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RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
PROTECT YOURSELF - SEEK TO UNDERSTAND
An unsuitable respiratory protective device can be dangerous.
The protection of respiratory airways is ensured by the following:
Protection from particulates, dust and aerosols:
It is often recommended to combine both functions, particularly in the
presence of vapours, at ambient temperature, which can, through
condensation, lead to fine droplets. • Class 1 (P1 or FFP1) for protection against course solid
particles without specific toxicity (calcium carbonate)
• Class 2 (P2 or FFP2) against solid and/or liquid aerosols
and/or liquids indicated as dangerous or irritating (silicon
dioxide – sodium
carbonate)
• Class 3 (P3 or FFP3) against toxic solid and/or liquids
(beryllium – calcium carbonate – exotic woods)
Filter use categories: Choosing a filter:
Gas /Vapour protection:
• Class 1 for a gas content below 0.1% in volume (filters)
• Class 2 for a gas content between 0.1% and 0.5% in volume
(cartridges)
• Class 3 for a gas content between 0.5% and 1% in volume (large
capacity canisters worn on the belt) A filtering cartridge is selected according to the following:
• The toxic substances from which protection is sought
• The mode of operation and length of action
• The work to be performed
• The devices at hand
• A gas filter when the hazard involved is in gaseous form
• An aerosol filter when the hazard concerns solid or liquid
particulates
Applications and Markings
Colour mark
Type Application
A Organic gases and vapours
(boiling point >65˚C)
B
Class
Max. allowed gas concentration Standard
1
2
3 1000 ml/m 3 (0.1 Vol.-%)
5000 ml/m 3 (0.5 Vol.-%)
8000 ml/m 3 (0.8 Vol.-%) EN 14387
Inorganic gases and vapours
(not CO), e.g. chlorine, H 2 S,
HCN ... 1
2
3 1000 ml/m 3 (0.1 Vol.-%)
5000 ml/m 3 (0.5 Vol.-%)
10000 ml/m 3 (1.0 Vol.-%) EN 14387
E Sulfur dioxide and
acidic gases and vapours 1
2
3 1000 ml/m 3 (0.1 Vol.-%)
5000 ml/m 3 (0.5 Vol.-%)
10000 ml/m 3 (1.0 Vol.-%) EN 14387
K Ammonia and organic
ammonia derivatives 1
2
3 1000 ml/m 3 (0.1 Vol.-%)
5000 ml/m 3 (0.5 Vol.-%)
10000 ml/m 3 (1.0 Vol.-%) EN 14387
AX Organic gases and vapours
(boiling point <65˚C)
of low boiling substance
groups 1 and 2 – Gr. 1 (100 ml/m 3 max. 40 min.)
Gr. 1 (500 ml/m 3 max. 20 min.)
Gr. 2 (1000 ml/m 3 max. 60 min.)
Gr. 2 (5000 ml/m 3 max. 20 min.) EN 14387
NO-P3 Nitrogen oxides
e.g. NO, NO 2 , NO X
and particles – Maximum allowed time of use
20 minutes EN 14387
Hg-P3 Mercury vapours
and particles – Maximum allowed time of use
50 hours EN 14387
CO* Carbon monoxyde – Local guidelines DIN 58620
EN 14387
Reactor
P3* Radioactive iodine
and particles – Local guidelines DIN 3181*
P Particles 1
2
3 Max. filter penetration 20%
Max. filter penetration 6%
Max. filter penetration 0.05% EN 143
EN 14387
*only colour mark and type standardized
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