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Respirator Testing

 Title 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 84 requires that respirators submitted for evaluation against the terms of the Standard must be accompanied by data that demonstrate the respirator under evaluation meets or exceeds the performance requirements set forth therein.  Once approved, the quality assurance requirements specified in Subpart E of the Standard require an ongoing effort by the approval holder for the purpose of assuring not only the material aspects, but the performance level of the approved product.

To facilitate both of these activities, the current Standard Test Procedures used by NIOSH/NPPTL are posted here according to the following categories.  Accordingly, some procedures may be listed in more than one category.

Current Air-Purifying Respirator Test Procedures

Current Air-Supplied Respirator Test Procedures

Current Procedures related to Facepiece Fit (Air-Purifying and Air-Supplied Respirators)

Current Procedures related to Environmental Conditioning (Air-Purifying and Air-Supplied Escape Respirators)

 

Standard Test Procedures for Air-Purifying Respirators

RCT-APR-STP-0001
Determination of Particulate Filter Penetration (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a), (c), (d), Subpart KK, Section 84.1151(a), (c), and Section 84.1156(c)(2)

RCT-APR-STP-0003
Determination of Exhalation Resistance
Subpart I, Section 84.122, Subpart K, Section 84.180, Subpart L, Section 84.203, Subpart KK, Section 84.1149 and Section 84.1157(a)(1), and (2)

RCT-APR-STP-0004
Determination of Exhalation Valve Leakage
Subpart I, Section 84.123, Subpart K, Section 84.182, Subpart L, Section 84.204, and Subpart KK, Section 84.1150

TEB-APR-STP-0005, 0005a, and 0006
Determination Of Qualitative Isoamyl Acetate (IAA) Facepiece Fit Test
Subpart I, Section 84.124, Subpart L, Section 84.205, and Subpart KK, Section 84.1141 and Section 84.1142

RCT-APR-STP-0007
Determination of Inhalation Resistance
Subpart I, Section 84.122, Subpart K, Section 84.180, Subpart L, Section 84.203, and Subpart KK, Section 84.1149, and Section 84.1157(a)

RCT-APR-STP-0012
Determination of Air Flow For Powered Air-Purifying Respirators
Subpart KK, Section 84.1157(a)

RCT-APR-STP-0014
Determination of Leakage Of Drinking Tube and Accessories for Respirator Facepieces
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a), (c), and (d)

RCT-APR-STP-0025
Determination of Silica Dust Loading Test for Powered Air-Purifying Respirator Filters
Subpart KK, Section 84.1152

RCT-APR-STP-0030
Determination of Noise Level Test, Powered Air-Purifying Respirator With Hoods or Helmets
Subpart L, Section 84.202, and Subpart KK, Section 84.1139

TEB-APR-STP-0033A
Determination of Ammonia Service-Life Test, Air-Purifying Respirators with Cartridges
Subpart L, Section 84.207

TEB-APR-STP-0033B
Determination of Ammonia Service-Life Test, Air-Purifying Respirators with Canisters
Subpart I, Section 84.126

TEB-APR-STP-0033C
Determination of Ammonia Service-Life Test, Powered Air-Purifying Respirators with Cartridges
Subpart L, Section 84.207, and Subpart KK, Section 84.1157(f)

TEB-APR-STP-0033D
Determination of Ammonia Service-Life Test, Tight-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators with Gas Mask Canister(s)
Subpart I, Section 84.126

RCT-APR-STP-0034
Carbon Monoxide Service Life
Subpart I, Section 84.126

RCT-APR-STP-0035
Determination of Chlorine Service Life
Subpart I, Section 84.126, Subpart L, Section 84.207, and Subpart KK, Section 84.1157

RCT-APR-STP-0036
Determination of Chlorine Dioxide Service Life
Subpart I, Section 84.110(c), Subpart L, Section 84.190(b), and Subpart KK, Section 84.1157

