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BS 7355:1990

Superseded
Superseded

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Specification for full face masks for respiratory protective devices
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-06-1998

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-11-1990

National foreword
Brief history
Text of EN 136
Specification
Introduction
1. Object and field of application
2. References
3. Definition and description
4. Requirements
5. Testing
6. Marking
7. Instructions for use
Annex
A. Untitled
Figures
1. Basket and hopper rubber chippings
2. Facial dimensions
3. Filter simulator for standard thread filters/
    facepieces
4. Scheme of the SF6-test rig inward leakage
5. Assembly of atomizer
6. Apparatus used in the determination of inward
    leakage using sodium chloride
7. Arrangement of the six propane burners
8. Scheme of a test rig for flammability of a full
    facemask
9. Dummy head (Sheffield head) for carbon dioxide
    content test of the inhalation air (dead space)
    for a full face mask
10. Scheme of test rig for carbon dioxide content of
    the inhalation air
11. Test arrangement for tensile force
12. Apertometer
13. Diagram from the apertometer
14. Scheme of exhalation valve leakage test box
15. Scheme of test rig for valve leakage using a single
    cylinder machine
16. Scheme of test rig for valve leakage using a twin
    cylinder breathing machine
National appendix A
National appendix B
Cooperating organizations

Performance and marking requirements for masks used as part of respiratory equipment.

Committee
PH/4
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
30
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
EN 136:1998/AC:2003 Similar to

BS EN 138:1994 Respiratory protective devices. Specification for fresh air hose breathing apparatus for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly
BS 4275:1997 Guide to implementing an effective respiratory protective device programme
BS EN 269:1995 Respiratory protective devices. Specification for powered fresh air hose breathing apparatus incorporating a hood
EN 138:1994 Respiratory protective devices - Fresh air hose breathing apparatus for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly - Requirements, testing, marking
BS 4163:2000 HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS AND SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS - CODE OF PRACTICE

EN 148-2:1999 Respiratory protective devices - Threads for facepieces - Part 2: Centre thread connection

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