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Respirator Test Data |
Acid Gases |
Chlorine
| Cartridge | Type | Concentration | Relative Humidity | Minutes to 1 ppm
(OSHA PEL) |
| GMB | Adv. 200 | 200 ppm | 70% | >1440 |
| GMC | Adv. 200 | 200 ppm | 70% | >1440 |
| GME | Adv. 200 | 200 ppm | 70% | >1440 |
| GMB | Comfo | 200 ppm | 70% | >1440 |
| GMC | Comfo | 200 ppm | 70% | >1440 |
| GME | Comfo | 200 ppm | 70% | >1440 |
Hydrogen Chloride
| Cartridge | Type | Concentration | Relative Humidity | Minutes to 0.5 ppm
(OSHA PEL) |
| GMC | Adv. 200 | 10 ppm | <10% | >480 |
| GME | Adv. 200 | 10 ppm | <10% | >1440 |
| GMC | Comfo | 10 ppm | <10% | >480 |
| GME | Comfo | 10 ppm | <10% | >1440 |
Hydrogen Sulfide
| Cartridge | Type | Concentration | Relative Humidity | Minutes to 5 ppm
(OSHA PEL) |
| GMB | Adv. 200 | 200 ppm | 25% | >480 |
| GMC | Comfo | 200 ppm | 25% | >718 |
| GME | Comfo | 200 ppm | 25% | >743 |
Sulfur Dioxide
| Cartridge | Type | Concentration | Relative Humidity | Minutes to 5 ppm
(OSHA PEL) |
| GMB | Adv. 200 | 200 ppm | 70% | >480 |
| GME | Comfo | 200 ppm | 70% | >658 |
WARNING Do not use the data presented in this study as the sole factor in determining the respirator cartridge change-out schedule. An appropriate change-out schedule must be developed by a knowledgeable professional. It should be based on additional factors including the actual workplace conditions, work practices and other conditions which may affect respiratory protection. Failure to determine an appropriate change-out schedule can cause overexposure and result in serious personal injury or death.