The ABE1 P3 R Filter is a combined respiratory protection filter designed for use against certain categories of organic, inorganic and acid gases and vapours, together with solid and liquid particles, within the limits defined by its classification and technical documentation.

The filter carries CE marking, is classified as Category III Personal Protective Equipment, and has an ABE1 P3 R classification according to the technical information provided.

The threaded connection complies with EN 148-1:1999, allowing use with compatible respiratory protective equipment using this type of connection.

According to the information provided, the particle filtration element uses HEPA H13 filter media.

Compliance and Certification

Marking: CE
Applicable Regulation: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment
PPE Category: Category III
Standard: EN 14387:2004+A1:2008
Classification: ABE1 P3 R
EU Type Examination: Module B
Certificate: PPE296AT2012
Conformity Assessment: Module C2
Notified Body: ITALCERT S.r.l.
Notified Body Number: 0426
Thread Standard: EN 148-1:1999

ABE1 P3 R Classification

The ABE1 P3 R designation identifies the types of contaminants for which the filter is designed:

A . Organic gases and vapours
Protection against certain organic gases and vapours with a boiling point above 65 °C.

B . Inorganic gases and vapours
Protection against certain inorganic gases and vapours.

E . Acid gases and vapours
Protection against certain acid gases and vapours.

Class 1
The A, B and E components have a Class 1 capacity according to the stated EN classification.

P3 . Particles
High-efficiency filtration against solid and liquid airborne particles, in accordance with the applicable P3 classification.

R . Reusable
Within the particle filter classification, R indicates a filter suitable for use for more than one work shift, subject to the conditions and limitations specified by the manufacturer.

Construction

Body material: Nuril + 10% GF
Particle filter element: HEPA H13
Structure: High-strength rigid housing
Connection: Standard threaded connection for compatible respiratory protective equipment
Thread standard: EN 148-1:1999

The compact and rigid construction is designed to integrate the adsorbent material used for gas and vapour filtration together with the particle filtration element in a single unit.

Technical Specifications

Model: 011000810-N
Type: Combined gas, vapour and particle filter
Classification: ABE1 P3 R
Main standard: EN 14387:2004+A1:2008
PPE Category: Category III
Marking: CE
Particle filter: HEPA H13
Body material: Nuril + 10% GF
Height without thread: 63 ± 1 mm
Height with thread: 82 ± 1 mm
Diameter: 114 ± 1 mm
Maximum weight: 270 g
Storage temperature: −10 °C to +50 °C
Storage relative humidity: < 80%
Storage shelf life: More than 20 years in the original packaging, according to the information provided

Storage and Shelf Life

According to the technical information provided, when kept in its original sealed packaging and under the storage conditions specified by the manufacturer, the filter has a storage shelf life of more than 20 years.

This makes it particularly suitable for respiratory protection reserves intended for emergency preparedness, civil protection, shelters, bunkers and CBRN preparedness systems, provided that the intended use is compatible with the filter’s classification and limitations