1、4100 N. FAIRFAX DR., STE. 200 ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 222032002GUIDELINE forASSIGNMENTOFREFRIGERANTCONTAINERCOLORSGuideline NCopyright Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute Provided by IHS under license with ARINot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Pri
2、ce $10.00 (M) $20.00 (NM) 8Copyright 2002, by Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration InstitutePrinted in U.S.A. Registered United States Patent and Trademark OfficeIMPORTANTSAFETY RECOMMENDATIONSIt is strongly recommended that the product be designed, constructed, assembled and installed in accordance w
3、ithnationally recognized safety requirements appropriate for products covered by this guideline.ARI, as a manufacturers trade association, uses its best efforts to develop standards employing state-of-the-art andaccepted industry practices. However, ARI does not certify or guarantee safety of any pr
4、oducts, components orsystems designed, tested, rated, installed or operated in accordance with these guidelines or that any tests conductedunder its guidelines will be non-hazardous or free from risk.Note:This standard supersedes ARI Guideline N-1995.Copyright Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Inst
5、itute Provided by IHS under license with ARINot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION PAGESection 1. Purpose.1Section 2. Scope 1Section 3. Definitions . 1Section 4. Basic Considerations for Developing the Color Guideline 1Section 5. A
6、ssignment Criteria . 4TABLESTable 1. Refrigerant Container Color and Class 2APPENDICESAppendix A. References - Normative . 5Appendix B. References - Informative 5Copyright Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute Provided by IHS under license with ARINot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking p
7、ermitted without license from IHS-,-,-Copyright Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute Provided by IHS under license with ARINot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-ARI GUIDELINE N-20021ASSIGNMENT OF REFRIGERANT CONTAINER COLORSSection 1. Purpose1.1 P
8、urpose. The purpose of this guideline is to establishassignment for Refrigerant container colors; definitions;basic considerations for developing the color guideline; andassignment criteria.1.1.1 Intent. This guideline is intended for theguidance of the industry, including manufacturers,engineers, i
9、nstallers, contractors and users.1.1.2 Review and Amendment. This guideline issubject to review and amendment as technologyadvances.Section 2. Scope2.1 Scope. This guideline provides a means by whichcolors can be assigned to Refrigerant containers forRefrigerants currently in use or newly developedR
10、efrigerants, provided the Refrigerant is used in significantquantities as defined in this guideline. Colors should not berelied upon exclusively to determine the type of Refrigerantin the container.This guideline also recommends a container color forRefrigerants that are not produced in sufficient q
11、uantities toqualify for their own individual color.2.2 Exclusions. This guideline does not cover containercolors for recovered and recycled Refrigerants, which arecovered in ARI Guideline K, Containers for RecoveredFluorocarbon Refrigerants.Section 3. DefinitionsAll terms in this document follow the
12、 standard industrydefinitions in the current edition of ASHRAE Terminologyof Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigerationunless otherwise defined in this section.3.1 Refrigerants. Refrigerants for purposes of thisguideline include single component refrigerants, zeotropesand azeotropes.3
13、.1.1 Flammable Refrigerants. ThoseRefrigerants that receive a flammability rating of 2 or3 in ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34 with Addenda.3.1.2 “High Pressure” Refrigerants. ThoseRefrigerants meeting the definition of a “compressedgas”. The gas should have a minimum cylinderservice pressure exceeding 500 p
14、sig 3000 kPa.3.1.3 Liquid Refrigerants. Those Refrigerantswith a normal boiling point greater than 68F 20C.These products normally are packaged in drums.3.1.4 “Low Pressure” Refrigerants. ThoseRefrigerants meeting the definition of a “compressedgas”. The gas should have a minimum cylinderservice pre
15、ssure not exceeding 500 psig 3000 kPa.3.2 “Should.“ “Should“ is used to indicate provisionswhich are not mandatory but which are desirable as goodpractice.Section 4. Basic Considerationsfor Developing the Color Guideline4.1 The color guideline is not a substitute for readingcylinder labels and marki
16、ngs.4.2 Refrigerants are grouped in four classes in order tocreate more color opportunities within readily identifiablecontainer styles and to clearly differentiate flammableRefrigerants.Class I: Liquid Refrigerants.Class II: “Low Pressure“ Refrigerants.Class III: “High Pressure“ Refrigerants.Class
17、IV: Flammable Refrigerants.4.3 The color guideline should allow for the addition ofnew Refrigerants in each of the above classes.4.4 Color codes only need to be differentiated within aclass. Consideration should be given to the applicationbefore assigning colors to the Refrigerant.4.5 Colors should
18、be distinguishable from each other.4.6 The color guideline should be standard industry-wide.4.7 Color option should minimize container paintingcosts.4.8 A red band on the shoulder or top of the containershould designate flammable compounds, or mixtures thatcould become flammable in the event of a le
19、ak.4.9 Refrigerants that are not produced in sufficientquantities to qualify for their own individual color should bepainted light green gray (PMS 413).Copyright Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute Provided by IHS under license with ARINot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted w
20、ithout license from IHS-,-,-ARI GUIDELINE N-2002 2TABLE 1 - REFRIGERANT CONTAINERPMS#Light Purple (Lavender) 251Yellow 109Dark Blue (Navy) 302IIBlue-Green (Aqua) 3268Yellow-Brown (Mustard) 124IIIOrange 021ILight Blue (Sky) 2975III IIDark Purple (Violet) 266IWhite NONEIIPinkish-Red (Coral) 177IIILigh
