Fire and Explosion Hazards Associated with Electrostatic Powder Coating

This paper presents fire and explosion hazards during electrostatic powder coating, and describes the course of the process as well as the characteristics of powder coating as a combustible material. Potential sources of ignition that could initiate a fire of a dust layer or an explosion of a dust-air mixture have been identified. The minimum requirements and recommendations raising the level of safety in the area of coating installations are presented.