The Avon NH15™ CBRN Air Purifying Escape Respirator is a compact escape hood designed to provide immediate or emergency respiratory protection in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) scenarios. Described by the manufacturer as the smallest and most compact escape hood on the market, the NH15™ is approved to carry NIOSH and CE marking. Its low cost makes it ideal for police officers, emergency medical services personnel, and fire officers requiring emergency respiratory protection.
The NH15™ escape hood has a five-year shelf life and provides respiratory, eye, and face protection for a minimum of 15 minutes. Constructed from clear material, the hood protects against airborne CBRN threats and shields the face from liquid agent splashes.
The transparent material provides a non-threatening appearance, helps identify the wearer, and supports visual communication. The Avon NH15™ features twin low-profile filters mounted on a unique hinge system, incorporating filtration media designed to reduce breathing resistance. A front reflector also helps make colleagues easier to identify in low-light environments.
FEATURES:
Compact
- Low Profile Filters to reduce snagging
- Streamlined design
Fit and Comfort
- Close fit filters
- Self-Adjusting Harness
- 3 sizes
See and be Seen
- Clear range of vision
- Reflective label
Cost of Ownership
- No fit test requirements
- No replaceable parts
- No maintenance or inspections
TECHNICAL DATA:
The NH15™ is specifically designed to meet the stringent requirements of NIOSH CBRN Air Purifying Escape Respirator (APER) Standard and carries Type-examination approval: PPE Regulation 2016/425/EU - Module B: Certificate CE 684846.
| Protection Factor & Hood Performance | |
| Breathing Zone (Oronasal) | Greater than 2,000 |
| Head zone (Ocular) | Greater than 150 |
| Neck size ranger | 330-558mm (regular) |
| Donning time | Less than 30s |
| Re-breathing CO2 | Less than 2.0% |
| Breathing Resistance | |
| Inhalation at 85lpm | Less than 50 mm H20 |
| Exhalation at 85lpm | Less than 10 mm H20 |
| Barrier Performance (Tested at ECBC) | |
| GB | Greater than 30 minutes |
| HD | Greater than 30 minutes |
| Smartman Performance (Tested at ECBC) | |
| GB | Greater than 30 minutes |
| HD | Greater than 30 minutes |
| Filter Performance | P3/P100 (Less than 0.03%) |
| Particulate Penetration | P100 (Less than 0.03%) |
| Packaging | |
| Pack Size | 6" X 4" X 3.4" in (150 X 100 X 90 mm) |
| Packaging type | 4 layer foil barrier bag surrounded by reinforced nylon carrier |
| Weight (as carried) | 1 lb 7 oz (625g) |
| Packaged shelf life | 5 years when stored between 5oF and 105oF |
| User instructions | 3 language user guide supplied |
| Sizing | |
| Extra Small (12 to 13 inches) | |
| Regular (13 to 18 inches) | |
| Large (18 to 22 inches) | |
| Training hoods are available on request | |
| Typical Filter Performance Data | ||
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Challenge Concentration (ppm) |
Breakthrough Time (minutes) | |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | 500 | > 150 minutes |
| Ammonia | 1250 | > 20 minutes |
| Sulphur Dioxide | 750 | > 30 minutes |
| Cyclohexane | 1300 | > 35 minutes |
| Formaldehyde | 250 | > 45 minutes |
| Hydrogen Cyanide | 470 | > 45 minutes |
| Nitrogen Dioxide | 100 | > 45 minutes |
| Phosphine | 150 | > 45 minutes |
| Phosgene | 125 | > 45 minutes |
| Cyanogen Chloride | 150 | > 30 minutes |
APPROVALS:
- NIOSH CBRN approved TC-14G-0302
- PPE Directive 89/686/EEC for CE marking, Article 10 type-examination approval to BS8468-3.2:2009 type-1: Certificate No. CEC 40136 A2