Gas filters and combined filters with the EN 14387:2004+A1:2008 rating are tested for their ability to remove specific gases, vapors, and particles, as well as their mechanical strength and breathing resistance. This ensures the filter performs reliably, allowing you to breathe safely when using a compatible respiratory protective device in hazardous environments.

Particle filters for reusable respirators with the EN 143:2021 rating are tested for their ability to filter hazardous particles such as dust and aerosols from the air. This ensures the filters provide effective protection for your respiratory system, with different classes (P1, P2, P3) indicating varying levels of filtration efficiency for you to choose from.

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PPE stands for "personal protective equipment." PPE Category 3 refers to equipment that is complex and provide the highest level of protection such as powered respirators, SCBA, and full body suits. In Europe, PPE Category 3 must meet certain safety standards set by the European Union, which means that it must be designed and manufactured to protect the user without causing harm. Companies that make or sell PPE must prove that it meets these standards. They also must have a quality management system in place, have to be audited regularly by a notified body and have to have a technical documentation.