote",
"Re-bid", "Re-quote", etc.
7. Abbreviations:
Not Applicable.

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8. Basic Methodology:
8.1. Substitutions
When a substitution of a material of manufacture (eg, A106 Gr.B pipe in lieu of
API-5L Gr.B) has been approved by BUYER, the colour coding of the substituted
material shall be same as the original material specified in the purchase order.
8.2. Material Types Exclusions
SELLERs shall advise BUYER, IN THEIR QUOTATION, of any material of manufacture
within their scope of supply which is not included in this Specification, requesting
or suggesting a suitable colour code.
8.3. Marking Materials and Techniques
8.3.1. The paint used for colour coding shall be a purpose made paint. For materials
OTHER THAN carbon steel, low temperature carbon steel, high yield strength
carbon steel and other ferritic material, the paint shall be completely free of
metallic pigments or other metallic ingredients. However, where the lighter
colours specified cannot be easily obtained without metallic pigments, colour
coding paint containing TITANIUM DIOXIDE or RUTILE TITANIUM DIOXIDE will be
considered. NO OTHER METALLIC INGREDIENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.
In addition, for austenitic and duplex stainless steels and nickel based alloys, the
paint shall be completely free of any ingredient containing sulphur and halogen
compounds.
SELLERs shall include, IN THEIR QUOTATION, a specific statement to the effect
that this requirement is fully understood and that he can comply. Once an order
has been placed, the SELLER is to submit, as a Vendor Drawing, a data sheet or
descriptive leaflet from the paint manufacturer stating the specific constituents
and chemical composition of the proposed colour coding paint.
An acceptable paint for colour coding is AMERLOCK 400 COLOUR or its
equivalent.
8.3.2. Surfaces to be colour coded shall be clean, dry and free from oil, grease, rust,
scale, and other foreign matter.
8.3.3. If any surface preparation is required, the colour code paint is to be applied within
the same work shift. Prepared surfaces which must be left for a longer period
shall be re-cleaned before painting.
8.3.4. Colour coding paint shall not be applied to any machined surface, nor on any
surface intended for welding.
8.3.5. The paint manufacturer's instructions for use shall be carefully observed. Paint
shall not be applied under the following conditions:

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Out-of-doors during fog, rain, snow or high wind conditions in a dusty

atmosphere (sand storms, etc.);
when the ambient temperature is less than 5 degrees C;
when the relative humidity is greater than 85%;
when the metal surface temperature is less than 3 degrees C above the
ambient dew point.
8.3.6. One coat of paint shall be applied, the dry film thickness to be that recommended
by the paint manufacturer.
8.3.7. Painted areas shall be thoroughly cured before the components are handled and
prepared for packaging and shipping.
8.4. Marking Requirements
8.4.1. Glass, plastic, fibreglass reinforced plastic components shall not be colour coded.
8.4.2. Pipe or tubing, 1-1/2" NPS or smaller, shall be marked with a 15mm wide stripe
along the entire length of pipe as shown in fig 8.1.
8.4.3. Pipe or tubing, 2" NPS or larger, shall be marked with one or two 25mm wide
adjacent stripes along the entire length of pipe as shown in fig 8.1.
8.4.4. For bolts, paint has to be applied at both ends after engaging both the nuts as
shown in fig 8.2.
8.4.5. Gasket shall be painted on the girth so that the paint is visible in installed
condition as shown in fig 8.3. The paint shall be applied at four locations each 90
degree apart from the adjacent.

Fig 8.1: Pipe Colour Marking Fig 8.2: Stud-Bolt Colour Marking Fig 8.3: Gasket Colour Marking

9. Accessories:
This section shall list requirements for all accessories/ancillaries accompanying
the main equipment/item including special tools, software, commissioning aids
and assembling/dismantling aids etc.
This heading need not be used where accessories are not a part of the equipment
or item covered by the specification.