RCT-APR-STP-0037
Determination of a-Chloroacetophenone (CN) Service Life
Subpart I, Section 84.110

RCT-APR-STP-0038
Determination of Ethylene Oxide Service Life
Subpart I, Section 84.110(c)

RCT-APR-STP-0039
Determination of Formaldehyde Service Life
Subpart I, Section 84.110(c), and Subpart L, Section 84.190(b)

RCT-APR-STP-0040
Determination of Hydrogen Chloride Service Life
Subpart I, Section 84.126, Subpart L, Section 84.207, and Subpart KK, Section 84.1157

RCT-APR-STP-0041
Determination of Hydrogen Cyanide Service Life
Subpart I, Section 84.110(c)

RCT-APR-STP-0042
Determination of Hydrogen Fluoride Service Life
Subpart L, Section 84.190(b), and Subpart KK, Section 84.1157

TEB-APR-STP-0043A
Determination of Hydrogen Sulfide Service-Life Test, Air-Purifying Respirators with Cartridges
Subpart L, Section 84.190(b)

TEB-APR-STP-0043B
Determination of Hydrogen Sulfide Service-Life Test, Air-Purifying Respirators with Canisters
Subpart I, Section 84.110(c)

TEB-APR-STP-0043C
Determination of Hydrogen Sulfide Service-Life Test, Powered Air-Purifying Respirators with Cartridges
Subpart L, Sections 84.190(b), and Subpart KK, Section 84.1157(f)

RCT-APR-STP-0044
Determination of Mercury Vapor Service Life
Subpart L, Section 84.190(b)

RCT-APR-STP-0045
Determination of Methylamine Service Life
Subpart I, Section 84.126, and Subpart L, Section 84.207

TEB-APR-STP-0046A
Determination of Organic Vapor (Carbon Tetrachloride) Service-Life Test, Air-Purifying Respirators with Cartridges
Subpart L, Section 84.207

TEB-APR-STP-0046B
Determination of Organic Vapor (Carbon Tetrachloride) Service-Life Test, Air-Purifying Respirators with Canisters
Subpart I, Section 84.126

TEB-APR-STP-0046C
Determination of Organic Vapor (Carbon Tetrachloride) Service-Life Test, Powered Air-Purifying Respirators with Cartridges
Subpart L, Section 84.207, and Subpart KK, Section 84.1157(f)

TEB-APR-STP-0046D
Determination of Organic Vapor (Carbon Tetrachloride) Service-Life Test, Tight-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators with Gas Mask Canister(s)
Subpart I, Section 84.126

RCT-APR-STP-0047
Determination of Phosphine Service Life
Subpart I, Section 84.110(c)

RCT-APR-STP-0048
Determination of Sulfur Dioxide Service Life
Subpart I, Section 84.126, Subpart L, Section 84.207, and Subpart KK, Section 84.1157

RCT-APR-STP-0050
Determination of O-Chlorobenzylidene Malononitrile (CS) Service Life
Subpart I, Section 84.110

TEB-APR-STP-0051
Determination of Particulate Filter Efficiency Level for P100 Series Filters Against Liquid Particulates for Non-Powered, Air-Purifying Respirators
Subpart K, Section 84.181(a)(2), (b), (d), (e), (f)(2)(3), (g), (h), (i)

TEB-APR-STP-0052
Determination of Particulate Filter Efficiency Level for P99 Series Filters Against Liquid Particulates for Non-Powered, Air-Purifying Respirators
Subpart K, Section 84.181(a)(2), (b), (d), (e), (f)(2)(3), (g), (h), (i)

TEB-APR-STP-0053
Determination of Particulate Filter Efficiency Level for P95 Series Filters Against Liquid Particulates for Non-Powered, Air-Purifying Respirators
Subpart K, Section 84.181(a)(2), (b), (d), (e), (f)(2)(3), (g), (h), (i)

