EN 12942:1998

EN 12942:1998 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Respiratory protective devices - Power assisted filtering devices incorporating full face masks, half masks or quarter masks - Requirements, testing, marking". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for power assisted respiratory protective devices which incorporate a full face mask, half mask or a quarter mask together with gas, particle or combined filter(s) used as respiratory protective devices. It does not cover devices designed for use in circumstances where there is or might be an oxygen deficiency (concentration in oxygen less than 17 % by volume). Also, it does not cover respiratory protective devices designed for escape purposes. Laboratory tests and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.

This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for power assisted respiratory protective devices which incorporate a full face mask, half mask or a quarter mask together with gas, particle or combined filter(s) used as respiratory protective devices. It does not cover devices designed for use in circumstances where there is or might be an oxygen deficiency (concentration in oxygen less than 17 % by volume). Also, it does not cover respiratory protective devices designed for escape purposes. Laboratory tests and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.

EN 12942:1998 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 12942:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 147:1991, EN 12942:2023, EN ISO 6941:2026, EN 61672-1:2013, EN 61672-2:2013, EN IEC 60079-0:2018, EN IEC 60079-11:2024, EN ISO 16321-3:2022, EN ISO 6941:2003, EN 134:2024, EN ISO 16321-1:2022, EN 140:1998, EN 143:2021, EN 148-1:2018, EN ISO 16972:2020. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 12942:1998 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.

EN 12942:1998 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.