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BS 7356:1990

Superseded
Superseded

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Specification for half masks and quarter masks for respiratory protective devices
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-04-1999

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-11-1990

National foreword
Brief history
Text of EN 140
Specification
1. Object and field of application
2. References
3. Definition and description
4. Requirements
5. Testing
6. Marking
7. Instructions for use
Annex
A. Recommended test procedure for exhalation valve
    leakage
Table
1. Summary of tests
Figures
1. Basket and hopper, rubber chippings
2. Facial dimensions
3. Filter simulator for standard thread filters/half
    masks or quarter masks
4. Scheme of the SF6-test rig for inward leakage
5. Assembly of atomizer
6. Apparatus used in the determination of inward
    leakage using sodium chloride
7. Dummy head (Sheffield head) for carbon dioxide
    content test of the inhalation air (dead space)
    for a half mask or a quarter mask
8. Scheme of test rig for carbon dioxide content of
    the inhalation air
9. Test arrangement for tensile force
10. Apertometer
11. Diagram of the apertometer
12. Scheme of exhalation valve leakage test box
13. Scheme of test rig for valve leakage using a single
    cylinder machine
14. 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.

Committee
PH/4
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
28
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
EN 140:1998/AC:1999 Identical

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
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

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