EnviroStrip® WHEAT STARCH MEDIA & EnviroStrip® XL CORN HYBRID POLYMER

THE FACTS ON EXPLOSIBILITY

Three conditions must be present for dust explosions to occur:

  1. A sufficient concentration of dust particles small enough to be held
    in suspension.
  2. Enough air to support combustion of the dust.
  3. An energy source strong enough to initiate combustion.

Proper engineering controls can mitigate the potential risks of an explosion.

Removal or control of any one of these three conditions will prevent an explosion. Cyclones, screening devices, and ventilation equipment are used to control dust levels within a dry blast system.

Proper grounding of all equipment, and the use of de-ionizers and magnetic separators minimize static buildup within a dry blast system.

It takes considerably more energy to cause an explosion in EnviroStrip® Wheat Starch Media or XL CHP than in many common, everyday materials.

EnviroStrip® Wheat Starch and XL Corn Hybrid Polymer media pose less risk than various plastic media

EnviroStrip® media particles greater than 120 mesh in size do not ignite. Only the fine dust particles are of concern.

EnviroStrip® media dust is very difficult to ignite … and, even if ignited, will yield only a weak explosion.

Complete Documentation of EnviroStrip® Media Explosibility Data is available on request.

Laboratory
Title

CANMET 1 (Canada)
Explosibility Tests on Ogilvie Mills Ltd. Starch Dust Samples

CANMET 1 (Canada)
Explosibility Tests on Ogilvie Mills Ltd. Starch Dust Samples Part II

NCEL 2 (USA)
Explosibility and Ignitability of Plastic Abrasive Media

Chilworth (USA)
Executive Summary of Dust Explosion Hazards Tests

EnviroStrip® Wheat Starch Media and XL CHP are safe to use.

 
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