ISO 10438-1:2007规定了通用或专用润滑系统、油型轴封系统、干气端面轴封系统和控制油系统的一般要求。通用应用仅限于润滑系统。这些系统可用于压缩机、齿轮、泵和驱动器等设备。 ISO 10438-1:2007拟与ISO 10438-2、ISO 10438-3或ISO 10438-4（视情况而定）结合使用。

ISO 10438-1:2007 specifies general requirements for lubrication systems, oil-type shaft-sealing systems, dry-gas face-type shaft-sealing systems and control-oil systems for general- or special-purpose applications. General-purpose applications are limited to lubrication systems. These systems can serve equipment such as compressors, gears, pumps and drivers. ISO 10438-1:2007 is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 10438-2, ISO 10438-3 or ISO 10438-4, as appropriate.