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9.1. Colour Codes:

Table 1 to Table 3 specify the various colours for pipes, stud-bolts and gasket that needs to
be painted as per 8.4. The shades of these colours are defined in Appendix-A.
Table 1
(For Pipes)
Sr.No MATERIAL COLOUR & TYPE OF MARKING
Carbon steel, specified tensile under
1 No marking
70,000 psi
2 Carbon Steel, impact tested Bright Orange painting (*)
3 Carbon Steel (IBR) Solid red stripe
4 Carbon Steel (NACE) 1 solid violet stripe
5 1% chromium % molybdenum steel 1 solid yellow
1% chromium % molybdenum
6 Solid yellow stripe and 1 solid red stripe
steel(IBR)
7 2% chromium 1% molybdenum steel Solid blue stripe
2% chromium 1% molybdenum steel
8 1 solid blue stripe and 1 solid red stripe
(IBR)
9 5% chromium % molybdenum steel Solid white stripe
10 9% chromium 1% molybdenum steel 1 solid dark green and 1 solid white stripe
9% chromium 1% molybdenum steel 1%
11 1 solid dark green and 1 solid red stripe
Vanadium (P91) (IBR)
12 Type 304 stainless steel Solid black stripe
13 Type 304 H stainless steel Solid purple stripe
14 Type 316 stainless steel Solid grey stripe
15 Type 316L stainless steel 1 solid pink and 1 solid brown stripe
Type 316 stainless steel 0.4% min.
16 1 solid purple and 1 solid grey stripe
carbon(316H)
17 Type 321 stainless steel Solid pink stripe
18 Type 347 stainless steel Solid brown stripe

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Sr.No MATERIAL COLOUR & TYPE OF MARKING

1 solid violet,1 solid white and 1solid violet
19 CS, IS1239 Heavy black
stripe
20 CS, IS 3589 Gr.330 1 solid lilac stripe
21 CS, IS 3589 Gr.410 1 lilac,1 solid white and 1lilac stripe
22 CS, API 5L Gr.B 1 solid dark green and 1 solid yellow stripe
1 light green, 1 solid white and 1light
23 CS, EFW A671 CB60 Class 23
green stripe
24 CS, EFW A671 CB60 Class 13 1 light green and 1 solid white stripe
25 CS, EFW A671 CB60 Class 12 1 light green and 1 solid yellow stripe
1 light green, 1 solid yellow and 1solid red
26 CS, EFW A671 CB60 Class 12 (IBR)
stripe
1 light green, 1 solid white and 1solid
27 CS, EFW A671 CB60 Class 22
yellow stripe
1 light green, 1 solid red and 1solid yellow
28 CS, EFW A671 CB60 Class 22 (IBR)
stripe
1 light green, 1 solid violet and 1solid
29 CS, EFW A671 CC60 Class 22 (Nace)
yellow stripe
CS, EFW A671 CC60 Class 22 (Impact 1 light green, 1 solid orange and 1solid
30
tested) yellow stripe
31 CS, EFW A672-C-70 Class 11 1 solid brown and 1 solid grey stripe
1 light green, 1 solid white and 1solid Red
32 CS, EEMUA 144 seamless
stripe
33 Alloy 20 (B729 UNSN08020) 1 solid red, 1 solid pink and 1 solid purple
1 solid red, 1 solid orange and 1 solid
34 Inconel SMLS (B444 UNSN06625)
yellow
1 solid red, 1 solid orange and 1 solid
35 Inconel Welded (B707 UNSN06625)
brown

36 Type 304L Stainless Steel 1 solid black and 1 solid orange

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Sr.No MATERIAL COLOUR & TYPE OF MARKING

37 Alloy C276 1 solid Salmon orange stripe (RAL 2012)

38 Duplex Stainless Steel type 2205 (S32205) 1 solid Light blue

39 Duplex Stainless Steel type 2507 (S32750) 1 solid Light green

40 Titanium (B861 / B862 Gr 2) 1 solid black and 1 Solid light blue stripe

41 Monel 400 (UNS N04400) 1 solid dark green

42 Hastelloy C276 (UNS N10276) 1 solid Salmon orange stripe (RAL 2012)

43 Incolloy 800H 1 solid dark green and 1 solid purple stripe

1 solid black+1 solid orange+1 Solid Red

44 Type 304L Stainless Steel (IBR)
Stripe
1 solid pink +1 solid brown+1 Solid Red
45 Type 316L Stainless Steel (IBR)
stripe
1 solid dark green, 1 solid yellow stripe
46 CS, API 5L Grade X52
and 1 solid dark green stripe
1 Solid Dark Green + 1 Solid yellow + 1
47 CS, API 5L Grade X42
Solid White
1 Solid Dark Green + 1 Solid yellow + 1
48 CS, API 5L Grade X70
Solid Purple

49 Type 321 stainless steel (Nace) 1 Solid Pink + 1 Solid White + 1 Solid Violet

1 Solid Brown + 1 Solid White + 1 Solid

50 Type 347H stainless steel
Grey

51 Type 316 stainless steel (IBR) 1 Solid Grey + 1 Solid Red

52 Duplex Stainless Steel S31803 1 Solid Dark Blue

53 Duplex Stainless Steel S31803- (NACE) 1 Solid Dark Blue + 1 Solid Violet

Duplex Stainless Steel type 2205

54 1 Light Blue + 1 Solid Violet
(S32205) (NACE)

