Oman Refineries and Petrochemicals Company LLC.

Specification for Marking and Color Coding

Sohar Refinery Improvement Project
S-000-5360-005
Sultanate of Oman
Rev.B

SPECIFICATION FOR MARKING AND COLOR CODING

E.B.Nam H.S.Shin
B 23 May 2014 Issued for Approval J.H.Park Y.S.Yi
C.U.Kim K.H.Seong
E.B.Nam H.S.Shin
A 14 Feb 2014 Issued for Approval J.H.Park Y.S.Yi
C.U.Kim K.H.Seong
APPROVED APPROVED
REV DATE DESCRIPTION ORIGINAL BY CHECKED BY
BY TM BY PM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................ 3

2 MARKING GENERAL ..................................................................................................... 3

3 MATERIAL DISCRIMINATION COLOR .......................................................................... 5

4 FITTINGS ......................................................................................................................... 7

5 VALVES ........................................................................................................................... 8

6 FLANGES ........................................................................................................................ 9

7 BOLTS AND UNTS ........................................................................................................ 11

8 GASKET ........................................................................................................................ 12

9 ATTACHMENT ............................................................................................................... 13

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1 GENERAL

1.1 Purpose

This specification together with the referenced documents defines the minimum requirement
for the traceability, marking and colour coding of piping materials for SOHAR REFINERY
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.

1.2 Scope

This specification shall be applied to piping materials such as pipes, fittings, flanges, valves,
gaskets, bolts and nuts.

1.3 Standard and Codes

The following codes or standards are referenced to this specification.

Where a conflict between this specification and the following Standards and Codes is existing,
company shall be requested to provide guidance.

MSS SP-25 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Unions.
ASME (B 16 Series) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (B16 Series)
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
API series American Petroleum Institute

2 MARKING GENERAL

2.1 Product Marking for Identification

2.1.1 Marking shall generally be accomplished by either one or a combination of casting-out,

forging-out, punching, stenciling, tagging, labelling, and taping.

2.1.2 Punching depth by Vendor (Manufacturer) shall not exceed 1 mm unless otherwise specified.
Punching shall be done using low stress dies. Die stamp digits shall be ringed with white
paint for ease of identification.

2.1.3 Stenciling Color shall be black, however for piping components whose surfaces are black or
dark, it shall be white waterproof ink unless otherwise specified.

2.1.4 Color coding paints for austenite stainless steel shall be free of chloride, sulfide, heavy metal,
zinc, aluminum etc. All paint for color coding and stencil marking shall be applied to a clean,
dry, oil free surfaces, shall be able to resist weathering for at least six moths.

2.1.5 When a substitution of a specified material has been approved, the color coding of the
substituted material shall be that specified for the original material.

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2.2 Material Discrimination Color

2.2.1 Basic Colors shall be used for material discrimination and the same shall be as indicated in
the table below conforming to the nearest Munsell Notation applicable.

Color Name Munsell Notation Color Name Munsell Notation

White N 9.5 Yellow 2.5 Y 8/12
Black N 1.0 Light green 7.5 GY 7/4.5
Silver - - Green 5G 5.5/6
Pink 5R 7/5 Sky blue 10 B 6/7
Red 5R 4/13 Blue 2.5 PB 5/6
Orange 2.5 YR 6/13 Purple 2.5 RP 4.5/12
Brown 7.5 YR 5/6

2.2.2 Brands of paint used for material discrimination shall be selected by vendor of piping
materials. For all materials, paints containing materials which adversely affect the quality of
the steel shall not be used.

2.2.3 Discrimination Color shall be painted in one line, and in case of two discrimination Colors, it
shall be painted in two parallel lines.

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3 MATERIAL DISCRIMINATION COLOR

3.1 Product Marking of Pipes

The following items shall be indicated as a minimum on all pipes. Marking shall normally be
done in accordance with SOHAR REFINERY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT specifications in
the following order.

