MIL---STD---101C
5.2.5 Additional information.
5.2.5.1 Commercial---owned cylinders. Commercial---owned cylinders are those not owned by or procured for the U.S. Government. Commercial owned cylinders are contractor---owned or supplier---owned cylinders in which compressed gas is supplied to the Government. When Department of Defense activities procure compressed gases in commercial---owned cylinders, it is not mandatory that the cylinders be color coded in accordance with this standard. When such commercial---owned cylinders are not color coded in accordance with this standard, they shall be marked in accordance with the Compressed Gas Association, CGA C---7. If the using Department of Defense activity requires that this standard apply to commercial---owned cylin- ders, the bottom and lower portion of the cylinder body opposite the valve end may be used for commercial identification. In this area, which shall not exceed one---sixth of the overall length of the cylinder, the use of a solid color other than the body color will not be permitted.
5.2.5.2 Decalcomanias. Two decalcomanias may be applied on the shoulder of each cylinder diametrically opposite at right angles to titles. They should include the title of the gas, precau- tions for handling, and use. A background color corresponding to the primary warning color of the contents should be used.
5.2.5.3 Shatterproof designation. Shatterproof cylinders shall be stenciled with the phrase "Non---Shat" longitudinally 90 degrees from the titles. Letters shall be black or white and approximately 1 inch in size.
5.2.5.4 Service ownership. On cylinders owned by or procured for the Department of De- fense, the bottom and the lower portion of the cylinder body opposite the valve end may be used for Service ownership titles.
5.2.5.5 DOT marking. Adherence to this standard does not exempt the compressed gas cyl- inder from marking and stamping requirements contained within 49 CFR 178.35.
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. The color coding system covered by this standard is intended for use with- in the DoD as a means to provide a supplemental visual warning of the materials contained in pipelines and compressed gas cylinders.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the title, number, and date of this standard.
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