TEB-APR-STP-0054
Determination of Particulate Filter Efficiency Level for R100 Series Filters Against Liquid Particulates for Non-Powered, Air-Purifying Respirators
Subpart K, Section 84.181(a)(2), (b), (d), (e), (f)(2)(3), (g), (h), (i)

TEB-APR-STP-0055
Determination of Particulate Filter Efficiency Level for R99 Series Filters Against Liquid Particulates for Non-Powered, Air-Purifying Respirators
Subpart K, Section 84.181(a)(2), (b), (d), (e), (f)(2)(3), (g), (h), (i)

TEB-APR-STP-0056
Determination of Particulate Filter Efficiency Level for R95 Series Filters Against Liquid Particulates for Non-Powered, Air-Purifying Respirators
Subpart K, Section 84.181(a)(2), (b), (d), (e), (f)(2)(3), (g), (h), (i)

TEB-APR-STP-0057
Determination of Particulate Filter Efficiency Level for N100 Series Filters Against Solid Particulates for Non-Powered, Air-Purifying Respirators
Subpart K, Section 84.181(a)(1), (c), (d), (e), (f)(1), (g), (h), (i)

TEB-APR-STP-0058
Determination of Particulate Filter Efficiency Level for N99 Series Filters Against Solid Particulates for Non-Powered, Air-Purifying Respirators
Subpart K, Section 84.181(a)(1), (c), (d), (e), (f)(1), (g), (h), (i)

TEB-APR-STP-0059
Determination of Particulate Filter Efficiency Level for N95 Series Filters Against Solid Particulates for Non-Powered, Air-Purifying Respirators
Subpart K, Section 84.181(a)(1), (c), (d), (e), (f)(1), (g), (h), (i)

RCT-APR-STP-0060
Determination of End-of-Service-Life Indicator Drop
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a), (c), and (d)

RCT-APR-STP-0061
Determination of End-of-Service-Life Indicator Visibility
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a), (c), (d) and Federal Register, Vol. 49, No. 140, Thursday, July 19, 1994.  Notices,  pg. 29271.Criteria for Certification of End-of-Service-Life Indicators (ESLI); All passive ESLI criteria.

RCT-APR-STP-0062
Determination of Nitrogen Dioxide Service Life
Subpart L, Section 84.190

RCT-APR-STP-0063
Determination of Facepiece Carbon-Dioxide and Oxygen Concentration Levels - Tight Fitting, Powered Air-Purifying Respirators, With the Blower Unit Running
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a), (c), and (d)

RCT-APR-STP-0064
Determination of Facepiece Carbon-Dioxide and Oxygen Concentration Levels - Tight-Fitting, Powered Air-Purifying Respirators, With the Blower Unit Off
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a), (c), and (d)

RCT-APR-STP-0065
Determination of Air Flow Resistance - Breath-Responsive, Powered Air-Purifying Respirators
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a), (c), (d), and Subpart J, Section 84.157(a), and (b)

RCT-APR-STP-0066
Determination of End-of-Service-Life Indicator (ESLI)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a), (c), (d), and Federal Register Notice Volume 49, Number 140, dated July 19, 1984.

RCT-APR-STP-0067
Particulate Respirator Qualitative Fit Test Utilizing Saccharin or Bitrex Solutions
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a), (c), and (d)

Standard Test Procedures for Air-Supplied Respirators

RCT-ASR-STP-0100
Determination of Strength of Hoses and Couplings - Type C and CE Supplied-Air Respirators
Subpart J, Section 84.150, Table 8

RCT-ASR-STP-0101
Determination of Tightness of Hoses and Couplings - Type C and CE, Supplied-Air Respirators
Subpart J, Section 84.150, Table 8

RCT-ASR-STP-0102
Determination of Nonkinkability of Hoses - Type C and CE, Supplied-Air Respirators
Subpart J, Section 84.150, Table 8

