EN 149:1991
(Main)Respiratory protective devices - Filtering half masks to protect against particles - Requirements, testing, marking
Respiratory protective devices - Filtering half masks to protect against particles - Requirements, testing, marking
This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for filtering half masks as respiratory protective devices against particles except for escape purposes. Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
Atemschutzgeräte - Filtrierende Halbmasken zum Schutz gegen Partikel - Anforderungen, Prüfung, Kennzeichnung
Diese Europäische Norm legt Mindestanforderungen für filtrierende Halbmasken als Atemschutzgeräte gegen Partikeln ausser für Fluchtzwecke fest. Laborprüfungen und praktische Leistungsprüfungen sind enthalten, um die Übereinstimmung mit den Anforderungen feststellen zu können
Appareils de protection respiratoire - Demi-masques filtrants contre les particules - Exigences, essais, marquage
La présente Norme Européenne spécifie les caractéristiques minimales à exiger des demi-masques filtrants utilisés comme appareils de protection respiratoire contre les particules sauf pour l'évacuation. Elle contient des essais de laboratoire et des essais pratiques de performance pour assurer la conformité avec les spécifications
Oprema za varovanje dihal - Polobrazne maske za zaščito pred delci - Zahteve, preskušanje, označevanje
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 07-May-1991
- Withdrawal Date
- 24-Apr-2001
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 79 - Respiratory protective devices
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 79/SC 3 - Facepieces
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 25-Apr-2001
- Completion Date
- 25-Apr-2001
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Referred By
EN 50015:1994 - Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - Oil immersion "o" - Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Referred By
EN 1459:1998+A3:2012 - Safety of industrial trucks - Self-propelled variable reach trucks - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 149:1991 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Respiratory protective devices - Filtering half masks to protect against particles - Requirements, testing, marking". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for filtering half masks as respiratory protective devices against particles except for escape purposes. Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for filtering half masks as respiratory protective devices against particles except for escape purposes. Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
EN 149:1991 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.30 - Respiratory protective devices. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 149:1991 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 149:2001, EN 50015:1994, EN 1459:1998+A3:2012, EN 996:1995+A3:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 149:1991 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/7. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Atemschutzgeräte - Filtrierende Halbmasken zum Schutz gegen Partikel - Anforderungen, Prüfung, KennzeichnungAppareils de protection respiratoire - Demi-masques filtrants contre les particules - Exigences, essais, marquageRespiratory protective devices - Filtering half masks to protect against particles - Requirements, testing, marking13.340.30Varovalne dihalne napraveRespiratory protective devicesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 149:1991SIST EN 149:1996en01-april-1996SIST EN 149:1996SLOVENSKI
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