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E DIN EN IEC 60079-10-2 VDE 0165-102:2026-01

Explosive atmospheres

Part 10-2: Classification of areas – Explosive dust atmospheres

(IEC 31J/383/CDV:2025); German and English version prEN IEC 60079-10-2:2025
Class/Status: Draft, valid
Released: 2026 -01   Published: 2025-12 -12
VDE Art. No.: 1100861
End of objection deadline: 2026-02-12

This part of IEC 60079 is concerned with the identification and classification of areas where explosive dust atmospheres and combustible dust layers are present, in order to permit the proper assessment of ignition sources in such areas. In this document, explosive dust atmospheres and combustible dust layers are treated separately. In Clause 4, area classification for explosive dusts clouds is described, with dust layers acting as one of the possible sources of release. In Clause 7 other general considerations for dust layers are described.