EN 13274-8 Respiratory Protective Devices - Test Methods - Part 8: Determination of Dolomite Dust Occlusion

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 13274-8 testing. The EN 13274-8 standard was developed by the British Standards Institute (BSI) to explain the dolomite dust clogging test method, which is one of the test methods for respiratory protective devices.

This standard describes a test method for detecting dolomite dust occlusion for respiratory protective devices.

Dolomite is a raw material that has many areas of use in industry, depending on its chemical and physical structure. These minerals, which are a type of rock, are also used in the production of respirator masks.

Companies that prefer special materials and methods in the production of masks offer them to consumers after performing tests for dolomite powder. Dolomite powder is extremely resistant to clogging and has a long-lasting structure and is one of the most effective solutions for comfortable breathing. Oxygen quality and values ​​in the air are very important for human health.

The main consequences of oxygen deficiency are:

• If the oxygen concentration drops below 17 percent, there is danger;
• If it is between 11 and 14 percent, physical and mental abilities decrease unnoticed;
• If it is between 8 and 11 percent, there is a possibility of unconsciousness after a certain period of time without warning;
• If it is between 6 and 8 percent, there will be loss of consciousness within a few minutes;
• If it drops below 6 percent, there is immediate loss of consciousness.

In this regard, new techniques are important in the production of oxygen masks.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 13274-8 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.