Mask-System Agent Testing
Army
Edgewood Chemical Biological Center’s Mask Testing
Group of the Protective Equipment Team (PET) conducts
system agent testing on complete mask systems utilizing
the Simulant Agent Resistant Test Manikin (SMARTMAN)
Headform. We test Air Purifying Respirators, Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus, Powered Air Purifying Respirators
and Escape Hoods as well as Joint Service General Purpose
Masks and Joint Service Aircrew Mask Programs. PET
works closely with customers to design and validate
the certifications tests and finalize the standard
test protocol. PET conducts the certification tests
for the National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH). We conduct NIOSH certification
on commercial mask systems.
The PET is able to simulate human breathing under
a variety of environmental conditions, such as heat
and humidity, at a variety of breathing rates.
The PET certifies foreign and domestic mask systems
to US standards.
Capabilities
- Agent testing on complete mask systems
- Vapor and liquid challenge testing
- First article performance testing
Equipment
- MINICAMS®
- Photoacoustic
- SMARTMAN Headform
- Miran®
- Hy-Fed
Requirements
- NIOSH/CDC Certification Testing
- Homeland Security Certification Testing
- NIST Certification Testing
- ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited
