The CT4 explosion-proof classification is considered high.
| Gas Classification | Temperature Group | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | T1 | T2 | T3 | T4 | T5 | T6 |
| - | T＞450 | 450≥T＞300 | 300≥T＞200 | 200≥T＞135 | 135≥T＞100 | 100≥T＞85 |
| I | Methane | |||||
| IIA | Ethane, Propane, Acetone, Phenethyl, Ene, Aminobenzene, Toluene, Benzene, Ammonia, Carbon Monoxide, Ethyl Acetate, Acetic Acid | Butane, Ethanol, Propylene, Butanol, Acetic Acid, Butyl Ester, Amyl Acetate Acetic Anhydride | Pentane, Hexane, Heptane, Decane, Octane, Gasoline, Hydrogen Sulfide, Cyclohexane, Gasoline, Kerosene, Diesel, Petroleum | Ether, Acetaldehyde, Trimethylamine | Ethyl Nitrite | |
| IIB | Propylene, Acetylene, Cyclopropane, Coke Oven Gas | Epoxy Z-Alkane, Epoxy Propane, Butadiene, Ethylene | Dimethyl Ether, Isoprene, Hydrogen Sulfide | Diethylether, Dibutyl Ether | ||
| IIC | Water Gas, Hydrogen | Acetylene | Carbon Disulfide | Ethyl Nitrate | ||
All considered, each device holds an IIC rating, indicating uniformity across this metric; however, distinctions are found within their temperature classifications: T6 devices have a maximum surface temperature of 85°C, T4 devices peak at 135°C, and T1 devices can reach up to 450°C.
T4-rated explosion-proof equipment is highly esteemed and can fully substitute for T1-rated devices. In essence, replacing CT1 equipment with CT4 in any application ensures safety.
