EN 12083:1998

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Description
5 Classification
6 Designation
7 Requirements
    7.1 General
    7.2 Materials
    7.3 Mechanical strength
    7.4 Breathing resistance
    7.5 Gas capacity, filter penetration
    7.6 Clogging
    7.7 Strength of breathing hose and couplings
    7.8 Flammability
    7.9 Breathing hose
    7.10 Harness or belt
    7.11 Practical performance
8 Testing
    8.1 General
    8.2 Visual inspection
    8.3 Breathing resistance
    8.4 Gas capacity, filter penetration
    8.5 Strength of breathing hose and couplings
    8.6 Flammability
    8.7 Leaktightness
    8.8 Practical performance
9 Marking
10 Information supplied by the manufacturer
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing essential requirements or other
         provisions of EU Directives

This European Standard applies to filters with breathing hoses (non-mask mounted filters) for use as components in unassisted respiratory protective devices to be worn by the wearer, with the exception of escape apparatus and filtering facepieces. Laboratory tests and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.