GB 2626 - 2006

Respiratory protective equipment

Non-powered air-purifying particle respirator

Contents

Foreword
1 Scope.
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification and labelling
5 Technical requirements
6 Detection method
7 Signage
Appendix A (informative appendix) Summary of testing requirements
Appendix B (informative appendix) Main dimensions of the test head
Appendix C (informative appendix) Comparison of the revised standard with the original standard and some of the
alternative standards
References

Foreword

This standard is mandatory in its entirety.

This standard is proposed by the State Administration of Safety and Production Supervision.
This standard is under the authority of the National Technical Committee for Standardization of Individual Protective
Equipment (SAC/TC 112).

1 Scope

This standard specifies the technical requirements, testing methods and marking of self-suction filtered anti-particulate
respirators.
This standard is applicable to self-absorption filtered respiratory protection products for the protection of various types of
particulate matter.
This standard does not apply to respiratory protection against harmful gases and vapours. This standard does not apply to
respiratory protection for anoxic environments, underwater operations, escape and firefighting.

2 Normative references

The provisions in the following documents become the provisions of this standard by reference to this standard. All
subsequent revisions (excluding errata) or revisions of dated references shall not apply to this standard, however, parties
agreeing to this standard are encouraged to explore the possibility of using the latest version of these documents. The
latest version of an undated reference document applies to this standard.
GB/T 2891: Performance test method for filtered gas mask
GB/T 5703: Basic anthropometric project for technical design
GB/T 10586: Thermal test chamber technical conditions
GB/T 10589: Technical conditions of the cryogenic test chamber
GB/T 11158: High-temperature test chamber technical conditions
GB/T 18664-2002: Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protection

3 Terms and definitions: The following terms and definitions apply to this standard

3.1 Particle
Solid, liquid, or solid and liquid granular matter such as dust, smoke, fog, and microorganisms suspended in the air. [GB/T
18664-2002, definition 3.1.15]

3.2 Dust
Tiny solid particles suspended in the air, generally produced by the mechanical force of solid materials broken. [GB/T
18664-2002, definition 3.1.16]

3.3 Fume
Tiny solid particles suspended in air, generally produced by gas or vapour cooling and usually smaller in size than dust.
[GB/T 18664-2002, definition 3.1.17]

3.4 Mist
tiny droplets suspended in air. [GB/T 18664-2002, definition 3.1.18]

3.5 Microorganism
Microscopic organisms in nature that are small, simple in structure, not directly observable by the eye and must be seen
under an optical or electron microscope.

3.6 Non-powered air-purifying respiratory protective equipment

Filtered respiratory protection that relies on the wearer's breath to overcome airflow resistance of the components.
[GB/T 18664-2002, definition 3.1.3]

3.7 Tight-fitting face mask

A mask that covers the nose and mouth, a mask that is close to the face, or a mask that covers the eyes, nose and mouth, a
mask that is close to the head and face. Close fitting masks are divided into half masks and full masks. [GB/T 18664-2002,
definition 3.1.5]

3.8 Half face mask

A dense mask that can cover the mouth and nose, or cover the mouth, nose and jaw.

3.9 Full face mask

Close fitting mask that covers the mouth, nose, eyes and jaw.

3.10 Disposable face mask

Mainly by the filter media constitutes the main body of the mask of the non-removable half-mask, with or without an
expiratory valve, generally can not be cleaned again, any failure of parts should be discarded.
3.11 Replaceable face mask
A closed face mask with single or multiple replaceable filter elements, with or without a breathing valve, with or without a
breathing tube.

3.12 Inhalation valve

A check valve on respiratory protection that allows only respirable gases to enter the mask and prevents exhaled breath
from being expelled through it.

3.13 Exhalation valve

The check valve on respiratory protection allows only exhaled gas to exit the mask through it, preventing inhaled gas from
entering the mask through it.

3.14 Breathing hose

Soft, air-tight air guide tube for connecting the mask to the filter element.