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Sr.No MATERIAL COLOUR & TYPE OF MARKING

55 Inconel SMLS (B167 UNSN06600) 1 Solid Brown + 1 Solid Purple

56 Inconel Welded (B517 UNSN06600) 1 Solid Brown + 1 Solid White

1 Solid Brown + 1 Solid Purple + 1 Solid

57 Inconel SMLS (B167 UNSN06600) (IBR)
Red

58 Inconel Welded (B517 UNSN06600) (IBR) 1 Solid Brown + 1 Solid White + 1 Solid Red

59 Stainless Steel (ASTM A358 UNS S31254) 1 Solid Dark Green + 1 Solid Dark Blue

60 Stainless Steel (ASTM A312 UNS S31254) 1 Solid Yellow + 1 Solid Dark Blue

Carbon Steel, impact tested (at -45 deg C

61 1 Bright Orange + 1 Solid Red**
as well as -48 deg C)
1 light green + 1 Dark Blue +1solid yellow
62 CS, EFW A671 CC60 Class 22

Note:
On Carbon Steel Piping where pipe is supplied meeting two different requirements, then both
colour coding are required.
Example 1 : for CS Pipe to NACE & IBR - colour code Red & Violet
Example 2 : for CS Pipe with specified tensile under 70,000 psi and IBR - colour code Red
(*) Both Impacted tested carbon steel pipes and pipe components, which has been impact tested
at -45 deg C only, shall be painted on with Bright Solid Orange Colour as indicated in DEP No.
10080-1-SS-PP-004(Part-I through VI).
(**) Both Impacted tested carbon steel pipes and pipe components, which has been impact tested
at -45 deg C as well as -48 deg C , shall be painted on with 1 Bright Solid Orange band + 1 Solid
Red band Colour as indicated in DEP No. 10080-1-SS-PP-004 (Part-I through VI)

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Table - 2
(For Studbolts)

STOCK CODE DESCRIPTION MATERIAL COLOUR CODE

BS410006 Aluminium Bronze BS2874 CA104 Bronze NO COLOUR
BS4W0006 ASTM A193 B8 / 8A SS 304 RED
BS4Z0006 ASTM A193 B8M / 8M Class 1 SS 316 BLUE
BS5D0006 ASTM A193 B7 / 2H Cr -Mo NO COLOUR
BS6F0006 ASTM A193 B16/ 4 Cr Mo - V YELLOW
BS6K0006 ASTM A307 B / A563 - A CS WHITE
BS6X0006 ASTM A320 L7 / A194 - 4 LTCS GREEN
BS700006 ASTM A453 - 660 SS 321 GREY
BS720006 ASTM B408 N08810 Inconel ORANGE
BSST0006 ASTM B446 - N06625 Incoloy Purple
BSUM0006 ASTM A320 B8 / 8 LTSS BLACK
BS5Q0006 STUD BOLT A193 B8-2/8 SS 304 Light Blue
BS560006 STUD BOLT A193 B8M/8M - Class 2 SS 316 Light Green
BS5T0006 STUD BOLT A193 B8A/8A SS 304 VIOLET
Note:-The paint has to be applied at both ends of the bolt after attaching
the nuts at both ends

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Table 3 (For Gaskets)

Outer Ring
Spiral wound Inner Ring
Filler Material (Centering Colour coding
material material
Ring) material
Blue (1band) + White
Graphite Inconel CS Inconel
(1 band)
Graphite Inconel Inconel Inconel Blue
Graphite SS 304 CS Nil Yellow
Graphite SS 304 CS SS 304 Purple
Purple (1band)+
Graphite SS 304 SS 304 SS 304 Red (1band)+
Green (1 band)
Red (1band) + White
Graphite SS 304H CS Nil
(1 band)
Green (1band) +
Graphite SS 304H SS 304H Nil
White (1 band)

Graphite SS 304H SS 304H SS 304H

White
Orange (1band)+
Graphite SS 304L CS Nil White (1band)+
Blue (1 band)
Orange (1band)+
Graphite SS 304L CS SS 304L White (1band)+
Yellow (1 band)
Orange (1band)+
Graphite SS 304L SS 304L SS 304L Red (1band)+
Yellow (1 band)
Yellow (1band) +
Graphite SS 316 CS Nil
Blue (1 band)
Purple (1band) +
Graphite SS 316 CS SS 316
Blue (1 band)

