This European Standard specifies particle filters for use as components in unassisted respiratory protective devices with the exception of escape apparatus and filtering facepieces.
Laboratory tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
Some filters complying with this European Standard may also be suitable for use with other types of respiratory protective devices and, if so, shall be tested and marked according to the appropriate European Standard.
BS EN 143:2000 Referenced Document
EN 132 Respiratory protective devices - Definitions of terms and pictograms
EN 13274-5:2001 Respiratory protective devices - Methods of test - Part 5: Climatic conditions*, 2001-04-01 Update
EN 134 Respiratory protective devices - Nomenclature of components*, 2024-03-27 Update
EN 148-1 Respiratory protective devices - Threads for facepieces - Part 1: Standard thread connection*, 2018-12-01 Update