NOTE 1 The use of flanges complying with this standard for temperatures below −17.8 °C (0 °F) should be agreed between purchaser and manufacturer. These flanges may also be used on pipes, valves and fittings carrying other fluids for which the same requirements for safety and joint tightness are appropriate.

NOTE 2 The types of gasket, and gasket materials, and the surface finish of the jointing face are matters for agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer. When a raised jointing face is specified the outside diameter of the gasket should extend at least to the outside diameter of the raised face. For steel flanges when a raised jointing face is not specified, the gasket should be within the bolt holes.