Handling marks
Keep dry
An open umbrella with raindrops falling on it. · also called “Keep dry”, “Protect from moisture”, “Protect from rain”, “Umbrella symbol”
What it means on iso 780
Protect from moisture
Keep the package away from rain and high humidity. Store it under cover; if it is too big for a warehouse, cover it carefully with tarpaulins.
Source · Official website Marking of packages (Transport Information Service, GDV) · checked
Where it appears
- ISO 780—Handling marksThis meaning
- ISO 15223-1——Different ›
Questions about the Keep dry symbol
- What does the Keep dry symbol mean on ISO 780?
- Keep the package away from rain and high humidity. Store it under cover; if it is too big for a warehouse, cover it carefully with tarpaulins.
- What does the Keep dry symbol mean on ISO 15223-1?
- On medical device labels the umbrella with rain means the device must be protected from moisture. Store and transport it in a dry place and keep it away from rain.
- Does the Keep dry symbol mean the same on every appliance?
- No. On ISO 780 it means: Protect from moisture. On ISO 15223-1 it means: Medical device: keep dry.
- What does the Keep dry symbol look like?
- An open umbrella with raindrops falling on it. It is also called “Keep dry”, “Protect from moisture”, “Protect from rain” and “Umbrella symbol”.
- Which standard defines the Keep dry symbol?
- It is listed as ISO 15223-1-5.3.4 and ISO 7000-0626.
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