21、t Blue-Grey 428III ILight Green 352IIDark Grey (Battleship) 424IIILight Brown (Sand) 461Green-Brown (Olive) 385Medium Brown (Tan) 465IIDeep Green (DOT Green) 335IIMedium Purple (Purple) 248Yellow-Green (Lime) 381Medium Blue (Blue) 2995Maroon 194IIRed (DOT Red) 185Blue-Green (Teal) 326Rose 507Medium
22、Brown (Brown) 471Lime Green 368Cream 156Dark Brown (Chocolate) 450Beige 4545CLASS IPMS = Pantone Matching System, Liquid refrigerants. Refrigerants with a normal boiling point greater than 68 degrees F 20 degrees C. an international printing, These products are normally packaged in drums.publishing
23、and packagingcolor language. CLASS II“Low Pressure“ Refrigerants. Those Refrigerants meeting the definition of a “compressedgas“. The gas should have a minimum cylinder service pressure not exceeding 500 psig 3000kPa.245faFor flammable Refrigerant identification when used with primary container colo
24、r123 124 12513B1 14 22 23REFRIGERANT COLORS 11 12 13 134a113 114 116Copyright Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute Provided by IHS under license with ARINot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-ARI GUIDELINE N-20023COLOR AND CLASSPMS#II251II109III302
25、II III3268II124II0212975IV266NONEII177428352424II461II385II465335II248II381II2995194185IV II326II507II471II368II156II450II4545CLASS III“High Pressure“ Refrigerants. Those Refrigerants meeting the definition of a “compressed gas“.The gas should have a minimum cylinder service pressure exceeding 500 p
26、sig 3000 kPa.CLASS IVFlammable Refrigerants. Those Refrigerants, zeotropes or azeotropes that receive a flammability rating of 2 or 3 in ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34 with Addenda.* The most recent color assignments can be found on the internet at http:www.ari.org.For flammable Refrigerant identification
27、when used with primary container color401B 401C401A 402A 402B 404A 407A 407B 407C 409A 503416A414A407D 507A 508B410A 500 502411A 411B 414B408ACopyright Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute Provided by IHS under license with ARINot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without lic
28、ense from IHS-,-,-ARI GUIDELINE N-2002 4Section 5. Assignment Criteria5.1 The Refrigerant manufacturer should notify ARI of itsintent to use a color not previously assigned for thatRefrigerant class to a new Refrigerant they plan tocommercialize within six (6) months.5.2 In order to retain assignmen
29、t of the color, themanufacturer should furnish confirmation to ARI that:5.2.1 A Refrigerant number has been published inANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34 or Addenda.5.2.2 There have been commercial sales and willbe continued offering of the Refrigerant within oneyear of assignment.5.2.3 There have been commer
30、cial sales of at least100,000 lbs. 45,360 kg per year for Class I andClass II Refrigerants or 2,000 lbs. 907.2 kg per yearfor Class III Refrigerants within 2 years ofassignment. Commercial sales of Class IVRefrigerants should be consistent with commercialvolumes which would be required if it were a
31、non-flammable Refrigerant.5.3 If the manufacturer who originally requested andobtained the use of a color falls below the levels establishedin 5.2, that manufacturer should notify ARI. At that point,ARI will survey all manufacturers to determine whether acomposite volume of all the manufacturers sup
32、portscontinued use of the color and meets the criteria in 5.2. Ifnot, the color should be provisionally returned to the colorpool with a five year period allowed for clearing existinginventories.5.4 In the case where a color has been provisionallyreturned to the color pool, the manufacturer should p
33、ackagenew production in a generic Refrigerant color using a labelto indicate the previously assigned color.5.4.1 In the event a color is provisionally returnedto the color pool, ARI will notify all ARI membercompanies and then disseminate that information tothe “trade press“ through an ARI press rel
34、ease andother appropriate measures.5.4.2 When a color has been provisionallyreturned to the color pool, notification has beenmade, and if the total sales volume falls below thecriteria established in 5.2.3, then the color by vote ofARI will be returned to the pool of unassigned colors.Copyright Air-
35、Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute Provided by IHS under license with ARINot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-ARI GUIDELINE N-20025APPENDIX A. REFERENCES NORMATIVENone.APPENDIX B. REFERENCES INFORMATIVEB1 Listed here are standards, handbooks and ot
36、herpublications which may provide useful information andbackground, but are not considered essential. References inthis appendix are not considered part of the guideline.B1.1 ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34-2001 withAddenda, Designation and Safety Classifications ofRefrigerants, 2001, American Society of He
37、ating,Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning, Inc., 1791 TullieCircle, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329, U.S.A.B1.2 ARI Guideline K-1997, Containers forFluorocarbon Refrigerants, Air-Conditioning andRefrigeration Institute, 4100 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste. 200,Arlington, VA 22203, U.S.A.B1.3 ASHRAE Terminology of Heati
38、ng,Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration,Second Edition, 1991, American Society of Heating,Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.,1791 Tullie Circle, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329, U.S.A.B1.4 Pantone Color Matching System, PantoneInc., 590 Commerce Boulevard, Carlstadt, NewJersey 07
39、072-3098, U.S.A.B1.5 Title 49 CFR, Code of Federal Regulations,October 1, 2001, Office of the Federal Register,National Archives and Records Administration, 800North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20402,U.S.A.Copyright Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute Provided by IHS under license with ARINot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
