Gas mask

A gas mask is a kind of mask that fits over the face area and nose. It protects from poison gases and many other hazards in the air. They are often used in war.^[1]

The label NIOSH uses for gas masks, that show NIOSH has checked the gas mask.

Gas mask
A soldier wearing a gas mask
Other name(s)	gas helmet, gasmask, gas mask canister
Regulated by	American National Standards Institute
Regulation	42 CFR 84, ANSI Z88.7-2001, EN 14387
NIOSH schedule	TC-14G (canister only)

Gas masks in the United States are checked by NIOSH.^[2]

Related pages

• NIOSH ratings