• Common Causal Factors:
  - Design flaws in ventilation system
  - Lack of hazard assessment
  - Lack of prevention & mitigation
• May cause explosion when:
  - Dispersed in air or other oxidant
  - Concentration is at or above minimum explosible concentration
  - Ignition source is present
  - Dust is confined
• Explosions can cause major damage and even trigger secondary explosions                       

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