RCT-ASR-STP-0103
Determination of Gasoline Permeation of Hoses and Couplings - Type C, and CE, Supplied-Air Respirators
Subpart J, Section 84.150, Table 8

RCT-ASR-STP-0104
Determination of Air-Regulating Valve 100,000 Cycles Performance - Demand and Pressure-Demand, Type C and CE, Supplied-Air Respirators
Subpart J, Section 84.150, Table 8

RCT-ASR-STP-0105
Determination of Airflow - Continuous Flow, Type C and CE, Supplied-Air Respirators
Subpart J, Section 84.150, Table 8

RCT-ASR-STP-0105A
Determination of Airflow - Demand and Pressure-Demand, Type C and CE, Supplied-Air Respirators
Subpart J, Section 84.150, Table 8

RCT-ASR-STP-0106
Determination of Inhalation Airflow Resistance - Pressure-Demand, Type C and CE, Supplied-Air Respirators
Subpart J, Section 84.157(a)(b)

RCT-ASR-STP-0107
Determination of Exhalation Airflow Resistance - Pressure-Demand, Type C and CE, Supplied-Air Respirators
Subpart J,  Section 84.157(c)

RCT-ASR-STP-0108
Determination of Inhalation Airflow Resistance - Demand, Type C and CE, Supplied-Air Respirators
Subpart J, Section 84.156(a)

RCT-ASR-STP-0109
Determination of Exhalation Airflow Resistance - Demand, Type C and CE, Supplied-Air Respirators
Subpart J,  Section 84.156(b)

RCT-ASR-STP-0110
Determination of Gas-Tightness Test - Isoamyl Acetate, (IAA) - Type C, and CE, Supplied-Air Respirators
Subpart J, Sections 84.159, 84.162, and 84.163

RCT-ASR-STP-0111
Determination of Air Velocity and Noise Levels - Sound Level, Type C and CE, Supplied-Air Respirators
Subpart J, Section 84.140

RCT-ASR-STP-0112
Determination of the Level of Protection Provided by Abrasive Blast, Type CE, Supplied-Air Respirators Using a Challenge Aerosol of NaCl (Sodium Chloride) or Corn Oil
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

RCT-ASR-STP-0113
Determination of Airflow Resistance - Continuous-Flow, Type C and CE, Supplied-Air Respirators
Subpart G, Section 84.84.63(a)(c)(d), and Subpart J, Section 84.155

RCT-ASR-STP-0114
Determination of Sound-Level Measurement - Escape, Open-Circuit, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Using Hoods or Helmets
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

RCT-ASR-STP-0115
Determination of Rated Service Time - Constant-Flow, Escape, Open-Circuit, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

RCT-ASR-STP-0116
Determination of Airflow Resistance - Continuous-Flow, Escape, Open-Circuit, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus With Hoods
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

RCT-ASR-STP-0117
Determination of Positive Pressure - Closed-Circuit, Pressure-Demand, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d), Subpart H, Section 84.70(a)(1), and Federal Register, Volume 50, No. 222, November 18, 1985

RCT-ASR-STP-0118
Determination of Low Temperature Operation - Minimum Temperature per Applicant, Open-Circuit, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Section 84.98

RCT-ASR-STP-0119
Determination of Low-Temperature Operation - Minimum Temperature per Applicant, Combination, Open-Circuit, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and Type C, and CE, Supplied-Air Respirators
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

RCT-ASR-STP-0120
Determination of Positive Pressure - Open-Circuit, Pressure-Demand, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Section 84.70(a)(2)(ii), and 84.90(a)

RCT-ASR-STP-0121
Determination of Rated Service Time - Open-Circuit, Demand and Pressure-Demand, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Section 84.95

RCT-ASR-STP-0121A
Determination of Rated Service Time - Closed-Circuit, Demand and Pressure-Demand, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart F, Section 84.53, and Subpart H, Section 84.96, 84.97(d), 84.99, 84.100, and 84.103

