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Union of India - Subsection

Section 8(2) in The Gas Cylinders Rules, 2004

(2)Cylinders used for new gases and gas mixtures for which identification colours are not provided in sub-rule (1) shall be painted with the colours indicated in the following table, namely:-
Name of the gas contained in the cylinder Colour of the cylinder shell Colour of band at neck end of cylinder
1 2 3
Non-flammable and non-toxic White  
Non-flammable but toxic White Yellow (IS:5 Shade No. 356)
Flammable but non-toxic other than the LPG White Red (IS: 5 Shade No. 537)
Flammable and toxic White Red and Yellow (IS: 5 Shade Nos. 537 and 356)
Gas mixtures (not covered in IS: 4379 or IS: 3933) Major gas colour Minor gas colour with band width approximately 1/5the of the cylinder length
Explanation .-Cylinders intended for gas mixtures shall be marked with the words "Gas Mixture" or "Mixed Gas" and in addition, the cylinders shall be marked with the names (symbols, if necessary) of the components of the mixture by stamping, if the cylinders are intended for the permanent use of the particular gas mixture, or by painting, if the cylinders are intended for the casual use of the particular gas mixture.