IP06 means the enclosure has solid-protection level 0 (No Protection) and liquid-protection level 6 (Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)). No special protection against contact or ingress of solid foreign objects. Protection against powerful water jets. Water projected in powerful jets by a 12.5 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.

Does IP06 protect against dust?

No. IP06 has no solid-object protection (first digit 0). Dust and debris can freely enter the enclosure.

IP06

Q: Can IP06 be used outdoors?

Yes. With liquid protection level 6, IP06 is suitable for outdoor use. Protection against powerful water jets. Water projected in powerful jets by a 12.5 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. It handles exposure to water jets per IEC 60529.

Last updated: Aug 9, 2026

Outdoor-suitable

With IP06, an enclosure receives no protection against solid objects and protection against powerful water jets. Water projected in powerful jets by a 12.5 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 6.

Solid 0

No Protection

Liquid 6

Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)

What IP06 means

The IP code IP06 is part of the IEC 60529 standard for ingress protection. The first characteristic numeral, 0, indicates the level of protection against solid objects and access to hazardous parts. The second numeral, 6, indicates the level of protection against the ingress of water. Together, these digits describe exactly what an enclosure rated IP06 can withstand.

For solid protection, the digit 0 means the enclosure is no protection. No special protection against contact or ingress of solid foreign objects. The test method is no test required.

For liquid protection, the digit 6 means the enclosure resists powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle). Protection against powerful water jets. Water projected in powerful jets by a 12.5 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. The test procedure is standard nozzle (12.5 mm diameter) at 100 kpa, 100 l/min; water aimed at enclosure from all practicable directions.

IP06 vs IP07: the higher rating adds temporary immersion. When specifying IP06 for a project, confirm the rating certificate from the manufacturer and consider that seals degrade over time with temperature cycling, UV exposure, and chemical contact.

Full specification table

Parameter	Solid digit (0)	Liquid digit (6)
Protection level	No Protection	Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
Description	No special protection against contact or ingress of solid foreign objects.	Protection against powerful water jets. Water projected in powerful jets by a 12.5 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.
Test method	No test required.	Standard nozzle (12.5 mm diameter) at 100 kPa, 100 L/min; water aimed at enclosure from all practicable directions.
Object size / water pressure	Not applicable	100 kPa
Test distance	Per standard	3 meters
Test duration	Per standard	1 minute per m², min 3 minutes

Typical applications

Outdoor equipment

Weather-exposed enclosures

Heavy-rain equipment

Marine deck fixtures

NEMA equivalent

No direct NEMA equivalent — NEMA 250 does not map this combination.

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IP00vsIP06

IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP00. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP0

IP01vsIP06

IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP01. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP06

IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP0

IP03vsIP06

IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP03. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP0

IP04vsIP06

IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP04. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP0

IP05vsIP06

IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP05. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP0

IP06vsIP07

IP07 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP07 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP08 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP08 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP09K offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP09K for harsher environments; I

IP06vsIP10

IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP1

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IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP11. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP1

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IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP12. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP1

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IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP13. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP1

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IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP14. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP1

IP06vsIP15

IP06 and IP15 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection

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IP16 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP16 for harsher environments; IP0

IP06vsIP17

IP17 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP17 for harsher environments; IP0

IP06vsIP18

IP18 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP18 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP19K offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP19K for harsher environments; I

IP06vsIP20

IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP20. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP2

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IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP21. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP2

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IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP22. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP2

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IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP23. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP2

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IP06 and IP24 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection

IP06vsIP25

IP25 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP25 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP26 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP26 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP27 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP27 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP28 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP28 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP29K offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP29K for harsher environments; I

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IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP30. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP3

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IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP31. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP3

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IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP32. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP3

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IP06 and IP33 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection

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IP34 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP34 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP35 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP35 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP36 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP36 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP37 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP37 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP38 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP38 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP39K offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP39K for harsher environments; I

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IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP40. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP4

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IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP41. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP4

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IP06 and IP42 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection

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IP43 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP43 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP44 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP44 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP45 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP45 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP46 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP46 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP47 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP47 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP48 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP48 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP49K offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP49K for harsher environments; I

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IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP50. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP5

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IP06 and IP51 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection

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IP52 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP52 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP53 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP53 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP54 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP54 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP55 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP55 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP56 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP56 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP57 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP57 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP58 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP58 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP59K offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP59K for harsher environments; I

IP06vsIP60

IP06 and IP60 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection

IP06vsIP61

IP61 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP61 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP62 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP62 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP63 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP63 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP64 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP64 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP65 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP65 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP66 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP66 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP67 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP06

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IP06

What IP06 means

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Frequently asked questions about IP06

What IP06 means

Full specification table

Typical applications

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Frequently asked questions about IP06

What does IP06 mean?

Can IP06 be used outdoors?

Does IP06 protect against dust?

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What IP06 means

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What does IP06 mean?

Can IP06 be used outdoors?

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