DIN 6601 2007-04 PDF

Full title and description

STB DIN 6601 2007-04 — Resistance of materials of steel tanks against liquids (positive‑list of liquids). This record refers to the DIN publication DIN 6601:2007‑04, a positive list that gives the chemical names of liquids that are considered acceptable for storage in metallic (steel) tanks together with associated storage conditions and any special requirements or restrictions for those liquids.

Abstract

The standard provides a positive list of liquids that may be stored in steel tanks and specifies requirements, restrictions and instructions to ensure material compatibility and safe storage under normal (non‑pressurised) conditions. It is intended to help tank designers, manufacturers and operators select appropriate tank materials and to document substances for which steel tanks are suitable or require special measures.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn / superseded (no longer current in its original DIN form).
• Publication date: April 2007 (2007-04).
• Publisher: DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung).
• ICS / categories: 23.020.10 (Stationary containers and tanks).
• Edition / version: DIN 6601:2007‑04 (with corrigendum Berichtigung 1:2007‑08).
• Number of pages: 139 pages (German language original).

Scope

The document lists liquids that are permitted to be stored in steel tanks (positive list) and specifies the conditions, limitations and handling instructions that must be observed for safe, compatible storage. Its scope covers selection and evaluation of metallic tank materials with respect to chemical resistance and practical storage requirements for the listed liquids; it is not a design standard for tank fabrication or installation and was later superseded by broader tank standards at the EN level.

Key topics and requirements

• Positive list of liquids (chemical names) that may be stored in steel tanks.
• Compatibility and resistance criteria for metallic (steel) materials when exposed to listed liquids.
• Operational and storage instructions and restrictions associated with specific liquids (e.g., limitations on temperature, atmosphere, or additives where specified).
• Reference to corrigenda/amendments that correct or clarify entries (e.g., Berichtigung 1:2007‑08).
• Guidance intended to support material selection, documentation and safe storage practices rather than tank structural design or installation rules.

Typical use and users

Used by tank manufacturers, material engineers, plant operators, storage facility managers, safety and compliance personnel, and regulatory authorities who need to confirm whether a particular liquid is included in the DIN positive list for storage in steel tanks or to understand associated storage conditions and restrictions.

Related standards

DIN 6601:2007‑04 replaced earlier DIN 6601 editions and amendments (including DIN 6601:1991 and later amendments). The DIN 6601 series and its corrigenda have been superseded by the European/EN tank standards (notably DIN EN 12285‑1:2018‑12 for workshop‑fabricated horizontal cylindrical single‑ and double‑skin tanks), which provide updated, harmonised requirements for many types of steel storage tanks. Berichtigung 1:2007‑08 is a corrigendum associated with the 2007 edition.

Keywords

steel tanks, positive list, liquids, material resistance, tank storage, compatibility, storage instructions, tank materials, DIN 6601, Berichtigung 1

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: DIN 6601:2007‑04 is a DIN standard that compiles a positive list of liquids deemed acceptable for storage in steel tanks and sets out related storage instructions and compatibility considerations; the record title STB DIN 6601 2007‑04 refers to that DIN publication.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the chemical identification of liquids allowed for storage in metallic (steel) tanks and the specific conditions or restrictions that must be observed to ensure material compatibility and safe storage. It does not replace tank design or installation standards.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Tank manufacturers, material selection engineers, storage facility operators, safety and compliance staff, and regulators who need to verify compatibility between stored liquids and steel tank materials.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: It has been withdrawn as a current standalone DIN document and has been superseded by later harmonised EN standards for steel tanks — for example DIN EN 12285‑1:2018‑12 is cited as a successor for related tank requirements. The 2007 edition also has an associated corrigendum (Berichtigung 1:2007‑08).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — DIN 6601 is part of a series of DIN documents and amendments dealing with resistance of tank materials and lists of liquids (earlier editions, amendment A1, and corrigenda). It is closely related to, and functionally replaced by, broader tank standards at the EN level.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: steel tanks; positive list; liquids; material resistance; storage compatibility; DIN 6601; Berichtigung 1; tank storage requirements.