{"title":"Respiratory Protection","description":"\u003cp\u003eReusable half masks with gas, vapour and particle filters, replacement filters, and disposable P2 masks for dust, mist and fumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe filter is what does the work, and the right one depends on the chemical. The SDS for the product you are handling names the filter type it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sts-ts01-half-mask-kit-abek1p3","title":"STS TS01 Half Mask Kit with ABEK1P3 Filter","description":"\u003cp\u003eA reusable STS TS01 half mask with an ABEK1P3 combined filter, in a clip-lock storage case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ABEK1P3 filter covers organic, inorganic and acidic gases and vapours, ammonia and particles, so one kit suits a mixed chemical store. Check the SDS names a filter type this covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMask standard: AS\/NZS 1716:2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter: ABEK1P3 combined, AS\/NZS 1716:2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMask: TPE, metal-free, about 115 g, drop-down harness, built-in fit checker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement filter: STS ABEK1P3 filter, sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as: Kit in a clip-lock case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the ABEK1P3 filter in this kit protect against?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSTS lists the YABEK1P3R filter for organic, inorganic, sulphur dioxide and other acidic gases and vapours, ammonia and organic ammonia derivatives, and particles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich standards does the TS01 mask meet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSTS certifies the TS01 mask to EN 140:1998 and AS\/NZS 1716:2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I check the mask is sealing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe TS01 has a built-in fit checker for a negative pressure fit check: switch it on and check the facepiece collapses slightly. STS says the mask can also be used with its FT filter #1 for quantitative fit testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/respirator-filter-types\"\u003eRespirator filters\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ppe-from-a-safety-data-sheet\"\u003ePPE from a Safety Data Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"STS Shigematsu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67946521493615,"sku":"RES001","price":114.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/1769\/7903\/files\/RES001-v2.jpg?v=1792552054"},{"product_id":"sts-ts01-half-mask-kit-asbestos-silica","title":"STS TS01 Half Mask Kit with P3 Filter, Asbestos and Silica","description":"\u003cp\u003eA reusable STS TS01 half mask with a P3 particle filter for fine dust including asbestos and silica, in a clip-lock storage case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor asbestos removal, cutting and grinding. It filters particles only, not gases or vapours. Replacement P3 filters are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMask standard: AS\/NZS 1716:2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter: STS YP3R, class P3, EN 143:2021 and AS\/NZS 1716:2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMask: TPE, metal-free, about 115 g, drop-down harness, built-in fit checker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as: Kit in a clip-lock case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich filter comes with this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe STS YP3R particle filter, class P3, certified to EN 143:2021 and AS\/NZS 1716:2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit protect against gases or vapours?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The YP3R is a particle filter. For gases and vapours, STS approves the YABEK1P3R combined filter for the TS01 mask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the asbestos code say about half-face respirators?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSafe Work Australia's asbestos removal code lists half-face particulate filter (cartridge) respirators with P1 or P2 filters for tasks such as removing non-friable asbestos, and full-face respirators with P3 filters for the friable asbestos tasks it lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/respirator-filter-types\"\u003eRespirator filters\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/asbestos-and-silica-ppe-checklist\"\u003eAsbestos and silica PPE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"STS Shigematsu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67946521591919,"sku":"RES002","price":76.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/1769\/7903\/files\/RES002-v2.jpg?v=1792552056"},{"product_id":"sts-abek1p3-combined-filter","title":"STS ABEK1P3 Combined Filter","description":"\u003cp\u003eReplacement combined gas, vapour and particle filter for STS TS01, FS01 and CF01 masks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovers organic, inorganic, sulphur dioxide and other acidic gases and vapours, ammonia and organic ammonia derivatives, and particles. 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