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Cleanspace Filter Selection
CONSTRUCTION
Application | Hazard(s) Encountered | Filter Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
Spraying & varnishing: Anti-fouling lacquers, lacquers and synthetic lacquers, water-soluble and solvent based paints, bleaching agents, tar, latex paints, paint remover and wood preservatives | Particles & vapours | A1P3 & A2P3 | PAF-0050 & PAF-0077
(EU ONLY) |
Applying insulation: Glass & mineral fiber | Particles and fibres | P3 | PAF-0035 & PAF-0037 |
Cutting, grinding: Concrete, cement, stone, brickwork | Crystalline Silica & concrete, stone, plaster dust | P3 | PAF-0035 & PAF-0037 |
METAL WORK
Application | Hazard | Filter Type | Filter Code |
|---|---|---|---|
Welding MIG, TIG, STICK: Steel | Metallic powder, metal oxide smoke | P3 | PAF-0035 & PAF-0037 |
Welding MIG, TIG, STICK: Galvanised & Stainless Steel | Metallic powder, metal oxide smoke | ABE1P3 | PAF-0051 (EU) & PAF-0091 (AU) |
Welding MIG, TIG, STICK: Aluminium (with limited ventilation) | Aluminium oxide, smoke, ozone | ABE1P3 | PAF-0051 (EU) & PAF-0091 (AU) |
Welding MIG, TIG, STICK: Aluminium (with ventilation) | Aluminium oxide, smoke, ozone | P3 | PAF-0035 & PAF-0037 |
Soldering (with paste) | Gases & Ammonia | ABEK1P3 | PAF-0052 (EU) & PAF-0076 (AU) |
Soldering (without paste) | Smoke particles | P3 | PAF-0035 & PAF-0037 |
Cutting, grinding, drilling metal (with ventilation) | Metallic or rust powder (Conc Dependant) | P3 | PAF-0035 & PAF-0037 |
PAINT WORK
Application | Hazard | Filter Type | Fitler Code |
|---|---|---|---|
Powder coating | Fine paint particles | P3 | PAF-0035 & PAF-0037 |
Spraying & varnishing: isocyanates | Solvent vapour and paint particles (Conc. Dependant) | SUPPLIED AIR | NA |
Spraying & painting: Anti-moulds | Organic vapour and mist | A1P3 & A2P3 | PAF-0050 & PAF-0077 (EU ONLY) |
Spraying & varnishing: Anti-fouling lacquers, lacquers and synthetic lacquers, water-soluble and solvent based paints, bleaching agents, tar, latex paints, paint remover and wood preservatives | Particles & vapours | A1P3 & A2P3 | PAF-0050 & PAF-0077 (EU ONLY) |
Grinding: Paint, lacquers and anti corrosion paint (inc chromium) | Fine paint particles | P3 | PAF-0035 & PAF-0037 |
WOOD WORK
Application | Hazard | Filter Type | Filter Code |
|---|---|---|---|
Sanding & scraping removal: Paint, polyester resin, lacquers & adhesive
(inc chromium based) | Fine paint particles | P3 | PAF-0035 & PAF-0037 |
Solvent removal: Paint, resin, adhesive | Solvent vapour | A1P3 & A2P3 | PAF-0050 & PAF-0077 (EU ONLY) |
Cutting, planing, drilling: Wood (inc beechwood & oak) | Wood dust particles | P3 | PAF-0035 & PAF-0037 |
Gluing: solvent based substances (inc polyester or epoxy resin spray) | Adhesive mists and solvent vapours (Conc. dependant) | A1P3 & A2P3 | PAF-0050 & PAF-0077 (EU ONLY) |
FIBREGLASS
Application | Hazard | Filter Type | Filter Code |
|---|---|---|---|
Preparing and spraying fibreglass moulds | Organic vapour and mist | A1P3 & A2P3 | PAF-0050 & PAF-0077 (EU ONLY) |
Preparing & applying: Epoxy and polyester resin, amine and anhydride
hardener; Glass fibre, dust resin and styrene vapour | Methyl ethyl ketine peroxiide (MEKP), styrene vapour | A1P3 & A2P3 | PAF-0050 & PAF-0077 (EU ONLY) |
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
Application | Hazard | Filter Type | Filter Code |
|---|---|---|---|
Disinfection & cleaning: Moulds | Organic vapour and mist | A1P3 & A2P3 | PAF-0050 & PAF-0077 (EU ONLY) |
Disinfection & cleaning: Agents containing aldehydes | Organic vapour, inorganic vapour, formaldehyde, mist, dust | ABE1P3 | PAF-0051 (EU) & PAF-0091 (AU) |
Disinfection & cleaning: Agents containing acids | Acids | ABE1P3 | PAF-0051 (EU) & PAF-0091 (AU) |
Disinfection & cleaning: UNKNOWN WASTE | Organic vapour, mist, dust | ABEK1P3 | PAF-0052 (EU) & PAF-0076 (AU) |
HEALTHCARE & LABORATORIES
Application | Hazard | Filter Type | Filter Code |
|---|---|---|---|
Disinfection & Cleaning: Agents Acids, Aldehydes or specimen preservation | Organic vapour, inorganic vapour, specimen preservation, mist, dust or Acids | ABE1P3 & AXTM2P2 | PAF-0051 (EU), PAF-0091 (AU) & PAF-0087 (EU & AU) |
Collection & Handling: Biological material | Particles or mist | P3 | PAF-0035 & PAF-0037 |
AGRICULTURE
Application | Hazard | Filter Type | Filter Code |
|---|---|---|---|
Handling: Liquid Manure or agrochemicals | Organic gas and vapours produced by solvents with a boiling point ≤65 °C s | ABEK1P3 & AXTM2P2 | PAF-0051 (EU), PAF-0091 (AU) & PAF-0087 (EU & AU) |
Handling & spraying: Pesticide, fungicides, herbicides or organic vapours | Vapour, mist and dust | ABEK1P3 | PAF-0052 (EU) & PAF-0076 (AU) |
Cleaning: Animal pens & feed systems (silos) | Dust particles | P3 | PAF-0035 & PAF-0037 |
HANDLING & TRANSPORT
Application | Hazard | Filter Type | Filter Code |
|---|---|---|---|
Construction materials | Formaldehyde | AXTM2P2 | PAF-0087 (EU & AU) |
Fumigation - AX | Methyl Bromide | AXTM2P2 | PAF-0087 (EU & AU) |
HAZARDOUS Goods storage/transport | HAZARDOUS Goods storage/transport | ABEK1P3 | PAF-0052 (EU) & PAF-0076 (AU) |
Formaldehyde | Formaldehyde | AXTM2P2 | PAF-0087 (EU & AU) |
Bacteria and spores | Bacteria and spores | P3 | PAF-0035 & PAF-0037 |
Ammonia | Ammonia | ABEK1P3 | PAF-0052 (EU) & PAF-0076 (AU) |
Liquid Manure | Liquid Manure | ABEK1P3 | PAF-0052 (EU) & PAF-0076 (AU) |
Hydrochloric Acid | Hydrochloric Acid | ABE1P3 | PAF-0051 (EU) & PAF-0091 (AU) |
Sulphur dioxide | Sulphur dioxide | ABE1P3 | PAF-0051 (EU) & PAF-0091 (AU) |
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