MSS · MSS SP-25

Classification and Marking of Pipeline Valves According to MSS SP-25 Standard

Technical Regulation for Pipeline Valve Marking

The MSS SP-25 standard defines unified requirements for the marking of valves, fittings, flanges, and flanged assemblies. This identification system covers all types of connections, including welded, threaded, flanged, as well as specialized soldered and bonded joints used in high-load engineering networks.

The primary goal of implementing this specification is to ensure full traceability of metal products throughout their entire life cycle. The marking allows for the unambiguous identification of the manufacturer, pressure class, size range, and chemical composition of the material, which is critical for preventing errors in the design and installation of mission-critical piping systems.

Letter Indices for Metal Alloys

Material NameSymbol
Steel (13% Chromium)13Cr
Steel (18% Chromium)18Cr
Steel (18-8 with Molybdenum)18-8SMO
Steel (18-8 with Niobium)18-8SCB
Steel (Type 18-8)18-8
Steel (28% Chromium)28Cr
AluminumAL
BrassBRS
BronzeBRZ
Carbon SteelCS
Cast IronGI
Copper-Nickel AlloyCUNI
Ductile IronDI
Hard-facing (Wear-resistant alloys)HF
Integral Valve SeatINT
Malleable IronMI
Nickel-Copper AlloyNICU
Soft Metals (Babbitt, Copper)SM
Stainless SteelSS
Surface Hardened SteelSH

Symbols for Non-Metallic Materials

MaterialSymbol
AsbestosASB
Butadiene RubberBR
Butyl RubberIIR
Chloroprene (Neoprene)CR
Chlorosulfonated PolyethyleneSCM
ChlorotrifluoroethyleneCIFE
EPDMEPDM
Epoxy ResinEP
Ethylene-Propylene RubberEPR
Ethylene-Propylene TerpolymerEPT
Flexible GraphiteGRAF
Fluorinated Ethylene PropyleneFEP
FluoroelastomerFKM
Isoprene RubberIR
Natural RubberNR
Nitrile Butadiene RubberNBR
NylonNYL
Polyacrylic RubberACM
Polyvinyl ChloridePVC
Rubber LiningRL
Silicone RubberSI
Styrene RubberSBR
Tetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)TFE
Thermoplastic ElastomerTPE

Standard Designations for Threaded Connection Types

Thread Type DescriptionCode
Casing (Buttress)BCSG
Casing (Extreme Line)XCSG
Casing (Long Round)LCSG
Casing (Short Round)CSG
Line PipeLP
Tubing (Non-upset)TBG