UNI EN 12083 : 2000

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Description
5 Classification
6 Designation
7 Requirements
    7.1 General
    7.2 Materials
    7.3 Mechanical strength
    7.4 Breathing resistance
    7.5 Gas capacity, filter penetration
    7.6 Clogging
    7.7 Strength of breathing hose and couplings
    7.8 Flammability
    7.9 Breathing hose
    7.10 Harness or belt
    7.11 Practical performance
8 Testing
    8.1 General
    8.2 Visual inspection
    8.3 Breathing resistance
    8.4 Gas capacity, filter penetration
    8.5 Strength of breathing hose and couplings
    8.6 Flammability
    8.7 Leaktightness
    8.8 Practical performance
9 Marking
10 Information supplied by the manufacturer
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
addressing essential requirements or other provisions of
EU Directives

Applicable to filters having breathing hoses (non-mask mounted filters) to be used as components in unassisted respiratory protective devices for wearing, not including escape apparatus and filtering facepieces. Includes laboratory tests and practical performance tests, in order to assess compliance with the requirements.