Respiratory Protection

We can offer a full range of respiratory protective equipment tested to the relevant European Standards and CE certification.

Selecting the correct respiratory protection requires a working knowledge of the relevant legislation, respiratory hazards and the various types of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) that are available.

Selection of Respiratory Protection follows a basic four step method:

  • Identify the hazards - Dust, mist, metal fume, gas, vapour
  • Assess the hazards - Measure the hazard level. Assess other protection - skin & eye
  • Select the proper respirator - Disposable half mask, full face, powered, airline.
  • Training in fitting and use - To optimise respiratory protection.

When matching the performance level of Respiratory Protection to the measured respiratory hazard level, the Assigned Protection Factor should now be used in place of the Nominal Protection Factor.

  • Nominal Protection Factor (NPF) - derived from the performance categories of European Standards to which all respirators are tested.
  • Assigned Protection Factor (APF) - based on workplace protection factor studies and listed in BS4275. This figure is used for selection calculations.

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A range of disposable and reusable masks offers protection against most gases, vapours and particulates.

3M™ 6000 Series

Incorporating a soft, hypo-allergenic facepiece material and central exhalation valve, the 3M 6000 Series Half Masks and Full Face Masks are cool and comfortable to wear. Combined with the 3M 6000/2000 Series bayonet attachment filters to provide protection against a range of hazards.
  • 6051 A1 Organic Vapour Filter
  • 6055 A2 Organic Vapour Filter
  • 6054 K1 Ammonia Filter
  • 6057 ABE1 Organic, Inorganic Vapours and Acid Gas Filter
  • 6075 A1 and Formaldehyde Filter
  • 6099 ABEK1 Organic, Inorganic, Acid Gas, and Ammonia Filters
  • 6099 ABEK2P3Sl Organic, Inorganic, Acid Gas, Ammonia and Particulate Protection Filter (Full Face only)
  • 6098 AXP3SL For use against Single Compound Organic Vapours and Particulate Protection (Full Face only)

3M™ 4000Series

The 3M 4000 Series is a range of totally unique respirators which use new technology to provide effective protection combined with exceptional comfort. Fully disposable, the integral construction offers reliable protection against most gases, vapours and particulates. This is complemented with a parabolic valve reducing breathing resistance whilst preventing heat build-up. (Tested to EN405)
  • 4251 Organic Vapour/Particulate Respirator A1P1
  • 4255 Organic Vapour/Particulate Respirator A2P2
  • 4277 Organic Vapour/Inorganic & Acid Gases/Particulate Respirator ABE1P2
  • 4279 Organic Vapour/Inorganic & Acid Gases/Ammonia/Particulate Respirator ABEK1P2

 

 

Particulate Filters

P, P2 and P3 with Ozone Filters also available to fit face masks.

  • 2125 Particulate Filter P2
  • 2128 Particulate Filter P2 - Below OEL Organic Vapours & Acid Gases
  • 2135 Particulate Filter P3
  • 2136 particulate Filter P3 - Below OEL Acid Gases
  • 2137 Particulate Filter P3 - Below OEL Organic Vapours

New to the range are:

  • 3M Airstream™
  • Breathe Easy™
  • Dustmaster™
  • Powered Air and Air-Fed Respirators.

 

 

 

3M™ Masks and Respirators

P1 Respirators: Fine Dusts

EN149 FFP1S APF: 4 x OEL

  • 8710E Dust Respirator
  • 8812 Valved Dust Respirator
  • 9310 Premium Dust Respirator
  • 9312 Premium Valved Dust Respirator

P1 Speciality Respirators

EN149 FFP1S APF: 4 x OEL

  • 9906 Hydrogen Fluoride Respirator
  • 9913 Nuisance Odour Respirator
  • 9915 Nuisance Level Acid Gas Respirator

P2S Respirators: Dust & Water-based Mists

EN149 FFP2S APF: 10 x OEL

  • 8810 Dust/Mist Respirator
  • 8822 Valved Dust/Mist Respirator
  • 9320 Premium Dust/Mist Respirator
  • 9322 Premium Valved Dust/Mist Respirator

 

 

 

 

P2SL Respirators: Dusts and Mists

EN149 FFP2S APF: 10 x OEL

  • 8825 Dust/Mist/Metal Fume Respirator

P2S Welding Respirator: Metal Fume, Ozone

EN149 FFP2S APF: 10 x OEL

  • 9925 Premium Welding Fume Respirator

P3S Respirators : Dusts, Water-based Mists, Metal Fume

EN149 FFP3S APF: 20 x OEL

  • 8832 Dust/Mist/Metal Fume Respirator
  • 9332 Premium Valved Dust/Mist/Metal Fume Respirator

P3SL Respirator: Dusts, Mists, Metal Fume

EN149 FFP3SL APF: 20 x OEL

  • 8835 Dust/Mist/Metal Fume Respirator

Nuisance Dust Mask

  • 8500 Nuisance Dust Mask - Offers relief from coarse particles of non-toxic/nuisance dusts.

CN Range

Take a breath of fresh air. Respiratory protection with the following benefits:

  • Low Breathing Resistance: The CN 785 (FFP3S) breathing resistance is more than ten times less than the European Standard EN149 requires (26 Pa at 951/mm).
  • Individual Hygiene Pack: Each mask is single packed with instructions for use. This is hygienic and practical.
  • Dispenser Box: The dispenser pack can be hooked up, then just open the flap and they are ready to use.
  • Fold-Flat Design: CN fold Hats are always at your disposal, e.g. under your helmet or in your pocket.
  • Charcoal Fitter: Combi masks supply additional protection against nuisance odour/gases below OEL.
  • The Perfect Fit: All our masks have the unique adjusting clip. In combination with the round looped straps, you always get a comfortable fit
  • Colour Coded: The colour of the adjusting clips and valves always tells you the masks level of protection.

CN310 Fold Flat Respirator Mask FFP1S - A low price alternative, slightly thinner filter media. CN78 Fold Flat Respirator Mask FFPiS - High filtration capacity and low breathing resistance. CN98 - Fold Flat Respirator Mask FFP2S - Very high filtation capacity and extremely low breathing resistance.

Moldex Metric Range

Pura-mask 2365 Valved Respirator FFPiS - For non-toxic dusts, fumes and water based mists

Pura-mask 2405 VaLved Respirator FFP2S - For toxic dusts, fumes and water based mists.

Pura-mask 3405 Valved Respirator FFP3SL - Toxic dusts, fumes and mists (water and non-water based).

 

 

Stephens Itex Range

Safeair 2 Half Mask

A twin-cartridge half mask approved to EN140 and ergonomically designed to fit the majority of human facial features in an antidermatitic silicone rubber, incorporating user-friendly comfort design and with a minimum of breathing resistance when used together with suitable cartridge filters.

Safeair P2 Particle Filter

Particle filter of class P2 for the protection against solid and liquid particulate matter of harmful substances to the efficiency required by EN143.

Safeair A1 Gas Filter

Activated carbon gas filter of class A1 for the filtering of organic vapours and gas (solvents) to the efficiency required by EN141.