Combustible Dust Testing That Moves You from Guesswork to Precision
Get the Data You Need to Control Risk, Ensure Compliance, and Protect What Matters
Combustible dust poses serious, often underestimated risks from catastrophic explosions to regulatory violations and business interruptions. DEKRA’s combustible dust testing services help you detect hazards early, comply with NFPA 652, and implement control measures that save lives and protect assets. With decades of process safety experience and ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories, DEKRA is the trusted partner for companies managing flammable powders, fibers, and other combustible dust risks across manufacturing, processing, and storage environments.
Why Combustible Dust Testing Matters
Failure to understand the explosibility or ignition sensitivity of your materials can lead to:
Failure to understand the explosibility or ignition sensitivity of your materials can lead to:
- Dust explosions or flash fires
- Injuries, fatalities, and facility loss
- Legal liability and fines
- Permitting delays and shutdowns
- Production interruptions and reputational damage
Whether you're launching a new process, performing a Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA), or responding to a compliance gap, our combustible dust testing helps you take the right steps with confidence.
Our Combustible Dust Testing Services
We offer a full suite of testing services to support hazard identification, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.
We offer a full suite of testing services to support hazard identification, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.
Hazard Identification and Classification
- Go / No-Go Screening
- Burning Rate Testing
Ignition Sensitivity Testing
- Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE)
- Minimum Ignition Temperature (Dust Cloud)
- Minimum Ignition Temperature (Dust Layer)
Dust Flammability and Explosion Parameters
- Minimum Explosible Concentration (MEC)
- Limiting Oxygen Concentration (LOC)
- Explosion Severity (Kst, Pmax)
Additional Services
- Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA)
- NFPA 652 compliance support
- Combustible dust hazard management consulting
- Custom training and competence development
All testing is conducted using standardized methods and can be supported by performance-based consulting for tailored risk control measures.
Why Choose DEKRA for Combustible Dust Testing
- ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories
- Decades of real-world experience across industries
- Global process safety expertise and regulatory insight
- Available GLP testing through our Southampton, UK lab
- Integrated testing, consulting, and training from one partner
We help you go beyond the data by translating test results into clear, actionable safety strategies.
Start Your Combustible Dust Risk Assessment Today
Combustible dust hazards are preventable, but only if you know they exist. DEKRA helps you find the risks, understand the science, and take control.
Combustible dust hazards are preventable, but only if you know they exist. DEKRA helps you find the risks, understand the science, and take control.
Request a Consultation or Contact Us today to speak with a DEKRA combustible dust expert.
