防爆照明分為三類: 國際投資協會, IIB, 和IIC.
IIA級
Suitable for places with gasoline-like substances, 例如加油站. 該類別的代表氣體是丙烷.
IIB類
Used in general factories where hazardous gases are present. 乙烯 is the representative gas for this classification.
Class IIC
Designed for factories exposed to 氫, 乙炔, or carbon disulfide.