Explosible dust clouds can be expected at some point during any powder/dust handling, transfer, processing, dust collection, or packaging operation. Of course, if there is an ignition source present, ...

The plastics industry is replete with powders that, if dispersed in air, will form explosible dust clouds. These powders include the molding compounds, resins, ingredients and fillers used throughout ...

system. At the time of this conversation, the technical committee will be accepting public input as the standard is prepared for acceptance and implementation. The intent of this conversation is to ...

Due to the growing awareness of combustible dust hazards and broader adoption of regulatory requirements to complete a dust hazard analysis (DHA), manufacturing facilities are increasing efforts to ...

PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chilworth Technology, a DEKRA company, announced today that its Process Safety services will help all process manufacturing companies affected by the National Fire ...

NFPA® 652 is the standard published in 2015 regarding combustible dust (CD). While previous CD standards, including NFPA® 654, were inconsistent and industry-specific, NFPA® 652 is the first to ...

Jonesboro, Arkansas, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has announced the development of the NFPA 660 Standard for Combustible Dusts, a groundbreaking ...