RCT-ASR-STP-0122
Determination of Exhalation Breathing Resistance - Open-Circuit, Demand and Pressure-Demand, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Section 84.91(a)(b)(c)(d)

RCT-ASR-STP-0123
Determination of Gas Flow Measurements - Open-Circuit, Demand and Pressure-Demand, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Section 84.93

RCT-ASR-STP-0124
Determination of Remaining Service-Life Indicator - Open-Circuit, Demand and Pressure-Demand, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Section 84.83(e)(f)

RCT-ASR-STP-0124A
Determination of Alarm Pressure - Closed-Circuit, Demand and Pressure-Demand, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Section 84.83(e)(f) and 84.96(a)(b)

RCT-ASR-STP-0125
Determination of Gas Tightness - Isoamyl Acetate, (IAA) - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus with Facepieces and Mouthpieces
Subpart H, Section 84.104(a)(b)

RCT-ASR-STP-0125A
Determination of Gas Tightness - Isoamyl Acetate, (IAA) - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus with Hoods or Helmets
Subpart H, Section 84.104(a)(b)

RCT-ASR-STP-0126
Determination of By-Pass Valve Flow - Open-Circuit, Demand and Pressure-Demand, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d), and Subpart H, Section 84.84 (e)(g)(h)

RCT-ASR-STP-0127
Determination of By-Pass Valve Flow - Closed-Circuit, Demand and Pressure-Demand, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

RCT-ASR-STP-0128
Determination of Accuracy of Gauge - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Section 84.82(a)(b)(c)(d)(h)(i)

RCT-ASR-STP-0132
Determination of Inhalation Breathing Resistance - Open-Circuit, Demand, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Section 84.70(a)(2)(ii), and 84.90(a)(b)

RCT-ASR-STP-0133
Determination of Exhalation Breathing Resistance - Open-Circuit, Pressure-Demand, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Using Two Second Stage Regulators
Subpart H, Section 84.91(a)(c)(d)

RCT-ASR-STP-0134
Determination of Gasoline Permeation Test on Breathing Bags - Closed-Circuit, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Section 84.85(a)(b)(c), and 84.88(a)(b)(c)(d)

RCT-ASR-STP-0135
Determination of Inhalation and Exhalation Breathing Resistance - Closed-Circuit, Demand And Pressure-Demand, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Section 84.70(a)(1), 84.90(a)(c), and 84.91(e)

RCT-ASR-STP-0136
Determination of Demand Gas Flow - Closed-Circuit, Demand and Pressure-Demand, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Section 84.94(c), and Federal Register, Volume 50, No. 222, November 18, 1985

RCT-ASR-STP-0137
Determination of Continuous Gas Flow on Constant Flow with Demand Flow - Closed-Circuit, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Section 84.94(b)(c)

RCT-ASR-STP-0138
Determination of Safety Relief Valve Operation - Closed-Circuit, Demand and Pressure-Demand, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Section 84.84(i)(1)(2)(3)

RCT-ASR-STP-0139
Determination of Facepiece Carbon Dioxide Concentrations - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Section 84.97(a)(b)(c)

RCT-ASR-STP-0140
Man Tests - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Section 84.79, 84.97, 84.99, 84.100, and 84.103

RCT-ASR-STP-0141
Man Test Number 5 - Closed-Circuit, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Section 84.101

RCT-ASR-STP-0142
Determination of Vibration (Ro-Tap Test) For Man Test Number 1 - Escape, Closed-Circuit, Demand, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Sections 84.97, 84.99, and 84.103

RCT-ASR-STP-0143
Determination of Low-Temperature Operation - Minimum per Manufacturer - Closed-Circuit, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Section 84.79(a), 84.97(d), and 84.98

RCT-ASR-STP-0144
Determination of Continuous Gas Flow on Constant Flow - Closed-Circuit, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart H, Section 84.94(a)

