CBRNCF50 PROTECTION AGAINST PFIB

Q:  I have a question regarding the performance of CBRNCF50 CE canisters?

Has there been any performance tests against PFIB (Perfluoroisobutylene) specifically? Our understanding is that military grade canisters provide protection against traditional CWAs and some TICs but results on effective protection against PFIB is usually not published. It would be important for users to know whether you have performed such tests.

A: The CBRNCF50 CE may be used for ESCAPE from PFIB.

The filters will provide some level of protection against PFIB. Avon Protection has not carried out our own testing. The CBRNCF50 CE is NIOSH certified as CBRNCF50. NIOSH lists PFIB in their acid gas family. This indicates that NIOSH has carried out testing and has shown that filters certified to their CBRN standard will provide protection.

The link directs you to NIOSH Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) respirators that protect against CBRN hazards page for further information. Respirators that Protect Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Hazards | Personal Protective Equipment | CDC

The link directs you to NIOSH Emergency Response Safety & Health Database for CBRN agents index. CDC - The Emergency Response Safety and Health Database: Agent Name Index - NIOSH

Attached is the link to the NIOSH CDC CBRN Respiratory Protection Handbook, which provides useful information on CBRN RPDs in a downloadable Pdf format. Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Respiratory Protection Handbook | NIOSH | CDC

This handbook fills the critical need for authoritative technical information on CBRN RPDs. The information presented will assist any user of CBRN respirators to improve selection, use, and maintenance, but it is particularly useful to those individuals responsible for administering respirator protection programs or developing training programs.
The handbook is intended for organizations that use CBRN respirators in emergency response applications (e.g., fire service, law enforcement, emergency medical services, and corrections officers). It does not include information on how to conduct response activities. Others who use CBRN respirators in industrial, public works, construction, utility, and other non-emergency applications will also benefit from the information presented.