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Reference

Conductor Color Charts

Standard color codes for Autac retractile cords by conductor number. Use these charts when specifying multi-conductor cords.

TPE & PVC Power Cord Colors

Standard conductor color assignments for UL-listed TPE and PVC retractile power cords.

Conductor # Color Common Use
1 BlackHot (Line)
2 WhiteNeutral
3 GreenGround
4 RedHot (Second Line)
5 Orange
6 Blue
7 Yellow
8 Brown
9 Gray
10 Violet
Communications & Control Cord Colors

Standard conductor color assignments for AWM-style communications, electronic control, and shielded cords. Supports up to 15 conductors.

Conductor # Color
1 Black
2 White
3 Red
4 Green
5 Orange
6 Blue
7 Yellow
8 Brown
9 Gray
10 Pink
11 Violet
12 Tan
13 White/Black
14 Red/Black
15 Green/Black
Certifications & Materials

Quick reference for UL/CUL certified cord types and available insulation/jacket compounds.

UL Listed / CUL Certified Types
TypeTemp RatingVoltage
SVT / SVEO60–105°C300V
SJT / SJEOOW60–105°C300V
ST / SEOW60–105°C600V
AWM Recognized / CUL Certified Compounds
CompoundTempVoltage
PVC60–105°C30–600V
Polypropylene80°C30–300V
Polyurethane60°C30–300V
TPE105°C30–600V
Hytrel (Pending)60°C30–300V

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