Is a Class 1 Div 2 motor

explosion proof?
Division 11 does not require UL Certified Explosion Proof.

Division I

A Class 1, Division 1 location is a location: (1) In hazardous

concentrations of flammable gasses or vapors exist
continuously, intermittently, or periodically under normal
operating conditions; or (2) in which hazardous
concentrations of such gases or vapors may exist
frequently because of repair of maintenance operations of
because of leakage: or (3) in which breakdown or faulty
operations of equipment or processes that might release
hazardous concentrations of flammable gases or vapors,
and might also cause simultaneous failure of electric
equipment.

Division II This classification usually includes locations

where volatile flammable liquids or flammable gases or
vapors are used, but which, in the judgement of the
authority having jurisdiction, would become hazardous
only in case of an accident or of some unusual operating
condition. The quantity of hazardous material that might
escape in case of accident, the adequacy of ventilating
equipment, the total area involved, and the record of the
industry of business with respect to explosions or fires are
all factors that merit consideration in determining the
classification and extent of each location.

Division I- Motors must be U.L. certified Explosion Proof.

Division II- Motors not containing sparking elements may

be ODP, TEFC or XP

Class Is the term used to provide a general definition of

the physical characteristics of the hazardous material in
the area of the motor application.

Group Is a term used to selectively combine into groups

the explosive properties of materials. Groups are listed
from A through G. Groupings are based on the flash or
ignition point of the material.

Division Is a term used to describe the possibility of

hazardous materials being present at a particular location.
There are two divisions listed. Division (1) includes
potentially explosive atmospheres or conditions which are
or could be present continuously. Division (2) includes
potentially explosive atmospheres that normally would not
be present but could be present in the event of equipment
failure, a spill or other malfunction.

Motors which are acceptable for a Division (1) location are

also suitable for Divisions (2) location, however, the
converse is not true.

Class I. To include: Gases, vapors, and liquids that can

produce explosive or ignitable mixtures.
Class II. To include: Combustible dust in sufficient
quantities that could produce explosive mixtures or dust
that is electrically conductive.

Class III. To include: Fibers or flyings that are easily

ignitable, however, are usually not found suspended in the
air in sufficient quantities to produce ignitable mixtures.
Groups

Class I, Group A: Acetylene

Class I, Group B: Hydrogen, propylene, oxide, and

butadiene

Class I, Group C: Ether, Ethylene, Cyclopropane

Class I, Group D: Ammonia, Petroleum products, Benzene

Class II, Grp. E: Metal dust, Aluminum, Magnesium dust

Class II, Grp. F: Coal dust, Coke, Charcoal dust

Class II, Grp. G: Flour, starch, grain dust

Identification Numbers for Maximum Temperature

Degrees

C Degrees F Identification Number 450 842 T1 300 572

T2 280 536 T2A 260 500 T2B 230 446 T2C 215 419 T2D
200 392 T3 180 356 T3A 165 329 T3B 160 320 T3C 135
275 T4 120 248 T4A 100 212 T5 85 185 T6