The POTOMAC Emergency Escape Hood

Certified Protection For:

Biological and Chemical terror threats including:

• Anthrax

• Cyanide

• Sarin

• Smallpox

• Irritants such as smoke, airborne viruses and tear gas

 

Cerification:

1 – European Conformance Standard CE – 0158

2 – European Norm (EN) 403:1993 HCN

3 – European Norm (EN) 149:2001 FFP3

4 – Manufacturing Standards DIN ISO 9001

5 – DQS – a member of IQNET, The International Certification Network

Independently Tested By:

1 – TNO Prins Maurits Laboratory, Netherlands

2 – DMT Deutsch Montan Technologie GmbH, Germany

3 – NC-Laboratory Spiez, the Swiss Defense Procurement Agency

Unique Features:

Ultra Compact – fits in a purse or briefcase; carry it anywhere

Ultra Lightweight – weights less then ½ pound (220 grams)

Fast and easy to use – when every second counts; goes on in less then 6 seconds

Silicone, facial-conforming, instant-fit mask body provides excellent sealing

High-volume air flow from two large filters permits heavy breathing during escape

Precision one-way exhalation valve maintains easy exhaling

Allows excellent speech transmission – telephones, cell phones and microphones

No mouthpieces or nose clips that can hamper communication

No claustrophobic feeling as with many hooded masks

No dangerous, time-consuming caps to remove or filters to screw into mask

Double activated military-grade carbon filters for optimum protection

Anti-fogging eye lenses of rigid polycarbonate also provide impact protection

How long will the POTOMAC Emergency Escape Mask provide protection for?

For every mask, the protection time will differ depending upon many variables—a few ofwhich are the air temperature, humidity level, type of agent, and concentration level of the agent. It is impossible to give an exact time.