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1A reference for installations in ATEX Dustexplosive atmospheres.What is an explosive atmosphere accordingto the Directive?It is the mixing with air, in atmospheric conditions, of flammablesubstances in the form of gas, vapour, mist or dust which, inthe event of combustion, spreads throughout the non burning mix.234A selection of certifiedproducts, conforming tothe European DirectiveATEX94/9/EC, to ensuremaximum safety for yourinstallations in a zone wherethe risk of explosion or fire ishigh.5678910The products inthis catalogare certified by aEuropean UnionCommissionnotified body.ZONE 22ZONE 20ZONE 21Implementation of European DirectivesDirective 99/92/ECThis requires that a risk analysis be performed for all industrial processes.If there is any risk of an explosion:p the zones are defined and physically identified,p the installation is classified by governing bodies.Directive 94/9/ECThis requires certification of the products in accordance with the classification of the zones ofuseDust zonesp Zone 20: area where an explosive atmosphere exists in the form of combustible clouds of dustin the air, either permanently, for long periods or frequently.p Zone 21: area where an explosive atmosphere exists in the form of combustible clouds of dust inthe air during normal operation occasionally.p Zone 22: area where an explosive atmosphere in the form of combustible clouds of dustin the air is unlikely to occur during normal operation but, if it does occur, it is only for a shortperiod.