What is ATEX?

ATEX (ATmosphère EXplosible) refers to two new EU directives about danger of explosion within different areas  The first ATEX directive (94/9/ EC) deals with requirements put on equipment for use in areas with danger of explosion  The manufacturer has to fulfil the requirements and mark his products with categories  The sec- ond ATEX directive (99/92/EC) deals with the minimum safety and health requirements that the owner of the equipment has to fulfil, when working in areas with danger of explosion