BLS 413 K2 AMMONIA CARTRIDGE

Description:

The BLS 413 K2 Cartridge is a universal-thread gas/vapor filter certified for protection against ammonia (NH₃) and its derivatives. It belongs to the BLS 400 Universal series, featuring a standard 40 mm RD40 threaded connection for seamless integration with compatible half- or full-face respirators. The cartridge is classified as Class 2 (K2), indicating high-capacity filtration suitable for demanding industrial environments.

Highlights:

• Protection Class: K2 (ammonia and derivatives), Class 2 absorption capacity, offering robust filtration performance.

• Universal RD40 Thread Connection: Compatible with a wide range of respirators using the EN 148-1 standard—BLS masks and many others.

• High-quality Activated Carbon: Encased in a non-deformable ABS canister, with grains produced without toxic additives (e.g., hexavalent chromium) and meeting food-grade standards

Performance & Specifications:

• Test Standard: EN 14387:2004 + A1:2008.

• Minimum breakthrough time for 5000 ppm NH₃: > 40 minutes

• Breathing resistance:

  • At 30 L/min: < 1.4 mbar (measured 0.6 mbar).

  • At 95 L/min: < 5.6 mbar (measured 2.2 mbar)

• Assigned Protection Factor (APF):

  • Up to 30× TLV when used with half-mask.

  • Up to 400× TLV when used with full-face mask

Industrial Uses / Applications:

This filter is ideal for environments where ammonia exposure is a risk, such as:

• Chemical processing plants

• Fertilizer manufacturing

• Refrigeration maintenance involving ammonia

• Laboratories handling ammonia-based compounds

• Industrial cleaning with ammonia-containing agents

Its high capacity and performance make it well-suited for demanding applications.