ISO 10286-2021 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10286:2021 — Gas cylinders — Vocabulary. This International Standard provides standardized terms and definitions used in the manufacture, testing, marking, handling and transport of gas cylinders and related pressure receptacles and fittings; the PDF edition published in 2021 presents the fifth edition of the vocabulary text for use by manufacturers, regulators, test laboratories and standards writers.

Abstract

ISO 10286:2021 defines the vocabulary and key terms used across ISO technical committee ISO/TC 58 standards dealing with gas cylinders and other pressure receptacles. The document establishes consistent definitions for cylinder types, components (valves, fittings, necks, bases), markings and terms relevant to safe manufacture, inspection, testing and transport of gas cylinders.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (replaced by a later edition).
• Publication date: November 11, 2021.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 01.040.23 (Fluid systems and components for general use), 23.020.35 (Gas cylinders / pressure vessels).
• Edition / version: Edition 5 (2021).
• Number of pages: 149 (PDF edition as listed on the ISO catalogue for the 2021 publication).

Note: the 2021 edition has since been superseded by a newer ISO 10286 edition (published in 2025).

Scope

ISO 10286:2021 provides a consolidated set of vocabulary entries for terms used in standards and regulations relating to gas cylinders and related pressure receptacles and their accessories. It covers terminology needed for design and construction standards, testing and inspection procedures, valve and fitting nomenclature, cylinder markings and transport-related language to ensure common understanding across manufacturers, conformity assessment bodies and regulatory authorities.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized definitions of cylinder types (refillable, non‑refillable, seamless, welded, composite, tube and bundle terminology).
• Terms for cylinder components and accessories (valves, necks, bases, footrings, fittings, protection devices).
• Vocabulary for test and inspection actions (hydraulic test, pneumatic test, leak test, visual inspection, non‑destructive examination).
• Marking and identification terminology (manufacturer’s marks, serial numbers, water capacity, test dates, service pressure).
• Transport and regulatory terms relevant to UN Model Regulations and regional transport codes (e.g., terms used in conformity and certification processes).

Typical use and users

ISO 10286:2021 is used as a reference vocabulary by: gas-cylinder manufacturers and fabricators; standards committees and technical writers (ISO/TC 58 and national mirror committees); conformity assessment and testing laboratories; transport and safety regulators; procurement and quality assurance personnel in industrial, medical and specialty gas sectors; and educators and trainers who prepare technical and regulatory documentation.

Related standards

ISO 10286 (vocabulary) is intended to be used alongside a number of ISO standards that specify design, construction, testing and marking for cylinders, for example the ISO 9809 series (refillable seamless steel gas cylinders), ISO 11120 (large seamless steel tubes), ISO 7866 (refillable seamless aluminium alloy gas cylinders), ISO 11439 (high‑pressure cylinders for on‑board natural gas), ISO 11118 (non‑refillable metallic cylinders) and ISO 4706 (refillable welded steel cylinders). These standards and others from ISO/TC 58 together form the normative framework for cylinder safety and interoperability.

Keywords

Gas cylinders; vocabulary; terminology; pressure receptacles; valves; fittings; markings; testing; inspection; ISO/TC 58; transport; conformity assessment.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10286:2021 is the fifth-edition International Standard titled "Gas cylinders — Vocabulary" that defines the terms and definitions used across standards and regulations for gas cylinders and related pressure receptacles.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers standardized terminology for cylinder types, components (valves, necks, fittings), inspection and test methods language, marking and identification terms, and transport/regulatory vocabulary needed for consistent interpretation of gas‑cylinder standards and regulations.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, regulators, standards committees, certification bodies, designers and procurement/quality staff in industries that manufacture, fill, transport or use gas cylinders.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10286:2021 has been withdrawn and replaced by a newer edition (ISO 10286:2025). Users should consult the latest published edition for current normative terminology.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: ISO 10286 is the vocabulary/terminology document that complements a broader family of ISO standards on gas‑cylinder design, construction and testing published under ISO/TC 58 (for example ISO 9809, ISO 11120, ISO 7866, ISO 11118 and related parts). It is not a multi‑part design standard itself but is used together with the design/testing series to ensure consistent terminology.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Gas cylinders, vocabulary, terminology, pressure receptacle, valve, fitting, marking, test, inspection, ISO/TC 58.