Respiratory protective devices - Particle filters - Requirements, testing, marking
This document specifies particle filters for use as replaceable components in unassisted respiratory
protective devices (RPD) with the exception of escape devices and filtering face pieces.
Laboratory tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
Some filters complying with this document can also be suitable for use with other types of respiratory
protective devices and/or escape devices. If so, they need to be tested and marked according to the
appropriate European Standard.
This document does not cover requirements concerning respiratory hygiene. Requirements for
decrease of the microbiological hazards caused by the growth of bacteria and viruses on the filtration
material are not determined.
ΚΩΔΙΚΟΣ ΠΡΟΪΟΝΤΟΣ:
CYS EN 143:2021
This document specifies particle filters for use as replaceable components in unassisted respiratory
protective devices (RPD) with the exception of escape devices and filtering face pieces.
Laboratory tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
Some filters complying with this document can also be suitable for use with other types of respiratory
protective devices and/or escape devices. If so, they need to be tested and marked according to the
appropriate European Standard.
This document does not cover requirements concerning respiratory hygiene. Requirements for
decrease of the microbiological hazards caused by the growth of bacteria and viruses on the filtration
material are not determined.