Esko AIR8 P2/P3R Toxic Particulate Filter 8020 with Nuisance Level Organic Vapour/Acid Gas Relief

ESKO AIR8 P2/P3R TOXIC PARTICULATE FILTER 8020   |  PAIR

For Toxic Particulates, Nuisance Level* Acid Gases and Organic Vapours with Low Vapour pressure.

To be used when working with toxic particulates such as mould remediation. Also for nuisance level* acid gases and spraying pesticides or herbicides with vapour pressure < 1.3 Pa @ 25°C.

P3 Filters used when a higher protection factor is required. P3 Protection achieved only when worn with a 6900 Full Face Respirator* otherwise P2 achieved when worn with a 8600 Half Face Respirator. 

• Fine particle P3 protection, solid and aerosol liquid particles, ozone and nuisance level acid gas and organic vapours.
• High efficiency
• Lightweight and provides low breathing resistance
• Suitable for use with AIR8 8900 Series Half Face Respirators and AIR8 8600 Series Full Face Respirators
• Note that any filtering respirator should not be used for protection at airborne concentrations of contaminants above the relevant Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) levels
• Nuisance levels are those below the Worksafe New Zealand Workplace Exposure Standards

Meets the performance requirements of AS/NZS 1716:2012.

There are 50 pairs in a carton.

What is a P2 Rating?

• P2 is a respiratory filter rating under the AS/NZS1716 standards for use in Australia and New Zealand. Protects against mechanically and thermally generated particles.
• Filtration rate: Filters at least 94% of airborne particles
• Suitable for: Relatively small particles generated by mechanical processes eg. grinding, cutting, sanding, drilling & sawing
  Sub-micron thermally generated particles e.g. metal & welding fumes, fertilizer and bushfire smoke, diesel exhaust & smoke and acid gases
  Biologically active airborne particles under specified infection control applications e.g. viruses, bacteria, COVID-19, SARS, bioaerosols & fungus
• Often distinguished with blue head straps

What is a P3 Rating?

• P3 is a respiratory filter rating under the AS/NZS1716 standards for use in Australia and New Zealand. Protects against highly toxic or highly irritant particles.
• A P3 classification can ONLY be achieved when worn with a full facepiece.

How long will cartridges and filters last on the shelf and in use?

Stored unopened in the original packaging, AIR8 cartridges and filters will last 2 years. Once removed from their packaging, replace them after six months. The service life of cartridges and filters depends on a number of factors including the type and number of contaminants in the air, the breathing rate of the wearer, ventilation, humidity and respirator storage. Gas and vapour cartridges must be changed when contamination can be detected coming through cartridge by smell or taste. Particulate filters must be changed when breathing resistance increases and becomes uncomfortable.