# Council Directive of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment (89/686/EEC), Division 2.6: PPE for use in explosive atmospheres

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

PPE intended for use in explosive atmospheres must be so designed and manufactured that it cannot be the source of an electric, electrostatic or impact-induced arc or spark likely to cause an explosive mixture to ignite.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1989/686/annex/II/division/2/division/2.6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1989-686/annex-II/division-2/division-2.6
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