Manufacturers monogram
Codes or standards (ASTM, API etc.)
Designation of material
Manufacturing method
(1)
Date of manufacture
(4)
Symbols, letters or numbers
(2)
Nominal pipe size and wall thickness
Manufacturing No. or mark (charge No. or lot No.)
(3)
Purchase Order Number
Other data as required by material specification (e.g. Hydrotest details..)

Notes:
(1) Only for internal lined and/or external coated pipes, the date of lining and/or coating work shall be
indicated.
(2) Dimensions shall be indicated in "Nominal size x Schedule No. x Length". When nominal sizes
and schedule No. cannot be applied, actual outside or inside diameter and wall thickness in
millimeter may be indicated. Nominal size shall be in accordance with inch system.
(3) Purchase order number shall be stenciled in letter 2 high in at least 3(three) places along the
length. Otherwise, alternative methods may be used subject to acceptance by OWNER.
(4) Symbol, letters or numbers relate certificate, pipe and (if testing per heat is required) heat to each
other.

3.2 Product Marking Location

3.2.1 For pipes of outside diameter less than 2 inches all items in para. 3.1 above, shall be
embossed on metallic tags and attached to each bundle of pipes at one end. Additionally,
material specification shall be marked on the outer surface of individual pipe.

3.2.2 For pipes of outside diameter 2 inches and over, all items in par. 3.1 shall be marked on the
outer surface of each pipe.

3.2.3 For coated pipes of outside diameter less than 4 inches, a tag on which all items in par. 3.1
are indicated, shall be attached to each bundle of pipes.

3.2.4 Up to 6 inches sizes, marking should be located approximately 12 inches from the end of the
joint.

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3.3 Material Discrimination Color

3.3.1 Discrimination Colors indicated in Table 1(at the end of this document) shall be painted on
the outer surface of all pipes, except for coated pipes and galvanized pipes.

3.3.2 Discrimination Color shall be painted all through the longitudinal length of pipe.
In case of mill production without stockist, one or two(2) color rings at each pipe end shall be
applied considering the mills marking (such as stenciling) equipment.

3.3.3 The width of color shall be in accordance with the Fig. 1. In case of mill production without
stockist, the width of color shall be mills equipment and possibilities.

3.3.4 Painting on outer surface shall generally be as shown in Fig.1.

Fig.1 Painting of Discrimination Color

Unpainted pipes

Painted pipes

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4 FITTINGS

4.1 Product Marking of Fittings

The following items shall be indicated on all fittings, and marking for fittings shall generally be
accomplished by stenciling and/or punching, or labeling.
(4) (6) (7)
Butt Socket Screwed Type
No. Items
Welding Welding (Malleable Iron Casting)
Manufacturer's Name
1 0 0 0
or Trade Mark
(1)
2 Material Specification 0 0
(2) (3) (5)
3 Nominal Size 0 0 0
(2)
4 Schedule No. 0 0
Manufacturing No. or Mark
5 0 0
(Charge No. or Lot No.)

For fittings of the type other than those indicated above, marking shall be made in the same
manner as shown for the similar type among the three.

Notes :
(1) Identification marks in Table 1 or Table 2 may be used as material specification, if permitted.
(2) When nominal sizes and schedule No. cannot be applied, actual outside or inside diameter,
and wall thickness in millimeter may be indicated. Nominal sizes shall conform to inch system.
(3) In case of short elbows, symbols indicating short radius type shall be included.
(4) For small fittings on which all marking items cannot be fully indicated, the following items,
in whole or a part, may be omitted in the following order.
a. Symbols indicating long radius or short radius type.
b. Nominal sizes (In case of reducing type, double sizes to be marked.)
c. Schedule No.
(5) In case of reducing type, double sizes shall be indicated.
(6) For small fittings on which all marking items cannot be fully indicated, the following items may
be omitted in the following order.
a. Nominal sizes
b. Schedule No.
(7) Where marking items cannot be fully indicated, marking for each fitting may be omitted,
but, in this case, a stiff tag on which all items are indicated shall be attached to each package
of fittings.

