MSA - Respirator Test Data - Chlorinated Hydrocarbons

	Respirator Test Data
	Chlorinated Hydrocarbons

1, 2-Dichloroethylene

Cartridge	Type	Concentration	Relative Humidity	Minutes to 200 ppm (OSHA PEL)	Minutes to 50 ppm
GMA	Adv. 200	200 ppm	50%	-------------	190
			70%	-------------	128
			90%	-------------	100
GMA	Adv. 200	600 ppm	50%	109	96
			70%	100	89
			90%	70	61
GMA	Adv. 200	1000 ppm	50%	67	58
			70%	69	64
			90%	58	52
GMC	Adv. 200	200 ppm	70%	-------------	100
		1000 ppm	70%	54	46
GME	Adv. 200	200 ppm	70%	-------------	108
		1000 ppm	70%	45	39
GMA	Comfo	200 ppm	70%	-------------	105
		1000 ppm	70%	46	41
GMC	Comfo	200 ppm	70%	-------------	121
		1000 ppm	70%	53	47
GME	Comfo	200 ppm	70%	-------------	110
		1000 ppm	70%	55	50

The following Chlorides are in the same chemical family as 1,2-Dichloroethylene:

1,2-Dichloropropane
1,2-Dichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
1,2,3-Trichloropropane
Carbon tetrachloride
Perchloroethylene

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.

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