Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) not worn or selected appropriately is totally ineffective and may give the user a false sense of protection. Ensure you are always wearing the correct equipment for each job. The guide below will assist you in choosing the correct filter protection level depending on the job being undertaken. For our full selection of respiratory Equipment Including face masks and filters, click here
Type & Colour Code
Application
A1
Organic gases and vapours (e.g. solvents)
A2
Long duration, for organic gases and vapours
A1
B1
E1
Organic, inorganic, acid gases / vapours
A1
B1
E1
K1
Organic, inorganic, acid gases / vapours and ammonia
A1
P3
organic gases and vapours solid and liquid particles
A2
P3
Long Duration, for organic gases and vapours, solid and liquid particles
A1
B1
E1
P3
Organic, inorganic and acid gases and vapours, solid and liquid particles
A1
B1
E1
K1
P3
Organic, inorganic, acid gases and vapours, ammonia, solid and liquid particles
