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What Does Explosion-Proof Level CT1 Mean

The correct classification is IICT1, which permits the use with IIC class explosive gases.

Gas ClassificationTemperature Group
-T1T2T3T4T5T6
-T>450450≥T>300300≥T>200200≥T>135135≥T>100100≥T>85
IMethane
IIAEthane, Propane, Acetone, Phenethyl, Ene, Aminobenzene, Toluene, Benzene, Ammonia, Carbon Monoxide, Ethyl Acetate, Acetic AcidButane, Ethanol, Propylene, Butanol, Acetic Acid, Butyl Ester, Amyl Acetate Acetic AnhydridePentane, Hexane, Heptane, Decane, Octane, Gasoline, Hydrogen Sulfide, Cyclohexane, Gasoline, Kerosene, Diesel, PetroleumEther, Acetaldehyde, TrimethylamineEthyl Nitrite
IIBPropylene, Acetylene, Cyclopropane, Coke Oven GasEpoxy Z-Alkane, Epoxy Propane, Butadiene, EthyleneDimethyl Ether, Isoprene, Hydrogen SulfideDiethylether, Dibutyl Ether
IICWater Gas, HydrogenAcetyleneCarbon DisulfideEthyl Nitrate

The T1 classification specifies that the equipment’s maximum surface temperature must not exceed 450°C.

An “Ex” prefix should be present, signifying compliance with European explosion-proof standards.

Dana Lin
Dana Lin Senior Compliance & Safety Engineer

Specializes in global explosion-proof standards (ATEX/IECEx) and rigorous technical compliance, providing the foundational engineering data for industrial safety.

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