46 CFR §56.25-15
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- (a)Gaskets must be made of materials which are not injuriously affected by the fluid or by temperature.
- (b)Each gasket must conform to the design requirements of the applicable standards of table 2 to § 56.60-1.
- (c)Only metallic and suitable asbestos-free nonmetallic gaskets may be used on flat or raised face flanges if the expected normal operating pressure exceeds 720 psig or the operating temperature exceeds 750 °F.
- (d)The use of metal and nonmetallic gaskets is not limited as to pressure provided the gasket materials are suitable for the maximum fluid temperatures.