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Critical review of international standards for Respiratory Protective Equipment. II. Gas and vapor removal efficiency and fit testing

Journal Article · · Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States)
The purpose of a Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) standard is to ensure that a minimum level of performance is reached by the respirator. This part of the series of papers compares and reviews the ways in which different countries or standards organizations test respirators designed for protection against gases and vapours for leakage due to improper fitting of the respirator facepiece and gas and vapour removal efficiency of the cartridge/canister.
OSTI ID:
5161501
Journal Information:
Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States) Vol. 44:10; ISSN AIHAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English