RCT-ASR-STP-0145
Determination of Sound Level Measurements for Remaining Service-Life Indicators - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

RCT-ASR-STP-0146
Determination of Diaphragm Over-Pressurization - Open Circuit, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus with Belt Mounted Regulators and Breathing Tubes
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

RCT-ASR-STP-0147
Determination of Mode Transfer Test - Combination, Open-Circuit, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and Supplied-Air Respirators (SCBA/SAR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

RCT-ASR-STP-0148
Determination of Remote Gauge Leak-Flow Test - Open-Circuit, Demand And Pressure-Demand, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d), and Subpart H, 84.82(f)(g)

RCT-ASR-STP-0148A
Determination of Remote Gauge Leak-Flow Test - Closed-Circuit, Demand and Pressure-Demand, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d), and Subpart H, 84.82(f)(g)

RCT-ASR-STP-0155
Man Test Number 6 - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Using Liquified Gas
Subpart H, Sections 84.79, 84.102, and 84.103(a)(b)

 

Standard Test Procedures for Air-Purifying Respirators - CBRN

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0301
Determination of CBRN Organic Vapor (Cyclohexane)
Service-Life Test
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0302
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Cyanogen Chloride) Service-Life Test
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0303
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Hydrogen Cyanide) Service-Life Test
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0304
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Phosgene) Service-Life Test
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0305
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Hydrogen Sulfide) Service-Life Test
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0306
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Sulfur Dioxide) Service-Life Test
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0307
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Ammonia) Service-Life Test
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0308
Determination of CBRN Nitrogen Oxide Gases (Nitrogen Dioxide) Service-Life Test
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0309
Determination of CBRN Hydride Gases (Phosphine) Service-Life Test
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0310
Determination of CBRN Formaldehyde Service-Life Test, Air-Purifying Respirators
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0311
Laboratory Durability Conditioning Process for Environmental, Transportation and Rough Handling Use Conditions on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD) Standard Conditioning Procedure (SCP)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0312
Determination of Field of View for Full Facepiece Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-APR-STP-0313
Determination of Communication Performance Test for Speech Conveyance and Intelligibility of Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Full-Facepiece Air-Purifying Respirator
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0314
Determination of Lens Fogging on Full Facepiece Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Air-Purifying Respirator
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0316
Determination of Haze, Luminous-Transmittance, and Abrasion-Resistance Properties of the Primary Lens System Material For Full-Facepiece Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

RCT-CBRN-APR-STP-0350
Determination of Full Facepiece, Tight-Fitting, Negative-Pressure, Air-Purifying Respirator (APR) Performance During Dynamic Testing Against the Chemical Agent Vapor Sarin (GB)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

