Product Selection Guides
Respiratory Selection Guide
| Particulate Contaminants |
Disposable
Air Purifying Facepeice with filter
PAPR with filter
Airline
SCBA |
| Gas/Vapor Contaminant |
Air Purifying with chemical cartridges
PAPR with chemical cartridges
Airline
SCBA |
| Gas/Vapor/Particulate Contaminants |
Air Purifying with chemical cartridges and filters
PAPR with chemical cartridges and filter
Airline
SCBA |
| Oxygen Deficient or IDHL (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health) |
Airline with escape cylinder
SCBA |
|
Filter Selection
| N - Filters non-oil based particulates |
No time restrictions |
| R - Filters non-oil & oil based particulates |
Use restricted to one 8-hour shift |
| P - Filters non-oil & oil based particulates |
No time restrictions |
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Filter Classes
| N |
N95 |
N99 |
N100 |
| R |
R95 |
R99 |
R100 |
| P |
P95 |
P99 |
P100 |
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