EN 12941:1998

EN 12941:1998 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Respiratory protective devices - Powered filtering devices incorporating a helmet or a hood - Requirements, testing, marking". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for powered filtering devices incorporating a helmet or a hood with gas, particle or combined filter(s) for respiratory protection. It does not cover devices designed for use in circumstances where there is or might be an oxygen deficiency (oxygen less than 17 % by volume). Also, it does not cover respiratory protective devices designed for escape purposes. Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.

This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for powered filtering devices incorporating a helmet or a hood with gas, particle or combined filter(s) for respiratory protection. It does not cover devices designed for use in circumstances where there is or might be an oxygen deficiency (oxygen less than 17 % by volume). Also, it does not cover respiratory protective devices designed for escape purposes. Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.

EN 12941:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.30 - Respiratory protective devices. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 12941:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 146:1991, EN 12941:2023, IEC 61672-3:2006, IEC 61672-2:2003, IEC 61672-1:2002, EN ISO 6941:2026, EN IEC 60079-11:2024, EN IEC 60079-0:2018, EN ISO 16321-2:2021, EN 140:1998, EN ISO 6941:2003, EN ISO 16972:2020, EN 148-1:2018, EN 143:2021, EN ISO 16321-1:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 12941:1998 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/031. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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