Technon Breath of Life

• Empowers escape from danger to safety when threatened by smoke, dust, terrorist attack or natural disaster (wildfires, tornados and earthquakes)
• Provides real protection from hazardous airborne particulate matter, including smoke, dust, biological toxins and chemical agents
• Is lightweight, highly portable and easily accessible in case of emergency
• Fits easily over the head, including beards or glasses, and closes tightly around the neck, protecting the head, face and eyes. One size fits all
• Can save lives in case of an emergency by providing the vital time needed to escape.

The Breath of Life™ filter is effective against: Smoke and aerosols containing suspected harmful microorganisms including Escherichia coli, Salmonella enteritidis, Serratia marcescens, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Staphylococcus cohnii, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Enterococcus hirae, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus clausii, Bacillus stearothermophilus. The effectiveness of the filter against microorganisms has been tested by the Department of Biology at the University of Ferrara in Italy. Twelve different microorganisms were tested showing effective results of filtering properties between 94.5% and 100%.

• Hood - The hood of the Breath of Life™ mask is made from transparent 5-layered laminate and is resistant to penetration of particles, acids, alkalis, gases & microorganisms.
• Filter - The filter is composed of four different layers.
• First and Fourth Layers - Made from viscose strengthened by polyester fibers 150 gr/sq. m. Contains 0.3% Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) as an antiseptic that neutralizes bacteria that may enter through the filter. The first layer acts as a pre-filter against large particles.
• Second Layer - A second layer filters particles of 0.3 microns or more, tested for air permeability by the Fraizer Air Permeability Method, - 55cfm/sf at 0.5" water Gauge.
• Third Layer - A third layer is made of Polyester non-woven material, thickness: 1.2 mm, containing active charcoal in a concentration of 114 gr. out of a total of 200 gr. Sq/m. - 57% intended to reject air pollution and gas flow, both in dynamic or static conditions.

Active charcoal is described as follows in professional literature: "activated charcoal are used as purifying and decolorizing agents, for the removal of residual gases in low pressure apparatus, and in respirators as a protection against toxic gases."

Tests were conducted on this layer conforming to Standard SAE J 726 / ISO 12103/A Coarse Grade Test Dust, with the following results: With airflow of 10 cub. ft. per minute for 15 minutes containing 16.0 gr. of dust, out of which 14.6 gr. (91.25%) were absorbed by the charcoal layer.