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Attention, Emergency Responders: How To Determine If Your Air-Purifying Respirator (APR) Is NIOSH Certified For CBRN Environments![]() ** Check the Labels**The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is testing and certifying air-purifying respirators (APR) for use by emergency responders in atmospheres that contain chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) respiratory hazards. This page provides information for determining if a given APR is certified by NIOSH for use by emergency responders in a potential CBRN situation. It also provides a list of devices that have been certified by NIOSH for such use. IMPORTANT NOTE: The CBRN APR respirator should not be used in atmospheres where hazard concentrations are immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH), or oxygen deficient (contain less than 19.5% oxygen). If unknown or high levels of hazard are encountered due to a secondary hazard source during normal use, the user should immediately leave the area. NIOSH is currently drafting detailed user guidance for the CBRN APR. How to Determine If A Given APR Has Been Tested And Certified By NIOSH For Use By Emergency Responders In CBRN EnvironmentsThere are three types of labels, which are included with a CBRN APR respirator, a full canister label located on the canister, a matrix-style canister approval label, and a matrix-style respirator approval label. The matrix-style approval labels are part of the users instructions or included as an insert with the packaging. All three labels include TC # and CBRN protection level in addition to other respirator/canister information.
Check the Canister Label!
Figure 1. Sample APR full canister approval label with CBRN Cap 1 protection. This label is located on the canister. View a full-size PDF version of this image.
Figure 2. Sample matrix-style APR canister approval label with CBRN Cap 1 protection. This label is part of the users instructions or included in the packaging. View a full-size PDF version of this image.
Figure 3. Sample matrix-style APR respirator approval label with CBRN Cap 1 protection. This label is part of the users instructions or included in the packaging. View a full-size PDF version of this image. NIOSH is providing manufacturers’ addresses for informational purposes only. This information does not constitute a commercial endorsement of the products. This information is accurate as of 2/27/2006, but additional models may also be approved. The devices certified by NIOSH for use by emergency responders in CBRN environments are listed by manufacturer, NIOSH approval number, model, protection, major components and subassemblies. Verify the approved configuration with the user instructions and approval labels. The following CBRN Air-Purifying Respirators (APR) are approved by NIOSH:
The following CBRN Air-Purifying Escape Respirators (APER) are approved by NIOSH:
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Avon Protection Systems |
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Supplier/ Manufacturer |
NIOSH Approval Number |
Model | Notes |
Avon Protection Systems | TC-14G-0302 |
NH15 CBRN Air Purifying Escape Respirator |
ESCAPE ONLY CBRN 15; approved for escape for up to 15 minutes from CBRN agents |
Product Information: http://www.avon-rubber.com/ Customer Service: 231-779-6200 |
ILC Dover |
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Supplier/ Manufacturer |
NIOSH Approval Number |
Model | Notes |
ILC Dover | TC-14G-0277 |
SCape CBRN 30 part numbers 6000-10435 |
ESCAPE ONLY CBRN 30; approved for escape for up to 30 minutes from CBRN agents. |
Product Information: http://www.ILCDover.com Customer Service: 800-631-9567 |
Mine Safety Appliances Company (MSA) |
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Supplier/ Manufacturer |
NIOSH Approval Number |
Model | Notes |
Mine Safety Appliances Company (MSA) | TC-14G-0276 | Safe Escape part numbers 10052048, 10052049, 10052070 | ESCAPE ONLY CBRN 15; approved for escape for up to 15 minutes from CBRN agents. |
Mine Safety Appliances Company (MSA) | TC-14G-0284 |
Universal Safe Escape |
ESCAPE ONLY CBRN 15; approved for escape for up to 15 minutes from CBRN agents. |
Product Information: http://www.msanorthamerica.com/catalog/product500377.html Technical Support Hotline 1-800-MSA-2222 |
North Safety |
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Supplier/ Manufacturer |
NIOSH Approval Number |
Model | Notes |
North Safety | TC-14G-0281 |
ER2000CBRN | ESCAPE ONLY CBRN 30; approved for escape for up to 30 minutes from CBRN agents. |
Product Information: http://www.northsafety.com/ Technical Support Hotline: 1-800-430-4110 |
Survivair, Inc. |
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Supplier/ Manufacturer |
NIOSH Approval Number |
Model | Notes |
Survivair, Inc. | TC-14G-0289 |
Quick 15 CBRN Escape Respirator | ESCAPE ONLY CBRN 15; approved for escape for up to 15 minutes from CBRN agents. |
Product Information: http://www.survivair.com/ Technical Support Hotline: 800-821-7236 |
NIOSH is also developing criteria for testing and certifying other types of respirators, such as powered air-purifying respirators, for use by emergency responders for CBRN environments. To obtain further information on the NIOSH certification program:
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*A | Private label of Scott Health and Safety | 1-800-247-7257 | External Link: http://www.scotthealthsafety.com |
Visit the NIOSH/NPPTL web site at www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl or call 412-386-4000.