EN 136:1998
(Main)Respiratory protective devices - Full face masks - Requirements, testing, marking
Respiratory protective devices - Full face masks - Requirements, testing, marking
This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for full face masks for respiratory protective devices. Full face masks for diving apparatus are not included in the scope of this European Standard. Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
Atemschutzgeräte - Vollmasken - Anforderungen, Prüfung, Kennzeichnung
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Vollmasken. Sie legt Mindestanforderungen fürVollmasken zum Gebrauch als Bestandteil von Atemschutzgeräten fest. Sie gilt nicht für Vollmasken für Tauchgeräte. Laborprüfungen und praktische Leistungsprüfungen sind enthalten, um die Übereinstimmung mit den Anforderungen feststellen zu können.
Appareils de protection respiratoire - Masques complets - Exigences, essais, marquage
La présente norme européenne spécifie les masques complets destinés à être utilisés avec les appareils de protection respiratoire. Elle fixe les exigences minimales des masques complets pour appareils de protection respiratoire. Elle ne traite pas des masques complets destinés à la plongée. Elle contient des essais en laboratoire et des essais pratiques de performance pour s'assurer de la conformité avec les exigences.
Oprema za varovanje dihal - Obrazne maske - Zahteve, preskušanje, označevanje
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Overview
EN 136:1998 is a European Standard published by CEN that defines minimum requirements for full face masks used in respiratory protective devices. The standard covers design, performance, testing and marking of full face masks intended for occupational and emergency use. Full face masks for diving apparatus are explicitly excluded from the scope. Compliance is assessed through both laboratory and practical performance tests.
Key Topics
EN 136:1998 addresses core technical and compliance areas for full face respiratory masks, including:
- Design and construction - principles to ensure a secure face seal and durable assembly suitable for use in protective respirators.
- Materials - requirements for materials that contact the wearer or affect mask performance (durability, non-toxicity, resistance to degradation).
- Performance - functional criteria that masks must meet under test conditions to demonstrate effective respiratory protection.
- Testing methods - specified laboratory and practical performance tests used to assess leakage, fit, mechanical integrity and other performance aspects.
- Marking and documentation - rules for labelling and informational materials supplied with the mask to support correct selection, maintenance and use.
- Exclusions and scope limits - clarification that diving full face masks are not covered.
(Note: EN 136:1998 specifies types of tests and the procedure for conformity assessment; consult the official standard text for detailed test methods and acceptance criteria.)
Applications
This standard is practical for stakeholders involved in the manufacture, procurement, testing and use of full face respirators:
- PPE manufacturers - to design and certify full face masks that meet European minimum requirements.
- Test laboratories and conformity assessors - to perform the laboratory and practical tests required for compliance verification.
- Procurement and safety managers - to specify compliant full face masks for industrial, firefighting, emergency response and laboratory environments.
- Regulators and certification bodies - to reference a harmonized European benchmark for product approval and market surveillance.
- Occupational health professionals - to guide selection and maintenance of full face respiratory protection.
Related Standards
EN 136:1998 should be used alongside other standards covering respiratory protection components and practices, such as EN standards for filters, half masks, powered and supplied-air respirators, and standards on selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
For authoritative details, testing procedures and marking requirements consult the official EN 136:1998 publication from CEN or your national standards body.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 136:1998 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Respiratory protective devices - Full face masks - Requirements, testing, marking". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for full face masks for respiratory protective devices. Full face masks for diving apparatus are not included in the scope of this European Standard. Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for full face masks for respiratory protective devices. Full face masks for diving apparatus are not included in the scope of this European Standard. Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
EN 136:1998 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 136:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 136:1989, EN 136-10:1992, EN 136:1998/AC:1999, EN 136:1998/AC:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 136:1998 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2008/68/EC, 2014/90/EU, 2016/425, 89/686/EEC, 96/98/EC; 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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Respiratory protective devices - Full face masks - Requirements, testing, marking
Atemschutzgeräte - Vollmasken - Anforderungen, Prüfung, Kennzeichnung
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The article discusses the European Standard EN 136:1998, which sets out the minimum requirements for full face masks used as respiratory protective devices. The standard does not include full face masks used for diving apparatus. The standard includes laboratory and practical performance tests to assess compliance with the requirements.
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