3.15 Filter element

Filtered respiratory protection used for filtering materials or filtration components that remove harmful substances from
inhaled air.
Examples: canisters (per cartridge), dust cartridges, filter media, etc.
[GB/T 18664-2002, definition 3.1.22]

3.16 Filter efficiency

The percentage of particulate matter removed by the filter element under the specified test conditions.

3.17 Total inward leakage

The ratio of the concentration of the simulant leaking into the mask from all mask components, including the filter
element, during inhalation by the subject to the concentration of the simulant in the inhaled air, expressed as a percentage,
under laboratory prescribed test conditions.

3.18 Inward leakage rate

The ratio of the concentration of simulant leaking into the mask from all parts of the mask other than the filter element to
the concentration of simulant in the inhaled air, expressed as a percentage, under laboratory defined test conditions.

3.19 Dead space

The volume of gas re-inhaled from the previous exhalation, expressed as the volume fraction of carbon dioxide in the
inhaled gas.

3.20 Head harness

The part used to hold the mask to the head.

4 Classification and labelling

4.1 Classification of masks

The masks are divided into disposable masks, replaceable half masks and full masks according to their construction.

4.2 Classification of filter elements

The filtration element is divided into two categories, KN and KP according to the filtration performance, KN category is only
suitable for filtering non-oily particles, KP category is suitable for filtering oily and non-oily particles of filter elements.
4.3 Filter element levels
According to the level of filtration efficiency, the filter elements are graded according to Table 1.

Table 1 Filter elements level

Filter elements class / disposable masks replaceable half full masks
masks class masks
KN Type KN90, KN95, KN100 KN90, KN95, KN100 KN95, KN100
KP Type KP90, KP95, KP100 KP90, KP95, KP100 KP95, KP100

4.4 Marking
The filter element of disposable and replaceable masks should be marked with the grade, which is marked with the
combination of the implementation of this standard number and year number and filter element type and grade.
Example 1: KN90 filter element marked GB 2626-2006 KN90
Example 2: KP00 filter element marked GB 2626-2006 KP100

5 Technical requirements

5.1 General requirements

5.1.1 Materials shall meet the following requirements.

a) Materials in direct contact with the face should be harmless to the skin.
b) The filter media shall be harmless to humans.
c) The materials used should have sufficient strength and should not break or deform during their normal service life.

5.1.2 The structural design shall meet the following requirements.

a) shall be resistant to structural damage and shall not be designed, composed and installed in a manner that poses any
hazard to the user.
b) The headband should be designed to be adjustable, easy to wear and remove, should securely fasten the mask to the
face, and should be worn without visible compression or pain, and the headband design of the replaceable half mask and
full mask should be replaceable.
c) Should have as small a dead space and a large field of view as possible.
d) When worn, the lenses of the full hood should not be subject to conditions that affect vision, such as fogging.
e) Respiratory protection using replaceable filter elements, inspiratory and expiratory valves and headbands shall be
designed to be easily replaceable and to enable the user to check the airtightness of the mask to the face at any time and
easily.
f) The respiratory catheter should not restrict head movement or the movement of the user, should not interfere with the
fit of the mask and should not restrict or obstruct airflow.
g) The disposable mask should be constructed to ensure a close fit to the face and should not be deformed during its
service life.

5.2 Visual inspection, Inspection according to method 6.1

The surface of the sample should not be damaged, deformed and have obvious other defects, the material and structure
of the parts should be able to withstand the normal conditions of use and the temperature, humidity and mechanical
shock that may be encountered, the headband should be adjustable, the headband design of the replaceable mask should
be replaceable, and the lens of the comprehensive mask should not appear to fog up when worn and other conditions that
affect vision. Parts shall not be dislodged, damaged or deformed after pre-treatment with temperature and humidity and
mechanical strength pre-treatment according to method 6.2. The inspection should also include the logo and various
information provided by the manufacturer.

5.3 Filtration efficiency

Class N filter elements are detected with sodium chloride (NaCl) particulate matter and Class P filter elements are detected
with dioctyl phthalate (DOP) or equivalent oil particulate matter (e.g. paraffin oil).
Tested according to method 6.3
The filtration efficiency of each sample should always meet the requirements of Table 2 during the assay.

