AS-NZ Respirators

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AS/NZS Approved Respirators

P1 - Rating indicates suitability for protection against mechanically generated particles

P2 - Rating indicates suitability for protection against mechanically and thermally generated particles

Both our cup-shaped MK Comfort Series and vertical folded 300 Comfort Series respirators are approved for use in Australia and New Zealand (granted AS/NZS 1716:2012, which “supersedes” Standards Australia’s occupational respiratory protection requirements).

Our AS/NZS Approved Respirators

MKP1SLw respirator

MK & 300 Comfort Series

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ET-P2V respirator

ET Comfort Series

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ENVI_502P2V respirator

ENVI & FIT Comfort Series

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AS/NZS Approved Respirators: What to Look for

AS/NZS approved respirators have 2 reatings - a P1 rating indicates suitability for protection against mechanically generated particles, while a P2 rating indicates suitability for protection against mechanically and thermally generated particles.

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Filter material

All AS/NZS approved respirators will have at least a minimum filtration efficiency of 95%, but that doesn’t mean that all filters are the same.

All AS/NZS approved respirators will have at least a minimum filtration efficiency of 95%, but that doesn’t mean that all filters are the same. It is important to select a filter with low breathing resistance.
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Exhalation valve

Although not required for effective use of an AS/NZS approved respirators, some users prefer a one way exhalation valve that gives lower exhalation ...

Although not required for effective use of an AS/NZS approved respirators, some users prefer a one way exhalation valve that gives lower exhalation resistance for hot and humid working conditions. For almost any AS/NZS approved respirators, you can find a similar model with an exhalation valve as well.
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Nosepiece &
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The nosepiece and headstraps to an AS/NZS approved respirator play an important role in not only comfort of the mask ...

The nosepiece and headstraps to a AS/NZS approved respirators play an important role in not only comfort of the mask, but also effectiveness. An AS/NZS approved respirators needs to fit tightly against the wearer’s face for full effectiveness.
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Mask shape

AS/NZS approved respirators are made in a number of shapes. The most common is the cone mask, but flat fold masks are also very popular.

AS/NZS approved respirators are made in a number of shapes. The most common is the cone mask, but flat fold masks are also very popular. We produce a new cone style mask with a “flanged edge” for a different seal to the users face.