FIBC Type A

Plain Bag - No Static Protection

Safe use:

• To transport non-flammable products
• No flammable solvents or gases present around the bag

Do not use:

• To transport flammable products
• When flammable solvents or gases are present around the bag

FIBC Type B

Plain Bag - Low Breakdown Voltage

Prevents Propagating Brush Discharges

Safe use:

• To transport dry, flammable powders
• No flammable solvents or gases present around the bag

Do not use:

• When flammable solvents or gases are present around the bag

FIBC Type C

• Interconnected Conductive Threads
• Dissipates Charge to Ground
• R_G < 10⁸ Ω

Safe use:

• To transport flammable powders
• When flammable solvents or gases are present around the bag

Do not use:

• When ground connection is not present or has become damaged

FIBC Type D

Safe use:

• To transport flammable powders
• When flammable solvents or gases are present around the bag

Do Not Use:

• When the surface is contaminated or coated with conductive material such as water or grease

Note:

• There is no CENELEC classification, “Groundable Type D.” As noted by the authors of the CENELEC Code of Practice, “Earthing [of FIBC Type D] has only a minor effect on charge dissipation and is not required.” The requirements for effective earthing of an FIBC are defined under FIBC Type C - the conductive fabric and the conductive threads or filaments shall have a resistance to the earthing point of less than 10⁸ Ω-meter. If a grounded FIBC is absolutely required, use FIBC Type C.