RCT-CBRN-APR-STP-0351
Determination of Full-Facepiece, Tight-Fitting, Negative-Pressure, Air-Purifying Respirator (APR) Performance During Dynamic Testing Against Chemical Agent Distilled Sulfur Mustard (HD) Vapor And Liquid CBRN
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-APR-STP-0352
Determination of Laboratory Respirator Protection Level (LRPL) Values for CBRN Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Facepieces or CBRN Air-Purifying Respirator (APR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0401
Determination of CBRN Organic Vapor (Cyclohexane) Service-Life Test, Air-Purifying Escape Respirators
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0402
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Cyanogen Chloride) Service-Life Test, Air-Purifying Escape Respirators
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0403
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Hydrogen Cyanide) Service-Life Test, Air-Purifying Escape Respirators
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0404
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Phosgene) Service-Life Test, Air-Purifying Escape Respirators
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0405
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Hydrogen Sulfide) Service-Life Test, Air-Purifying Escape Respirators
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0406
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Sulfur Dioxide) Service-Life Test, Air-Purifying Escape Respirators
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0407
Determination of CBRN Base Gases (Ammonia) Service-Life Test, Air-Purifying Escape Respirators
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0408
Determination of CBRN Nitrogen Oxide Gases (Nitrogen Dioxide) Service-Life Test, Air-Purifying Escape Respirators
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0409
Determination of CBRN Hydride Gases (Phosphine) Service-Life Test, Air-Purifying Escape Respirators
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0410
Determination of CBRN Formaldehyde Service-Life Test, Air-Purifying Escape Respirators
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0411
Laboratory Durability Conditioning Process for Environmental, Transportation and Rough Handling Use Conditions on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) (Air-Purifying or Self-Contained) Escape Respirator
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0450
Determination of Chemical Agent Permeation and Penetration Resistance Performance Against Sarin (GB) Vapor of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Air-Purifying Escape Respirator
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0451
Determination of Chemical Agent Permeation and Penetration Resistance Performance Against Sulfur Mustard (HD) Liquid And Vapor Of The Chemical, Biological, Radiological, And Nuclear (CBRN) Air-Purifying Escape Respirator
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-APR-STP-0452
Determination of Laboratory Respirator Protection Level (LRPL) Values for CBRN Air-Purifying Escape Respirator (APER)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0454
Determination of Human Subject Breathing Gas (HSBG) Concentrations (Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen) for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Air-Purifying Escape Respirator
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0456
Determination of Practical Performance Level for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) (Air-Purifying or Self-Contained) Escape Respirator
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0499
Determination of Donning Effectiveness of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) (Air-Purifying or Self-Contained) Escape Respirator
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0501
Determination of CBRN Organic Vapor (Cyclohexane) Service-Life Test, Tight-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0502
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Cyanogen Chloride) Service-Life Test, Tight-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0503
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Hydrogen Cyanide) Service-Life Test, Tight-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0504
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Phosgene) Service-Life Test, Tight-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0505
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Hydrogen Sulfide) Service-Life Test, Tight-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0506
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Sulfur Dioxide) Service-Life Test, Tight-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0507
Determination of CBRN Base Gases (Ammonia) Service-Life Test, Tight-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0508
Determination of CBRN Nitrogen Oxide Gases (Nitrogen Dioxide) Service-Life Test, Tight-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0509
Determination of CBRN Hydride Gases (Phosphine) Service-Life Test, Tight-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0510
Determination of CBRN Formaldehyde Service-Life Test, Tight-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0511
Determination of CBRN Organic Vapor (Cyclohexane) Service-Life Test, Loose-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0512
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Cyanogen Chloride) Service-Life Test, Loose-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0513
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Hydrogen Cyanide) Service-Life Test, Loose-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0514
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Phosgene) Service-Life Test, Loose-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0515
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Hydrogen Sulfide) Service-Life Test, Loose-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0516
Determination of CBRN Acid Gases (Sulfur Dioxide) Service-Life Test, Loose-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0517
Determination of CBRN Base Gases (Ammonia) Service-Life Test, Loose-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0518
Determination of CBRN Nitrogen Oxide Gases (Nitrogen Dioxide) Service-Life Test, Loose-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0519
Determination of CBRN Hydride Gases (Phosphine) Service-Life Test, Loose-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-STP-0520
Determination of CBRN Formaldehyde Service-Life Test, Loose-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

NPPTL-STP-CBRN-PAPR-0550
Determination of CBRN Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Performance During Dynamic Testing Against the Chemical Agent Vapor Sarin (GB) Chemical Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Standard Testing Procedure (STP)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

NPPTL-STP-CBRN-PAPR-0551
Determination of CBRN, Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Performance During Dynamic Testing Against Chemical Agent Distilled Sulfur Mustard (HD) Vapor and Distilled Sulfur Mustard (HD) Liquid Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Standard Testing Procedure (STP)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-APR-STP-0552
Determination of Laboratory Respirator Protection Level (LRPL) Values for CBRN Tight-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-APR-STP-0553
Determination of Laboratory Respiratory Protection Level (LRPL) Values for CBRN Loose-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

