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ioKinetic An ISO accredited, ultramodern testing facility that can assist in minimizing operational risks. Safety testing and consulting is our business.

All of our testing is conducted by our "hands-on" engineers and scientists. The same experts design the testing, approve the test results, analyze the data and evaluate your process. We track and help develop advances to existing methods. We stay on top of changes to regulations, standards and RAGAGEP so you don't have to. As users of the data, we are in a unique position to help you define test plans that will provide the answers to your questions. We are experts at generating chemical reactivity and combustible dust data. Our consulting services will help you apply that data to improve your operations and minimize your risk. Social Media Terms of Use: Thank you for positively contributing to this ioKinetic page. Please ensure that your comments and content are appropriate. ioKinetic does not monitor every comment, but it reserves the right to review and remove any posting, comment or other material at any time for any reason, including anything we consider inappropriate or offensive. Comments or user content posted to this page do not necessarily reflect the opinions of ioKinetic, our affiliates or our employees. ioKinetic (a) does not represent or warrant the accuracy of any content, materials, information, data, comments, opinions or statements made or provided on this page, including by any ioKinetic personnel, (b) does not endorse any page content and (c) is not otherwise liable or responsible for the content of, or your reliance on, any page content. Copyright in the page content is owned by ioKinetic unless otherwise indicated. ioKinetic reserves the right to use any page content you provide or submit here for its legitimate business purposes. If you do not agree with these terms of use please do not participate in this page.

Measuring key properties for a dust at the particular process conditions (temperature, particle size, moisture content, ...
10/15/2026

Measuring key properties for a dust at the particular process conditions (temperature, particle size, moisture content, etc.) is the first step in evaluating and addressing the hazards of a combustible dust. The most commonly measured properties are listed in this table from ASTM International

To pass rigorous industrial safety audits, a deflagration vent design must prove it controls both the internal physical ...
10/15/2026

To pass rigorous industrial safety audits, a deflagration vent design must prove it controls both the internal physical forces of an explosion and its external environmental consequences.

ioKinetic has the experience and equipment to reliably make this happen:

• Accurate material characterization

• Exclusion zone and trajectory mapping

• Combustible dust management integration

• Advanced dynamic process simulation

• Optimized design to ensure compliance and structural integrity

Ensure your facility's safety. Contact us today. https://bit.ly/4jjAqFy

On February 7, 2003, an explosion and fire inside a vent collection system at a manufacturing facility critically injure...
10/15/2026

On February 7, 2003, an explosion and fire inside a vent collection system at a manufacturing facility critically injured one employee, sent 18 others to the hospital, and prompted an evacuation.

Key safety issues:
• Process Hazard Analysis (PHA): The facility lacked systematic hazard evaluation when designing and interconnecting multiple chemical process exhausts into a single Vent Collection System (VCS). The facility failed to evaluate how chemical vapors, mists, and particulates from separate batch operations could interact within common ductwork.

• Management of Change (MOC): The facility made numerous system modifications and additions over an 11-year period without adequate safety review or engineering evaluation.

• Operating Procedures: The facility lacked standardized operating procedures (SOPs) or safe line-breaking / unblocking procedures for ductwork handling hazardous deposits.

• Mechanical Integrity: The facility did not have adequate inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance protocols for ventilation ducting and pollution control equipment.

• Emergency Planning and Response: The emergency plan did not meet minimum regulatory requirements and did not anticipate a catastrophic ductwork explosion or a localized toxic gas/smoke release resulting from maintenance activities on pollution control and ventilation equipment.

Read the US Chemical Safety Board incident report for important lessons on dust safety and stay safe. https://bit.ly/4hX7Hp7

When introducing a new product, ensuring equipment protection is critical.A global manufacturer of specialty minerals an...
10/15/2026

When introducing a new product, ensuring equipment protection is critical.

A global manufacturer of specialty minerals and fertilizers was evaluating a new product for their facility containing combustible dust. The client wanted to ensure complete protection for their equipment while processing this new material.

Key outcomes of the evaluation:
• Identified key gaps between facility installation/operation and compliance requirements as defined in NFPA 654.

• Evaluated overpressure scenarios using Process Safety Office® SuperChems™ software to determine exact required relief areas.

