IS 2049 : 1978 Colour code for the identification of wrought steels for general engineering purposes

1 Scope

1.1 This standard prescribes a scheme of colour coding based onthe classification of steels given in IS 1570-1961.

2 References

IS 5 :1978Colours for ready mixed paints and enamels

IS 226 :1975Specification for structural steel (standardquality)

IS 1570 : Part V :1972 Schedules for wrought steels for generalengineering purposes: Part V Stainless and heatresisting steels

IS 1762 : Part I :1974 Code for designation of steels: Part IBased onletter symbols

IS 1977 :1975Specification for structural steel (ordinaryquality)

IS 2339 :1963Specification for aluminium paint for generalpurposes, in dual container

IS 2830 :1975Specification for carbon steel billets, bloomsand slabs for re-rolling into structural steel(standard quality)

IS 2831 :1975 Specification for carbonsteel billets, bloomsand slabs for re-rolling into structural steel(ordinary quality)