Ex is a term that broadly refers to Explosion Safety of products operating in Explosive Atmospheres and Hazardous Locations such as oil refineries and underground coal mines.

Ex Certification is a process of obtaining a formal certificate enabling a product to be used in Hazardous Locations. Ex certification ensures that the product meets rigorous safety standards and requirements – this is achieved through detailed assessment and thorough testing.

An example of a product requiring Ex Certification is a Flammable Gas Detector intended to be used on an oil rig.