Estimating Organic Vapor Cartridge Service Life

Abstract

Respirator cartridge change-out schedules depend upon many factors such as the contaminant, airborne concentration, humidity, temperature cartridge, and worker characteristics. End of service life indicator (ESLI) estimator calculators have been created by several cartridge manufacturers including 3M, North, and MSA. This technical report details background information pertaining to cartridge change-out schedules with regard to OSHA and Air Force requirements and manufacturer calculators which may be used to establish cartridge change-out schedules.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA439710

Entities

People

  • David S. Decamp
  • Jon E. Black
  • Joseph Costantino

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Alkanes
  • Alkenes
  • Amines
  • Boiling Point
  • Chlorides
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Governments
  • Humidity
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Mathematical Models
  • Occupational Safety And Health
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Safety Equipment
  • Warning Systems

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  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Materials Science