Table 2 Filtration efficiency for different samples

Types and levels of filter Particulate matter detection Oil-based particle detection
elements with sodium chloride
KN90 ≥90.0% not applicable
KN95 ≥95.0% not applicable
KN100 ≥99.97% not applicable
KP90 not applicable ≥90.0%
KP95 not applicable ≥95.0%
KP100 not applicable ≥99.97%

5.4 Leakability

Tested according to method 6.4

When a respiratory catheter is available, it should be tested as part of the mask.

5.4.1 TIL for disposable masks

The TIL of the disposable mask shall meet the requirements of Table 3.

Table 3: TIL for disposable masks

Media level TIL of at least 46 out of 50 movements Overall TIL of at least 8 out of 10
when evaluated on the basis of TIL of subjects when evaluated on the
each movement (i.e. 10 persons * 5 basis of overall human TIL
movements)
KN90 or KP90 ＜13% ＜10%
KN95 or KP95 ＜11% ＜8%
KN100 or KP100 ＜5% ＜2%

5.4.2 IL for replaceable half masks

When evaluated on an IL per action basis (i.e., 10 individuals * 5 actions), at least 46 of the 50 actions should have an IL
less than 5%; and, when evaluated on an overall human IL basis, at least 8 of the 10 subjects should have an overall IL less
than 2%

5.4.3 Full hood IL

When evaluated on the basis of IL per action (i.e. 10 persons * 5 actions), the IL per action should be less than 0.05%

5.5 Respiratory resistance

Tested according to methods 6.5 and 6.6.
Total inhalation resistance should not exceed 350 Pa and total exhalation resistance should not exceed 250 Pa per sample.

5.6 Breathing Valves

If there is an expiratory valve, the requirements of 5.6.1 and 5.6.2 shall be met.

5.6.1 Breathing valve air tightness

It shall be tested in accordance with Method 6.7.
Only half masks are detected. Each sample shall be free from the following
a) When the pumping flow rate has reached 500mL/min, the system negative pressure is less than 1180Pa.
b) Breathing valve to return to normal pressure time less than 20s

5.6.2 Breathing valve cover

Tested according to method 6.8.
The mask's exhalation valve cover shall not slip, break or deform when subjected to the axial tension specified in Table 4.

Table 4: Axial pulling force to be applied to the respiratory valve cover

Mask type Disposable face mask Replaceable mask
tensile strength 10N for 10S 50N for 10S

5.7 Dead space

Tested according to method 6.9.

When the dead space of the sample is expressed as a volume fraction of carbon dioxide in the inhaled gas, the mean value
of the results should be no greater than 1%

5.8 Perspectives

Test according to method 6.10.

The field of view of the mask (including the filter element) shall meet the requirements of
Table 5.
Perspectives Mask type
Half face mask Window Type of full mask
large-eyed window double-eye window
view from below ≥60° not applicable not applicable
general vision not applicable ≥70% ≥70%
binocular vision not applicable ≥80% ≥20%

5.9 Headbands

Tested according to the 6.11 method.

Each headband, buckle, and other adjusting parts of the mask shall not slip or break when subjected to the tension
specified in Table 6.

Table 6: Tensile force to be applied to the headband

Mask type disposable Replaceable mask Full mask

Tensile strength 10N for 10S 50N for 10S 150N for 10S
5.10 Connections and connecting parts

Test according to method 6.12.

Under the specified testing conditions, all connections and connecting parts between the replaceable filter element and
the mask, between the breathing conduit and the filter element and the mask shall not slip, break or deform when
subjected to the axial tension specified in Table 7.

Table 7: Axial tension to be withstood by the connection and connecting parts

Mask type Replaceable half mask Full mask
Tensile strength 50N for 10S 250N for 10S

5.11 Lenses

The lenses were tested according to method 6.13.

The lenses of each sample should not shatter or crack; the airtightness should then be tested according to 6.14 and the
requirements of 5.12 should be met

5.12 Airtightness

Tested according to method 6.14.

