Classification of Hazardous Areas

Zone Classification according to ATEX

Zones are classified according the probability of the occurrence of explosive

mixtures Occurrence of
Zone 2 Gas Dust
explosive
mixtures mixtures
atmosphere
Zone 1
Not likely to occur
or only for short Zone 2 Zone 22
Zone 0 period

Likely to occur
Zone 1 Zone 21
occasionally
Fluid
Continuously or
for long periods or Zone 0 Zone 20
frequently

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