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For warrants created before 23 March 2011, the physical specification may conform to one the grades listed below:

Grade  Element and composition
(Percent %)
3805sp
Produced in conformity with GOST 380-94 5sp/ps
 C: 0.28 - 0.37
 Si: 0.15 - 0.30
 Mn: 0.50 - 0.80
 P: 0.04 maximum
 S: 0.05 maximum
 Cr: 0.30 maximum
 Ni: 0.30 maximum
 Cu: 0.40 maximum
3803sp
Produced in conformity with GOST 380-94 grade 3sp/ps
 C: 0.14 - 0.22
 Si: 0.15 - 0.30
 Mn: 0.40 - 0.65
 P: 0.04 maximum
 S: 0.05 maximum
 Cr: 0.30 maximum
 Ni: 0.30 maximum
 Cu: 0.40 maximum
Q235
Produced in conformity with GB Q235
 C: 0.14 - 0.22
 Si: 0.12 - 0.30
 Mn: 0.30 - 0.65
 P: 0.045 maximum
 S: 0.05 maximum
3805S
Produced in conformity with GOST 380-2005 5sp
 C: 0.28 - 0.37
 Si: 0.15 - 0.30
 Mn: 0.50 - 0.80
 P: 0.05 maximum
 Cr: 0.35 maximum
 S: 0.05 maximum
 Ni: 0.35 maximum
 Cu: 0.40 maximum

Material placed on warrant after 23 March 2011 must conform to specifications introduced on 1 February 2011.

 
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