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4.2 Material Discrimination Color

4.2.1 Material Discrimination Colors in Table 1 and Table 2 shall be painted on the outer surface of
each fitting.

4.2.2 Discrimination Color paint shall be accomplished as indicated in Fig. 2.

Fig.2 Painting of Discrimination Color

Type Size Range Dimension

1 and under 2mm or over

Dimension A 1-1/4 ~ 2-1/2 3mm or over

3 and over 5mm or over

1 and under 2mm or over

Dimension B 1-1/4 ~ 2-1/2 3mm or over

3 and over 4mm or over

5 VALVES

5.1 Product Marking of Valves

Product marking of valves shall comply with MSS SP-25.

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6 FLANGES

6.1 Product Marking for Flanges and Stub Ends

6.1.1 The marking shall be in accordance with ASME B16.5 except as specified in the followings.
The following items shall be punched on the outer surface(rim) of flange and stub ends.
Items which cannot be indicated on the outer surface of stub end, may be marked on the
outer surface of pipe by stenciling or painting.
(1)
Normal size
(1)
Schedule No. (when required)
(2)
Rating
(3)
Material specification
Manufacturer's name or trade mark
Ring Number, if any

Notes ;
(1) When nominal sizes and schedule number cannot be applied, actual outside or inside
diameter and wall thickness of pipes to which flanges will be provided, may be
indicated in millimeter.
(2) Class shall generally be indicated by using the following abbreviations.

Class (Rating) Abbreviations

ASME Class 125 125

ASME Class 150 150
ASME Class 300 300
ASME Class 600 600
ASME Class 800 800
ASME Class 900 900
ASME Class 900 / 1500 900/1500
ASME Class 1500 1500
ASME Class 2500 2500

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6.2 Product Marking Location

Marking location shall generally be as indicated in Fig. 3.

Fig. 3. Punching and Painting Location of Flanges and Stub Ends

Remarks : Dimension for Painting of discrimination Color shall be in accordance with para. 3.3.3.

6.3 Material Discrimination Color

6.3.1 Material discrimination Colors in Table 1 shall be painted on the outer surface of flanges and
stub ends.

6.3.2 Discrimination Colors shall be painted on the outer surface of flanges and stub ends, but not
on the punched portion. Painting shall generally be accomplished as indicated in Fig.3.

6.3.3 In case of flange facing surface finish which do not exceed 3.2 Ra.(125 AARH), additional
discrimination Colors shall be painted on the opposite side of outer surface of flanges and
stub ends with red Color, but not on the punched portion.

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7 BOLTS AND UNTS

7.1 Product Marking of Bolts and Nuts

Material identification marks shown in the below table shall be punched on bolts and
nuts separately.

7.1.1 Uncoated Bolt and Nuts

Identification Marks and Discrimination Colors for materials of uncoated bolts and
nuts shall be in accordance with following table and the color shall be applied at the
end of bolt.

Material and Combination Identification Mark

Discrimination Color
Bolt Nut Bolt Nut

A193 Gr. B7 A194 Gr. 2H B7 2H -

A193 Gr. B7M A194 Gr. 2HM B 7M 2 HM GREEN

SA193 Gr. B7 SA194 Gr. 2H SAB 7 SA 2 H ORANGE

A193 Gr. B16 A194 Gr. 4 B16 G4 RED

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7.2 Material Discrimination Color

Material discrimination Colors shown in the above Table which indicate the
combinations of bolt and nut materials, shall be painted on bolts and nuts.

Fig. 4 Marking Location of Bolts and Nuts

8 GASKET

Marking and material discrimination color code shall comply with ASME B16.20 for
Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges and ASME B16.21 for Non Metallic Flat Gaskets
for Pipe Flanges respectively.