Standard Test Procedures for Air-Supplied Respirators - CBRN

RCT-CBRN-STP-0200, 0201
Determination of Open Circuit, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Performance During Dynamic Testing Against Chemical Agents of Sarin (GB) Vapor and Distilled Sulfur Mustard (HD) Vapor and Liquid
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-APR-STP-0352
Determination of Laboratory Respirator Protection Level (LRPL) Values for CBRN Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Facepieces or CBRN Air-Purifying Respirator (APR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

Standard Test Procedures Related to Facepiece Fit

TEB-APR-STP-0005, 0005a, and 0006
Determination Of Qualitative Isoamyl Acetate (IAA) Facepiece Fit Test
Subpart I, Section 84.124, Subpart L, Section 84.205, and Subpart KK, Section 84.1141 and Section 84.1142

RCT-APR-STP-0067
Particulate Respirator Qualitative Fit Test Utilizing Saccharin or Bitrex Solutions
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a), (c), and (d)

RCT-ASR-STP-0110
Determination of Gas-Tightness Test - Isoamyl Acetate, (IAA) - Type C, and CE, Supplied-Air Respirators
Subpart J, Sections 84.159, 84.162, and 84.163

RCT-ASR-STP-0125
Determination of Gas Tightness - Isoamyl Acetate, (IAA) - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus with Facepieces and Mouthpieces
Subpart H, Section 84.104(a)(b)

RCT-ASR-STP-0125A
Determination of Gas Tightness - Isoamyl Acetate, (IAA) - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus with Hoods or Helmets
Subpart H, Section 84.104(a)(b)

TEB-CBRN-APR-STP-0352
Determination of Laboratory Respirator Protection Level (LRPL) Values for CBRN Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Facepieces or CBRN Air-Purifying Respirator (APR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-APR-STP-0452
Determination of Laboratory Respirator Protection Level (LRPL) Values for CBRN Air-Purifying Escape Respirator (APER)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-APR-STP-0552
Determination of Laboratory Respirator Protection Level (LRPL) Values for CBRN Tight-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

TEB-CBRN-APR-STP-0553
Determination of Laboratory Respiratory Protection Level (LRPL) Values for CBRN Loose-Fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

Standard Test Procedures Related to Environmental Conditioning

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0311
Laboratory Durability Conditioning Process for Environmental, Transportation and Rough Handling Use Conditions on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD) Standard Conditioning Procedure (SCP)
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0411
Laboratory Durability Conditioning Process for Environmental, Transportation and Rough Handling Use Conditions on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) (Air-Purifying or Self-Contained) Escape Respirator
Subpart G, Section 84.63(a)(c)(d)

Reference Information

Full Text (PDF Only): Respiratory Protective Devices, 42 CFR Part 84
External Link: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getpage.cgi?dbname=1995_register&position=all&page=30335
Includes test requirements respirators must meet in order to be approved by NIOSH.

Statement of Standard and Approval Criteria — SCBAs for Emergency Response Workers in Terrorist Attacks
Statement of standard, testing procedures, info for respirator manufacturers.

Statement of Standard for CBRN Full Facepiece Air Purifying Respirators for Use by Emergency Responders in Terrorist Attacks
Includes Statement of Standard, Inspection and Certification Fees, Cautions and Limitations, Guidelines for Identification of Test Configurations, more...

Criteria for Certifying Air-Purifying Escape Respirators and Self-Contained Escape Respirators for Use Against CBRN Agents
This letter informs manufacturers of voluntary requirements that air-purifying escape respirators and self-contained escape respirators must meet in order to obtain NIOSH approval. It also provides the procedures for the submission of applications for these approvals.

Certified Equipment List
The Certified Equipment List (CEL) is a database of all certified respirators and coal mine dust personal sampler units.

NIOSH Respirator User Notices

Last Updated August 26, 2008