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The Breath of Life™ mask protects its wearer from hazardous airborne particulate matter including smoke, fumes, dust, biological toxins and chemical agents, whether from terrorist attack or natural disaster (e.g. wildfires, tornados, earthquakes). Protection lasts for fifteen to twenty minutes, providing time to escape from an attack scene, burning building, or other disaster.
Fits easily over the head, including beards or glasses, and closes tightly around the neck, protecting the head, face and eyes.
One size fits all.
The mask weighs less than one and a half ounces and can be carried in a briefcase or pocketbook.
Lightweight, highly portable, and easily accessible in case of emergency.
The Breath of Life™ Emergency Escape Mask is a practical, accessible and affordable escape device that protects its wearer from smoke, dust, debris and some of the chemical and biological dangers resulting from fires, natural disasters or terrorist attacks. The Breath of Life™ mask buys twenty minutes of critical time needed to escape from danger to safety.
Hood The hood of the Breath of Life™ mask is made from transparent 5-layered laminate and is resistant to penetration of particles, acids, alkalis, gases & microorganisms.
Filter
The filter is composed of four different layers.
First and Fourth Layers
Made from viscose strengthened by polyester fibers 150 gr/sq. m. Contains 0.3% Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) as an antiseptic that neutralizes bacteria that may enter through the filter. The first layer acts as a pre-filter against large particles.
Second Layer
A second layer filters particles of 0.3 microns or more, tested for air permeability by the Frazier Air Permeability Method, - 55cfm/sf at 0.5" water Gauge.
Third Layer
A third layer is made of Polyester non-woven material, thickness: 1.2 mm, containing active charcoal in a concentration of 114 gr. out of a total of 200 gr. Sq/m. - 57% intended to reject air pollution and gas flow, both in dynamic or static conditions. Active charcoal is described as follows in professional literature: "activated charcoal are used as purifying and decolorizing agents, for the removal of residual gases in low pressure apparatus, and in respirators as a protection against toxic gases." Tests were conducted on this layer conforming to Standard SAE J 726 / ISO 12103/A Coarse Grade Test Dust, with the following results: With airflow of 10 cub. ft. per minute for 15 minutes containing 16.0 gr. of dust, out of which 14.6 gr. (91.25%) were absorbed by the charcoal layer.
Note: Characteristics not mentioned as tested and proven, should not be attributed to the filter.
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