SCHÜTZ ATEX IBCs | Hazardous Area Zone 1 & Zone 2

ATEX IBCs | SCHÜTZ

Suitable for Hazardous Area Zone 1 & Zone 2

SCHÜTZ produces ATEX IBCs, which are specially designed to safely handle hazardous materials in potentially explosive atmospheres. These IBCs are constructed with features that prevent the ignition of flammable gases, vapors, or dust inside the container, making them suitable for use in environments where there is a risk of explosion.

Schutz’s ATEX IBCs are tested and certified to meet the strict safety requirements of the ATEX directive, ensuring that they provide reliable containment and protection for dangerous substances. They comply with the highest safety standards, offer maximum handling convenience and provide economic efficiency.

The ATEX-approved IBCs are constructed from high-quality materials and are available in various sizes and configurations to suit different packaging needs.

SCHÜTZ offers packaging specially designed for the challenging use in ex-zones; thanks to their innovative security layer technology, this packaging ideally complies with the basic legal requirements for ex-zone packaging systems which are as follows:

• Use in an ex-zone, irrespective of the properties of the filling goods (IEC/TS 60079-32-1:2013 & TRGS 727:2016)
• The filling product has a flash point of ≤ 60 degrees Celsius (ADR 4.1.2.1)

➡ Thorne & Derrick can also provide a selection of standard IBC heaters suitable for a variety of requirements. Our heating jacket technology can be adapted to suit non-standard containers and bespoke applications – suitable for both harsh industrial and hazardous areas.

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SCHÜTZ ATEX IBCS

Security-Layer Technology

SCHÜTZ Security-Layer Technology enables us to produce plastic containers with up to six different layers.

3 LAYERS

Depending on the technical requirements, SCHÜTZ ECOBULK IBC’s are equipped with an inner bottle that has either a thin antistatic or a conductive outer layer. A conductive connection on the valve prevents the filling product from becoming statically charged. Additionally, the containers can be supplied with protection for sensitive filling goods against light and UV radiation.

6 LAYERS

In addition to a conductive or antistatic outer layer, an EVOH permeation barrier can be integrated as an inner layer. Increased protection against permeation provides additional safety and economy, particularly for IBCs filled with highly permeable products, e.g. substances containing solvents. For example, this effectively prevents the formation of an explosive atmosphere inside the container when IBCs are being transported in ISO containers.

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ECOBULK ATEX IBC RANGE

The following SCHÜTZ IBCs are approved for the use in hazardous areas zone 1 and 2 and for the transport of liquids with a flashpoint ≤ 60° C and a minimum ignition energy of > 0.2 mJ:

	ATEX IBC ECOBULK MX-EX Antistatic The multi-layered IBC by SCHÜTZ for use in hazardous areas. Antistatic outer layer for use in Ex zones 1 and 2 Grounding of the filling material via the fitting Can be used for goods with a maximum density of 1.6
ATEX IBC ECOBULK MX-EX Conductive  The multi-layered IBC by SCHÜTZ for use in hazardous areas. Conductive outer layer for use in Ex zones 1 and 2 Can be used for goods with a maximum density of 1.6
	ATEX IBC ECOBULK SX-EX The IBC with steel jacket for safety in hazardous areas. Approved for use in Ex zones 1 and 2 The complete steel coating makes the outer surface of the container electrically conductive – electrostatic charges on the container are therefore excluded The electrostatic charge of the contents is discharged via a grounded outlet fitting Increased resistance to mechanical and thermal stress
ATEX IBC ECOBULK MX-EX-EV Antistatic The IBC is for use in hazardous areas and has an additional EVOH permeation barrier. Gas and permeation barrier EVOH as the inner layer of the inner container Antistatic outer layer for use in Ex zones 1 and 2
	ATEX IBC ECOBULK MX-EX-EV Conductive  The IBC is for use in hazardous areas and has an additional EVOH permeation barrier. Gas and permeation barrier EVOH as the inner layer of the inner container Conductive outer layer for use in Ex zones 1 and 2