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[mk=john]

Hi
As in the title, i am just checking, does spraying celly create expolosive vapours?
I will be spraying in a detatched garage in my garden, and abviously i need to consider this. I have recently been told that the ventilation fan I have received is not `explosion proof' meaning that if it sparks it can ignite a flammable vapour.

Cheers

[midridge2]

the easy answer is yes.
any spark can ignite the thinners fumes that is why spray booths have to have the correct sealed light units and sealed fans.
i have painted dozens of cars with celly in small garages with out a fan and make sure that i open the doors when finished to allow the fumes out and fresh air in before i switch lights etc off.

[newdawn1st]

just to add any fine powder (not usually considered flammable) can explode if ignited when a large amount is suspended in air, thats why powder silo's are dangerous places. For an example flour