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Hot Shield® Wildland Firefighter Face Mask
Weight: 4.0 oz. / 112 grams
Weight w/Filter inserted: 4.5 oz. / 126 grams
Ship Weight (w/packaging): 5.6 oz. / 157 grams
Sizing: One size fits all (FR hook & loop fasteners to secure around back of neck).

Main Benefits:

  1. Extreme thermal protection (radiant heat or direct flame) of major portions of the face and neck.
  2. Reduction of inhalation of airborne particulate by means of a screening mesh and use of a disposable filter w/exhalation valve. 
Description: A safety garment for the face. Can be classified as an interface component as per NFPA Standard #1977 (Appendix ® definition). Commonly referred to as the Hot Shield facemask or face protector. Mask is designed with a filter pocket that allows insertion of nearly any low-level, disposable type particulate nuisance respirator filter with exhalation valve. Mask can hang loosely around neck until ready for immediate use. Mask uses hook and loop fasteners to secure around back of neck of wearer.

Main Users: Mask is used by firefighters and other workers in areas where heat, flame and airborne particulate hazards exist and a self-contained breathing apparatus is impractical or impossible.

Care: Hand wash mild soap. Dry out of sunlight. No bleach or bleach products.
Warranty:
One year materials & workmanship.
Miscellaneous:
Nighttime visibility through use of reflective trim.
Filters:
  Recommend a purchase ratio of filters to mask of 2 to1 (2 filters per HS-2).
Filter Info:
Disposable Respirator Filter with Exhalation Valve. Filter media consists of 2 layers of cotton fiber sandwiching a layer of Activated Carbon.

MATERIAL COMPONENTS 

TPP Rating(s): Ounce per ounce, CarbonX® receives higher Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) ratings over all other FR fabrics and has the highest Limit of Oxygen Index (LOI).
Outer Shell:
CarbonX® 7.9 oz. ArmorRP 
Inside Liner: CarbonX ® 5.9 oz. Sof-Twill or ArmorRP   
Mouth/Nose Cone Liner: CarbonX®  8 oz. InterKnit

Ventilation Exchange Orifice:
CarbonX® 6 oz. RibKnit
Sewing Thread:
Nomex® 
Reflective Trim:
3M Scotchlite®
Neck Fasteners:
FR Velcro/Elastic covered in CarbonX® 
Labels:
FR Tyvek®

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