Domestic Preparedness: Sarin Vapor Challenge and Corn Oil Protection Factor (PF) Testing of 3M BE10 Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) With AP3 Cartridge

Abstract

Results of performance testing of the 3M Model BE10 powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) are described. Three series of tests were performed: (1) breakthrough time determinations of PAPR Cartridge Model AP3 against sarin (GB); (2) GB vapor penetration determination of entire PAPR systems using manikin headform and simulated breathing, and (3) corn-oil protection factor determinations of PAPR systems using human subjects. Results indicate that cartridges provide adequate resistance to GB penetration against high-concentration challenges, but that corn oil aerosol and high-concentration GB vapor penetration into the breathing zone of the PAPR occurs at high levels, possibly through the hood-type head enclosure and/or the exhalation valve.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA400212

Entities

People

  • Alex G. Pappas
  • Lee E. Campbell
  • Raymond R. Lins

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemistry
  • Detectors
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • First Responders
  • Gb Agent
  • Oils
  • Organophosphorus Compounds
  • Performance Tests
  • Plant Oils
  • Public Health
  • Resistance
  • Respiration
  • Respirators
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Methods

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  • Materials Science