Why is Acetylene part of Group IIC of IEC (Group A of NEC)

Ever wonder why Acetylene is classified under Group IIC of the IEC’s explosive material classification system (equivalent to Group A of the NEC material classification)? Why is it classified as much more explosive as compared to say, Methane? Rather than launch into the theory of explosivity and other such things, wouldn’t it be nice to … Read more

Explosion in China while unloading chemicals

Last week a deadly explosion occured while workers were unloading a lacquer-curing agent from a truck at Jinlan Logistics Town in Lanshan District,  Linyi. Seven people died immediately and 11 others died of injuries in hospital. Of those 14 were women. In all it required 26 fire engines and 91 firefightersto put out the blaze. … Read more