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Outer Ring
Spiral wound Inner Ring
Filler Material (Centering Colour coding
material material
Ring) material
Yellow (1band) +
Graphite SS 316L CS Nil
Orange (1 band)
Purple (1band) +
Graphite SS 316L CS SS 316L
Orange (1 band)
Graphite SS 316L SS 316L SS 316L Orange
Teflon SS 304 CS Nil Red
Teflon SS 304 CS SS 304 Green
Orange (1band)+
Teflon SS 304L SS 304L NIL Red (1band)+
Purple (1 band)
Orange (1band)+
Teflon SS 304L SS 304L SS 304L Red (1band)+
Green (1 band)
Red (1band) + Blue
Teflon SS 316 CS Nil
(1 band)
Green (1band) + Blue
Teflon SS 316 CS SS 316
(1 band)
Red (1band) +
Teflon SS 316L CS Nil
Orange (1 band)
Green (1band) +
Teflon SS 316L CS SS 316L
Orange (1 band)
Orange (1band) +
Teflon SS 316L SS 316L SS 316L
Blue (1 band)
Yellow (1band) + Red
Thermiculite SS 316L SS 316L Nil
(1 band)
Orange (1band) +
Thermiculite SS 316L SS 316L SS 316L
White (1 band)

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Outer Ring
Spiral wound Inner Ring
Filler Material (Centering Colour coding
material material
Ring) material
Orange (1band)+
Graphite SS 316L SS 316L Nil Blue (1band)+
Orange (1band)
Red (1band)+
Graphite 800H CS 800H White (1band)+
Red (1band)
Red (1band)+
Graphite NI 200 CS NI 200 Blue (1band)+
Red (1band)
Grey (1band)+
Graphite C276 SS316L C276 Beige (1band)+
Grey (1band)
Yellow (1band)+
PTFE Monel 400 Monel 400 Monel 400 Green (1band)+
Yellow (1band)
Green (1band)+
Ceramic/MICA SS316 SS316 SS316 Light Green (1band)+
Green (1 band)
Yellow (1band)+
Graphite Monel 400 CS Monel 400 Blue (1band)+
Yellow (1band)
Yellow (1band)+
Graphite Monel 400 SS316L Monel 400 Beige (1band)+
Yellow (1band)

Teflon SS 304L CS SS 304L

Grey
Purple (1band) +
Graphite SS 304 SS 304 NIL Blue (1 band) +
Orange (1 band)

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Outer Ring Inner Ring

Spiral wound
Filler Material (Centering (Retaining Colour coding
material
Ring) material Ring) material
Purple (1band) +
Graphite SS 304 SS 304 NIL Blue (1 band) +
Orange (1 band)
Yellow (1band)+
FG PTFE SS 316 CS SS 316 Blue (1band)+
Green (1band)
White (1band)+
Graphite SS 321 SS 321 SS 321 Green (1band)+
White (1band)
Purple (1band)+
Graphite SS 347 CS SS 347 White (1band)+
Purple (1 band)
Orange (1band)+
Graphite S32750 CS S32750 Red (1band)+
Orange (1band)
Orange (1band)+
Graphite S31803 CS S31803 Green (1band)+
Orange (1band)
Orange (1band)+
Graphite S32205 CS S32205 White (1band)+
Orange (1band)
White (1band)+
Graphite Inconel 600 SS 316L Inconel 600 Yellow (1band)+
White (1band)
White (1band)+
Graphite Inconel 600 CS Inconel 600 Blue (1band)+
White (1band)
Grey (1band)+
Graphite C276 CS C276 Blue (1band)+
Grey (1band)

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Appendix A
Colour Shades
Colour RAL Shade RAL colour code

Bright Orange RAL 2004 or equivalent

Black RAL 9005 or equivalent

Blue RAL 5005 or equivalent

Brown RAL 8011 or equivalent

Dark green RAL 6032 or equivalent

Grey RAL 7004 or equivalent

Pink RAL 3015 or equivalent

Purple RAL 4006 or equivalent

Red RAL 3020 or equivalent

Violet RAL 4008 or equivalent

White RAL 9003 or equivalent

Yellow RAL 1016 or equivalent

Lilac RAL 4005 or equivalent

Light green RAL 6018 or equivalent

Orange RAL 2010 or equivalent

Salmon orange RAL 2012 or equivalent

Light blue RAL 5012 or equivalent

Beige RAL 1001 or equivalent

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