EN 141:2000
(Main)Respiratory protective devices - Gas filters and combined filters - Requirements, testing, marking
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies gas filters and combined filters for use as components in unassisted respiratory protective devices. AX filters against low boiling organic compounds, SX filters against specific named compounds and CO filters are excluded. Laboratory tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements. Some filters complying with this standard may also be suitable for use with other types of respiratory protective devices and if so shall be tested and marked according to the appropriate European Standard.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 15-Feb-2000
- Withdrawal Date
- 07-Dec-2004
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 79 - Respiratory protective devices
- Drafting Committee
- SC 4 - Filters and absorption devices
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 08-Dec-2004
- Completion Date
- 08-Dec-2004
- Directive
- Not Harmonized89/686/EEC - Personal protective equipment (PPE)OJ Ref: C 203, C 21, C 46 OJ Date: 24-Jan-2001
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 141:2000 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Respiratory protective devices - Gas filters and combined filters - Requirements, testing, marking". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies gas filters and combined filters for use as components in unassisted respiratory protective devices. AX filters against low boiling organic compounds, SX filters against specific named compounds and CO filters are excluded. Laboratory tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements. Some filters complying with this standard may also be suitable for use with other types of respiratory protective devices and if so shall be tested and marked according to the appropriate European Standard.
This European Standard specifies gas filters and combined filters for use as components in unassisted respiratory protective devices. AX filters against low boiling organic compounds, SX filters against specific named compounds and CO filters are excluded. Laboratory tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements. Some filters complying with this standard may also be suitable for use with other types of respiratory protective devices and if so shall be tested and marked according to the appropriate European Standard.
EN 141:2000 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 141:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 141:1990, EN 14387:2004, EN 403:2004, EN 132:1998. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 141:2000 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/7. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Atemschutzgeräte - Gasfilter und Kombinationsfilter - Anforderungen, Prüfung, KennzeichnungAppareils de protection respiratoire - Filtres anti-gaz et filtres combinés - Exigences, essais, marquageRespiratory protective devices - Gas filters and combined filters - Requirements, testing, marking13.340.30Varovalne dihalne napraveRespiratory protective devicesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten
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