EN 1089-3:2004
(Main)Transportable gas cylinders - Gas cylinder identification (excluding LPG) - Part 3: Colour coding
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies a colour coding system for the identification of the contents of industrial and medical gas cylinders with particular reference to the property of the gas or gas mixture.
This standard does not apply to cylinders containing liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) or to fire extinguishers.
NOTE LPG are substances carried under the identification number 1965 "Hydrocarbon gas mixture, liquefied, N.O.S".
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 06-Apr-2004
- Withdrawal Date
- 19-Jul-2011
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 23 - Transportable gas cylinders
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 23/SC 3/WG 3 - Identification of cylinders and contents
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 20-Jul-2011
- Completion Date
- 20-Jul-2011
- Directive
- Not Harmonized93/42/EEC - Medical devicesOJ Ref: C, C 16 OJ Date: 18-Jan-2011
Not Harmonized94/55/EC - Transport of dangerous goods by road
Not Harmonized96/49/EC - Transport of dangerous goods by rail
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Replaces
EN 1089-3:1997 - Transportable gas cylinders - Cylinder identification - Part 3: Colour coding - Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 23-Jul-2011
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN ISO 5359:2008 - Low-pressure hose assemblies for use with medical gases (ISO 5359:2008) - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1089-3:2004 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Transportable gas cylinders - Gas cylinder identification (excluding LPG) - Part 3: Colour coding". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a colour coding system for the identification of the contents of industrial and medical gas cylinders with particular reference to the property of the gas or gas mixture. This standard does not apply to cylinders containing liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) or to fire extinguishers. NOTE LPG are substances carried under the identification number 1965 "Hydrocarbon gas mixture, liquefied, N.O.S".
This European Standard specifies a colour coding system for the identification of the contents of industrial and medical gas cylinders with particular reference to the property of the gas or gas mixture. This standard does not apply to cylinders containing liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) or to fire extinguishers. NOTE LPG are substances carried under the identification number 1965 "Hydrocarbon gas mixture, liquefied, N.O.S".
EN 1089-3:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.070 - Colour coding; 23.020.30 - Pressure vessels, gas cylinders; 23.020.35 - Gas cylinders. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1089-3:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1089-3:1997/AC:1997, EN 1089-3:1997, EN 1089-3:1997/A1:1999, EN 1089-3:2011, EN 62271-4:2013, EN ISO 15002:2008, EN ISO 10524-4:2008, EN ISO 5359:2008. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1089-3:2004 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 93/42/EEC, 94/55/EC, 96/49/EC, 96/86/EC, 96/87/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/086, M/BC/CEN/89/9. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Ortsbewegliche Gasflaschen - Gasflaschen-Kennzeichnung (ausgenommen Flüssiggas LPG)- Teil 3: FarbcodierungBouteilles a gaz transportables - Identification de la bouteille a gaz (GPL exclu) - Partie 3: Code couleurTransportable gas cylinders - Gas cylinder identification (excluding LPG) - Part 3: Colour coding23.020.30MHNOHQNHPressure vessels, gas cylinders01.070Barvno kodiranjeColour codingICS:Ta slovenski standard je
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