This European Standard specifies methods for flame tests to be applied to respiratory protective devices.

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This draft European Standard describes practical performance tests for respiratory protective devices, except for diving apparatus. The purpose of these tests is to check the device for imperfections that cannot be determined by tests described in other standards.

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This European Standard specifies the procedure for testing particle filter penetration for respiratory protective devices.

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CEN/TC 79/SC 9 is a Subcommittee within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Interpretation of CEN/TC 79 standards" and is responsible for: Development of interpretation sheets for unique understanding of requirements and test methods in the product standards and standardization of test methods and specifications. This committee has published 3 standards.

CEN/TC 79/SC 9 develops CEN standards. The scope of work includes: Development of interpretation sheets for unique understanding of requirements and test methods in the product standards and standardization of test methods and specifications. Currently, there are 3 published standards from this subcommittee.

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.

A Subcommittee (SC) in CEN operates under a Technical Committee and focuses on a specific subset of the TC's scope. Subcommittees develop standards and technical specifications in their specialized area, reporting to their parent Technical Committee. They may also have working groups for detailed technical work.