MIL-STD-161 Identification Methods For Bulk Petroleum Products Systems Including Hydrocarbon MissileThis standard provides a uniform method for the identification of liquid petroleum products and hydrocarbon missile fuels stored in and dispensed from Government-owned or operated bulk storage facilities. The employment of this standard promotes greater safety to personnel and reduces the potential for error, confusion, and inaction in times of emergency by providing uniformity in the identification of products and product groups.

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MIL-STD-161G

TABLE I.  Product groups1.

4.3.3  Color limitations.  UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will colors other than yellow for Warning and black and white for Identification be assigned to petroleum products and hydrocarbon missile fuels. Special attention is invited to the color RED which is assigned exclusively for the use of fire protection materials and equipment.  All other piping systems not carrying products within the scope of this standard will employ the warning colors assigned in MIL-STD-101 to the particular material.

4.3.3.1  Color of piping systems and storage systems.  It is not the intent of this Standard to imply that the colors mentioned herein be used for coatings of piping or storage systems.  The overall color

shall be in accordance with departmental instructions.

4.4  Use of color bands.  The use of color bands on all dangerous piping systems as established in MIL-STD-101 has been recommended as an aid to color-blind personnel since the use of bands will indicate that hazards are present.  Identifying titles and bands on pipelines must be clearly legible at all times and should be frequently inspected to insure legibility through cleanliness of the marked area.

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