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Record 1 2019-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Environment
CONT

Explosive atmospheres occur when flammable gases, mist, vapours or dust are mixed with air. This creates a risk of explosion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
  • Environnement
CONT

Il ne peut y avoir explosion que sous certaines conditions [...] après formation d'une atmosphère explosive, résultant d'un mélange en suspension dans l'air de substances combustibles dans des proportions telles qu'une source d'inflammation d'énergie suffisante produise son explosion.

Spanish

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