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9 ATTACHMENT

Table 1. Identification Marks and Discrimination Colors (1 / 3)

ASTM SPECIFICATION IDENTIFICATION

DISCRIMINATI
Material
WROUGHT ON COLOR
PIPE WROUGHT FITTING FORGING PLATE PIPE FORGING PLATE
FITTING
API 5L-B PSL.1 5L-B WHITE

A106-B A234 GR WPB (SMLS) A105N A516 GR. 65 A106B WPBS A105N A516G65 N/A

A234 GR WPB (SMLS / A516 GR. 65 A516G65

A106-B(NACE) A105N NACE A106B NACE WPBS NACE A105N NACE WHITE-RED
NACE) NACE NACE
A234 GR WPB NACE W/AMR A516 GR. 65 A516G65
A106-B(NACE W/AMR) A106B NACE W/AMR WPBS NACE W/AMR WHITE-YELLOW
(SMLS / NACE W/AMR) NACE W/AMR NACE W/AMR
CARBON
STEEL SA106-B SA234 GR WPB (SMLS) SA105N SA516 GR. 65 SA106B SWPBS SA105N SA516G65 WHITE-BLUE

A672-C65 CL.22 A234 GR WPB (WELD) A672C65C22 WPBW N/A

A234 GR WPB (WELD /

A672-C65 CL.22(NACE) A672C65C22NACE WPBW NACE WHITE-RED
NACE)

A672-C65 CL.22 (NACE A234 GR WPB (WELD / NACE A672C65C22 NACE

WPBW NACE W/AMR WHITE-YELLOW
W/AMR ) W/AMR) W/AMR

A333-6(SMLS) A420 GR WPL 6 (SMLS) A350-LF2 CL.1 A333G6S A420GWPL6S A350LF2CL1 YELLOW

A420 GR WPL 6 (SMLS / A350-LF2 CL.1 A350LF2CL1

A333-6(NACE) A333G6S NACE A420GWPL6S NACE YELLOW-RED
NACE) (NACE) NACE

LOW A420 GR WPL 6 (SMLS / A333G6S NACE A420GWPL6S NACE

A333-6(NACE W/AMR) YELLOW-YELLOW
TEMPERATU NACE W/AMR) W/AMR W/AMR
RE CARBON
STEEL A671-CC65 CL.22 A420 GR WPL 6 (WELD) A671CC65C22 A420GWPL6W YELLOW

A671-CC65 CL.22 A420 GR WPL 6 (WELD /

A671CC65C22 NACE A420GWPL6W NACE YELLOW-RED
(NACE) NACE)
A671-CC65 CL.22 (NACE A420 GR WPL 6 (WELD / A671CC65C22 NACE A420GWPL6W NACE
YELLOW-YELLOW
W/AMR) NACE W/AMR) W/AMR W/AMR

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Table 1. Identification Marks and Discrimination Colors (2 / 3)

ASTM SPECIFICATION IDENTIFICATION
DISCRIMINATION
Material
WROUGHT WROUGHT COLOR
PIPE FORGING PLATE PIPE FORGING PLATE
FITTING FITTING
A312-TP304/304L(SMLS) A403-WP304/304L(SMLS) A182-F304/304L A240-TP304/304L A312TP304/304LS A403WP304/304LS A182F304/304L A240TP304/304L ORANGE

A358-304/304L CL.1 A403-WP304/304L(WELD) A358TP304/304LCL1 A403-WP304/304LW ORANGE

A312-TP304/304L(SMLS A403-WP304/304L(SMLS A182-F304/304L A240-TP304/304L A312TP304/304LS A403WP304/304LS A182F304/304L A240TP304/304L

ORANGE-RED
NACE) NACE) (NACE) (NACE) NACE NACE NACE NACE
A358-304/304L CL.1 A403-WP304/304L(WELD A358TP304/304LCL1 A403-WP304/304LW
ORANGE-RED
(NACE) NACE) NACE NACE
DUPLEX
STAINLESS A312-TP316/316L A403-WP316/316L (SMLS) A182-F316/316L A240-TP316/316L A312TP316/316LS A403WP316/316LS A182F316/316L A240TP316/316L ORANGE- BLACK
STEEL
A358-316/316L CL.1 A403-WP316/316L (WELD) A358TP316/316LCL1 A403WP316/316LW ORANGE- BLACK

