CEN/TC 79/SC 4 - Filters and absorption devices
Filters against particles, gases and vapours dangerous to human lifes.
Filters and absorption devices
Filters against particles, gases and vapours dangerous to human lifes.
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CEN/TC 79/SC 4 is a Subcommittee within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Filters and absorption devices" and is responsible for: Filters against particles, gases and vapours dangerous to human lifes. This committee has published 6 standards.
CEN/TC 79/SC 4 develops CEN standards. The scope of work includes: Filters against particles, gases and vapours dangerous to human lifes. Currently, there are 6 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.
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This European Standard specifies particle filters for use as components in unassisted respiratory protective devices with the exception of escape apparatus and filtering facepieces. Laboratory tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements. Some filters complying with this European Standard may also be suitable for use with other types of respiratory protective devices and, if so, shall be tested and marked according to the appropriate European Standard.
- Standard34 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies gas filters and combined filters for use as components in unassisted respiratory protective devices. AX filters against low boiling organic compounds, SX filters against specific named compounds and CO filters are excluded. Laboratory tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements. Some filters complying with this standard may also be suitable for use with other types of respiratory protective devices and if so shall be tested and marked according to the appropriate European Standard.
- Standard19 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard refers to particle filters for use as components in unassisted respiratory protective devices, except escape apparatus and filtering facepieces. Laboratory tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements. Some filters complying with this standard may also be suitable for use with order types of respiratory protective devices and if so shall be tested and marked according to the appropriate European Standard.
- Standard34 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard refers to gas filters and combined filters for use as components in unassisted respiratory protective devices with the exception of escape apparatus and filtering facepieces. Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements. Some filters complying with this standard may also be suitable for use with other types of respiratory protective devices and if so shall be tested and marked according to the appropriate European Standard.
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