GUIDE FOR SELECTION OF RESPIRATORS (continued)
Hazard
Respirator
Self-contained breathing apparatus.
immediately dangerous to
Hose mask with blower (Type A).
life or health.
Air-purifying, full-face piece respirator (gas mask)
with appropriate filter (for escape only).*
Self-rescue mouthpiece respirator (for escape only).*
Combination air-line respirator (Type C) with auxiliary
self-contained air supply or air storage receiver with
alarm.
Not immediately dangerous
Air purifying, half-mask or mouthpiece respirator with
to life or health.
filter pad or cartridge.
Air-line respirator (Type C).
Air-line abrasive blasting respirator (Type CE).
Hose mask without blower (Type B or BE).
Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Combination gas, vapor,
and particulate
Hose mask with blower (Type A or AE).
dangerous to life or health.
Air purifying, full-face piece respirator with chemical
canister and appropriate filter (gas mask with filter).
Self-rescue mouthpiece respirator (for escape only).
Combination air-line respirator (Type C or CE) with
auxiliary self contained air supply or an air storage
receiver with alarm.
* Not for use against gases or vapors with poor warning properties or that generate
high heats or reaction with sorbent materials in the canister or cartridge.
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