A312-TP321(SMLS) A403-WP321(SMLS) A182-F321 A240-TP321 A312TP321S A403WP321S A182F321 A240TP321 N/A

A358-321 CL.1 A403-WP321(WELD) A358TP321CL1 A403-WP321W N/A

A312-TP316Ti(SMLS) A403-WP316Ti(SMLS) A182-F316Ti A240-TP316Ti A312TP316TI-S A403WP316TI-S A182F316TI A240TP316TI ORANGE - BLUE

A312-TP316Ti(WELD) A403-WP316Ti(WELD) A312TP316TI-W A403WP316TI-W ORANGE - BLUE

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Table 1. Identification Marks and Discrimination Colors (3 / 3)

ASTM SPECIFICATION IDENTIFICATION

DISCRIMINATION
Material
WROUGHT WROUGHT COLOR
PIPE FORGING PLATE PIPE FORGING PLATE
FITTING FITTING
A790-S31803(SMLS) A815-S13803(SMLS) A182-F51 A790S31803-S A815S31803-S A182F51 BLUE

DUPLEX A790-S31803(WELD) A815-S13803(WELD) A790S31803-W A815S31803-W BLUE

STAINLESS A790-S31803(SMLS A815-S13803(SMLS A815S31803-S
STEEL A182-F51 (NACE) A790S31803-S NACE A182F51 NACE BLUE-RED
NACE) NACE) NACE
A790-S31803(WELD A815-S13803(WELD A815S31803-W
A790S31803-W NACE BLUE-RED
NACE) NACE) NACE
A234WP11CL1S
A335-P11 A234-WP11 CL.1 (SMLS) A182-F11 CL.2 A387-P11 A335P11 A182F11CL2 A387P11 BLACK
/ A234WP11CL1W
A234WP11CL1S
A234-WP11 CL.1 (SMLS A182-F11 CL.2 NACE A182F11CL2
A335-P11 (NACE) A387-P11 (NACE) A335P11 NACE A387P11 NACE BLACK-RED
NACE) (NACE) /A234WP11CL1W NACE
NACE
A691-1-1/4CR CL.22 A234-WP11 CL.1 (WELD) A691-1-1/4CRC22 A234WP11CL1W BLACK
LOW ALLOY
STEEL A335-P22 A234-WP22 CL.1 (SMLS) A182-F22 CL.3 A387-P22 A335P22 A234WP22CL1S A182F22CL3 A387P22 RED

A335-P5 A234-WP5 CL.1 (SMLS) A182-F5 A387-P5 A335P5 A234WP5CL1S A182F5 A387P5 PINK

A691-5CR CL.22 A234-WP5 CL.1 ( WELD ) A6915CRC22 A234WP5CL1W PINK

A335-P9 A234-WP9 CL.1 (SMLS) A182-F9 A387-P9 A335P9 A234WP9CL1S A182F9 A387P9 PURPLE

A691-9CR CL.22 A234-WP9 CL.1 ( WELD ) A6919CRC22 A234WP9CL1W PURPLE

B165-(N04400) B366-WPNC(N04400) B564 (N04400) B165 N04400 B366 N04400 B564N0440 BLUE-BLACK

B423-(N08825) (SMLS) B366-WPNICMC(N08825) B564(N08825) B423 N08825 B366 N08825S B564N08825 BLUE- PINK
NICKEL
ALLOY B366-WPNICMC(N08825)-
B705-(N08825) (WELD) B705 N08825 B366 N08825W BLUE- PINK
W

B622-(N10276) B366(N10276) B564 (N10276) B622N10276 B366N10276 B564N10276 BLUE- YELLOW

Note :
(1) Gr.304/304L, and 316/316L material shall be dual certified conforming that it meets the chemical and mechanical properties for ASTM Gr.304 and 304L, or 316 and 316L.

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