• Provided suggested alternatives for less obvious scenarios to be evaluated through a HAZOP determination of risk.

• Delivered 27 detailed recommendations that served as a guide for estimating the cost of facility improvements.

Learn the advantages of working with the ioKinetic team. https://bit.ly/42TQYJr

When scaling new product development in pharmaceutical pilot plants, aggressive commercialization schedules cannot come ...
10/07/2026

When scaling new product development in pharmaceutical pilot plants, aggressive commercialization schedules cannot come at the expense of process safety.

An international pharmaceutical company faced this exact challenge: keeping a fast-paced development schedule on track while requiring specialized technical support for chemical reactivity testing and process safety evaluation.

ioKinetic stepped in to provide dedicated technical support, helping the client evaluate chemical reactivity risks and implement proper safety controls without stalling their pilot plant operations.

Key Outcomes:
• Validated chemical reactivity data for process scale-up

• Identified and mitigated thermal and reactivity risks early

• Safeguarded pilot plant operations without missing development milestones

Read the full case study to learn the advantages of working with the ioKinetic team. https://bit.ly/39Bhlxh

On November 15, 2013, an accidental chemical mixing incident occurred at an electroplating and plastic coating facility ...
10/07/2026

On November 15, 2013, an accidental chemical mixing incident occurred at an electroplating and plastic coating facility in France that resulted in the evacuation of the site, the hospitalization of eleven employees, and a multi-day shutdown of plant operations.

Key safety management lessons:

• Inadequate Chemical Receiving and Inventory Protocols: Unauthorized personnel accepted and stored hazardous chemicals without inspecting individual container labels.

• Uncontrolled Modifications: Accepting mismatched container deliveries and substituting material without label verification went undetected due to weak administrative controls.

• Lack of Process Safety Training & Competency: Technicians lacked sufficient hazard awareness regarding routine operations, leading to failure to verify container labels and misjudging the consequences of chemical mischarge.

Read the BARPI incident report for important lessons on chemical reactivity safety and stay safe. https://bit.ly/4AUAwto

On June 23, 2020, a dust explosion occurred at the New England Wood Pellet facility in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, leading t...
09/29/2026

On June 23, 2020, a dust explosion occurred at the New England Wood Pellet facility in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, leading to significant damage and injury. An Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigation revealed the presence of combustible wood dust, inadequate dust control measures, and a lack of proper safety protocols. Through an unknown ignition source, possibly sparks, heat, or electrical equipment, the dust detonated.

Become more aware of the dangers of combustible dust and discover how to assess the hazard level at your facility. Even a thin layer of dust less than 1/8th of an inch thick can trigger explosions due to the increased explosive potential of smaller particles. Read this article for valuable information on dust hazards. https://bit.ly/4hTNUGI

ioKinetic has extensive experience with the evaluation and interpretation of dust hazard test data. We can assist your organization with the development of a cost-effective test plan to characterize dust hazards. Contact us. We’d love to hear from you.

09/23/2026

How is a traditional Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) truly different from particulate solids or dust-focused Dust hazards analysis (DHA)?

Read this white paper by Judy Perry, CCPSC, and Georges Melhem, Ph.D., FAIChE, for guidance on the most current dust hazard analysis requirements, to best complete those requirements to meet regulations, as well as internal obligations to maintain a safe work environment. https://bit.ly/47dAhMq

Key points covered include:

• Regulatory Enforcement:

• Key Differences Between a DHA and PHA

• Methodology Limitations

• The Risk-Ranked Checklist Approach

• Particulate Characterization

• Determining Allowable Accumulations

In dust-handling facilities, the primary hazard—combustible particulate solids—is already well-known. Hidden, complex chemical reaction hazards rarely surface during a particulate solids’ evaluation. Instead, the challenge lies in managing a solid material that naturally migrates, settles, and disperses.

09/23/2026

On January 29, 2003, an explosion and fire destroyed a healthcare products manufacturing plant in Kinston, North Carolina, causing six deaths, dozens of injuries, and hundreds of job losses. Neil Prophet shares an important process safety incident. We hope learning about the causes of accidents and near misses that have occurred in the past will help you to prevent a recurrence today.

Boost your team's productivity with Process Safety Office® PSMPro® — the all-in-one risk and compliance suite. You'll lo...
09/23/2026

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