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Classification of Hazardous Areas

Classification of flammable gases and dusts in groups

Gas group
Europe/IEC North America Min. ignition energy Examples
Acetylene,
A > 10 μJoules Carbon disulphide
C
B > 20 μJoules Hydrogen

B C > 60 μJoules Ethylether,Ethylene

Acetone, Ammonia, Benzene, Butane,


A D > 160 μJoules Cyclopropane, Ethanol, Gasoline, Hexane,
Methanol Naphtha, Propane

Dust group
Europe/IEC North America Kind of dust Examples
- E Metal dusts -

- F Coal dusts -

- G Others -

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