Top 8 Best Intrinsically Safe Flashlights updated 8/12/2021

We here at Flashlight University have compiled a list of the top 8 best intrinsically safe flashlights.  With the burgeoning oil and gas industry in the United States, intrinsically safe flashlights are more in demand than ever.

Intrinsically safe flashlights are designed to be used within hazardous environments where ignitable gases and vapors, dusts, or fibers can be present in the air.  What does intrinsically safe mean?  It means that the flashlight is designed not to produce sparks, or at least not to produce sparks that have enough energy to ignite the surroundings.  Click here to learn more about flashlight safety ratings and approvals.

1. Koehler BrightStar Worksafe Intrinsic Razor Flashlight

Koehler BrightStar Intrinsic Razor FlashlightThe Koehler BrightStar Worksafe Intrinsic Razor has a focused beam with an output of 325 lumens and a maximum beam range of 774 feet. This tough work light is waterproof and Intrinsically Safe for use in hazardous environments. The Worksafe Intrinsic Razor flashlight is available with front facing LED only or front facing plus downward facing LED.

Intrinsically Safe; Class I Division 1 Groups A-D; Class I Division 2 Groups A-D; Class II Division 1 Groups E-G; Class II Division 2 Groups F, G; Class III; T3

2. Nightstick Intrinsically Safe Scene Light

Nightstick Intrinsically Safe Scene LightThe Nightstick® Intrinsically Safe Rechargeable Scene Light illuminates a large area with 1,000 lumens in high. It is available with or without a 6 foot tripod stand. It has a strong magnetic base and the lighting head swivels and pivots allowing you to direct the light where needed – priced at $399.95.

Intrinsically Safe: CLASS I DIV 1 GRPS A-D T4: CLASS II & III DIV 1 GRPS E-G T135°C: CLASS I ZONE 0 Group IIC T4 Ga

 

3. Streamlight Dualie® 2AA Flashlight

Streamlight Dualie 2AA FlashlightThe Streamlight Dualie® 2AA flashlight is a compact multi-function flashlight with both spot and flood lighting. It has a convenient pocket clip plus a magnetic base – priced at $29.45

Intrinsically Safe, Class I, II, Div 1, Groups A,B,C,D,E,F,G; Class III; CL1, ZN 0, IIC, EXIA; T-Code: T4

4. Pelican 3415 with 90° tilting head

Pelican 3415 Intrinsically Safe FlashlightThe Pelican 3415 has a tilting head with spot and flood lighting options and up to 336 lumens. It runs for up to 15 hours on AA batteries. This feature packed Intrinsically Safe flashlight also has a rear clip for easy attachment to a pocket. It is also available with a rear magnet – priced from $40.95.

Intrinsically Safe; Class I, II, III, Div 1

 

5. Underwater Kinetics Surefoot

Underwater Kinetics Surefoot Intrinsically Safe FlashlightThe Underwater Kinetics Surefoot has a front facing LED plus you can twist the front bezel to also shine light downward allowing you to see what’s in front and also below. It runs for 6.5 hours on common AA batteries. The Surefoot is also made in the USA – only $27.15.

Intrinsically Safe; Class I, II, III Div 1 Groups A, B, C, D  T4; Class II Div 1 Groups E, F, G; Class III Div 1 Ex ia -20

6. Streamlight Dualie® Rechargeable Magnet Flashlight

Streamlight Dualie Rechargeable Magnet FlashlightThe Streamlight Dualie® Rechargeable Magnet flashlight has a front facing beam plus downward facing flood light. Slide it into a convenient charging base to recharge. It runs for up to 13.5 hours per charge and has up to 275 lumens. This full featured rechargeable flashlight also has a magnet on the base plus a magnet on the integrated pocket clip – priced from $61.95.

Intrinsically safe; Class I, II, Div 1 Groups A-G, Class III; CL 1, ZN 0, IIC; T-Code: T4

7. Nightstick Integritas Intrinsically Safe Rechargeable Lantern

Nightstick Integritas Intrinsically Safe Rechargeable Lantern

The Nightstick Integritas is a lightweight – only 2.6 pounds; and yet provides an amazingly bright spot beam with 1,750 lumens in high and 1,811 foot beam range. The large pushbutton switch is easy to operate, even when wearing gloves. The Integritas has rear facing green LEDs so that you can be seen from behind – priced from$209.95.

Intrinsically Safe; CLASS I DIV 2 GRPS A-D T3; CLASS II & III DIV 2 GRPS F-G T135°C; CLASS I ZONE 2 Group IIC T3

8. Pelican 1975 AAA Flashlight

Pelican 1975 flashlightThe Pelican 1975 is a compact penlight flashlight that can also be mounted to a helmet or had hat. It has an impressive output of 117 lumens running on common AAA batteries. The 1975 also has an integrated pocket clip – priced from $22.75.

Safety Certified, Class I, II, III, Division 1, Intrinsically Safe