3M™ Breathe Easy™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator System
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3M™ Breathe Easy™ (CBRN) Powered Air Purifiying Respirator (PAPR) System for Emergency Preparedness. Provide first receivers the tools they need to help be prepared for natural disasters, mass casualties, or acts of terrorism with a Chemical, Radiological, Biological, Nuclear (CBRN) loose-fitting respiratory system.
Nationwide Support
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Contact us today to schedule a meeting with one of our regional Government and Healthcare Specialists to help:
- Assist your emergency management plans
- Review your PPE needs
- Develop an assessment of your current inventory
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3M™ Breathe Easy™ PAPR Systems are NIOSH Approved and Commercially Available
3M™ Breathe Easy™ Powered Air Purifying Respirators are used by First Receivers for patient decontamination programs and provide protection against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) hazards. These PAPR systems and their replacement parts, are available through a number of 3M distributors. Find your 3M representative in Nationwide Support.
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User Advisory Notice on Hood and Valve
3M recommended a 10-year shelf life, and the ability to use the product beyond the recommended 10-year shelf life claim. This letter is meant to clarify any issues regarding this claim.
Watch video on how to replace your valve
To request your valve and valve seat replacement at no cost, please call 1-855-317-4203
To request your valve and valve seat replacement at no cost, please call 1-855-317-4203
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Power your day. Three systems. One solution.
When developing a new power source for certain powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) systems, 3M developed a solution that could help optimize battery usability and compatibility across multiple PAPR platforms.
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Cap 1 vs. Cap 2 Cartridges for CBRN – Tips to Help You Make an Appropriate Choice
In 2006, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) developed a protocol for the certification of powered air purifying respirators (PAPR) for protection against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) related hazards.
The personal protection equipment needs of first receivers and emergency response teams continues to be a priority.
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CBRN PAPR: Be Prepared, Breathe Easy
From preparation to clean-up, you need leading personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools for inspection of inventory that can help protect first receivers from some of the most challenging contaminants imaginable.
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A Partner in Preparedness
As you help others, 3M is here to provide personal protective products and related support for an emergency event. From consulting with government agencies to providing personal protective products, 3M continues to be a global safety leader during international crises.
See our page for Emergency Preparedness & Healthcare Industries
Breath Easy Resources
3M Breathe Easy RBE for Responders, Powered Air Purifying Respirator Systems (PDF, 1.11 MB)
Overview: NIOSH CBRN Respiratory Protection Standards (PDF, 176 KB)
Pandemic Preparedness Biological Conversion Kit (PDF, 7.29 MB)
RBE Loose Fitting PAPR CBRN Upgrade Kit RBE-HUP (PDF, 536 KB)
BE-10BR User Instructions (PDF, 700 KB)
BE-10BR User Advisory Notice (PDF, 264 KB)
BE-10BR Customer Communication Letter (PDF, 116 KB)
BE-10BR Hood Valve Holder Replacement User Instructions (PDF, 120 KB)
TDB #181 Recommended use of the CBRN CAP 1 Canister RBE-40 (PDF, 100 KB)
TDB #191 NIOSH CBRN Cartridge-Canister Capacity Ratings (PDF, 88.9 KB)
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