Under specified testing conditions, the negative pressure drop in each comprehensive hood should not be greater than
100 Pa within 60S.

5.13 Flammability

Testing according to the 6.15 method.

Parts exposed to the flame should not burn after being removed from the flame, and if they do, the duration of the
combustion should not exceed 5S

5.14 Cleaning and disinfection

If the product is designed to be used for more than 1 work shift, the mask material should be able to withstand the
manufacturer's recommended cleaning or disinfection treatments. Samples cleaned or disinfected shall meet the
requirements of 5.4.

5.15 Information to be provided by the manufacturer

Check according to method 6.1.

The correctness of the information provided by the manufacturer shall be judged by reference to the relevant provisions of
GB/T 18664.

5.15.1 The information provided by the manufacturer shall meet the following requirements
a) should be provided with the minimum sales package
b) should have a description in Chinese
c) should include the following information that users must know
1) Scope and limitations of application.
2) For replaceable filter elements, indicate the method of their use with a full single or half mask and, in the case of
multiple media, indicate it.
3) The method of assembly of replaceable hoods.
4) Inspection method before use
5) Wearing method and airtightness check method
6) Advice on when to replace filter elements
7) If applicable, maintenance methods (e.g. cleaning and disinfection methods)
8) Storage methods
9) The meaning of any symbols and icons used.
d) Respond to any questions that may be raised during use. For example.
1) Suitability
2) Hair under the closed frame can cause the mask to leak
3) Air quality (pollutants, hypoxia, etc.)
e) The information should be clear, with helpful explanations, part numbers and notations.

5.16 Packaging

Inspection according to method 6.1

The packaging for sale should protect the product from mechanical damage and contamination prior to use.

6 Detection method

6.1 Superficial Inspection

As required by the respective technical requirements (see Appendix A), samples should be visually inspected prior to
laboratory performance testing.

6.2 Pretreatment

6.2.1 Temperature and humidity pretreatment

6.2.1.1 Sample size and requirements
2 samples are untreated; or the quantity required by other assays
6.2.1.2 Detection equipment
a) The technical performance of the high-temperature test chamber should meet the requirements of GB/T 11158
b) The technical performance of the cryogenic test chamber should meet the requirements of GB/T 10589
c) The technical performance of the wet heat test chamber shall comply with the requirements of GB/T 10586
6.2.1.3 Detection methods
Note: The pretreatment method used should avoid thermal shock.
The samples are removed from the original packaging and processed in the following order
a) placed (24±1)H at (38±2.5)°C and (85±5)% relative humidity
b) placed (24±1)H at (70±3)°C in a dry environment
c) Placement (24±1)H at (-30±3)°C.
Allow the sample temperature to return to room temperature for at least 4H before performing a follow-up test.

6.2.2 Mechanical strength pretreatment

For replaceable filter elements only.
6.2.2.1 Sample quantity and requirements, 2 samples being untreated; or as required by other assay methods.
6.2.2.2 Detection equipment
The vibration test device is shown in FIG. 1. The device consists of a steel box, a steel platform, a cam and a drive and
control system for placing the sample; the steel box is fixed on a vertically movable support, and the steel box is lifted
20mm by the rotation of the cam, and then falls on a steel platform by its own weight to produce a vibration; the mass of
the steel box shall be greater than 10kg, and the mass of the steel platform shall be at least 10 times the mass of the steel
box; the cam rotation frequency is 100r/min.
6.2.2.3 Detection methods
Remove the sample from the package and the non-encapsulated filter element should be the minimum sales package.
Place the sample side inside the steel box; place in such a way that the samples in the assay do not come into contact with
each other, allowing for a 6mm horizontal movement interval and a free vertical movement distance.
The duration of the vibration detection is about 20 min, making the total number of vibrations about 2000.
After the test is complete, a follow-up test is performed.

Figure 1: Schematic of the vibration test device

6.3 Filtration efficiency

6.3.1 Sample size and requirements

20 samples of replaceable filter elements and 15 samples of disposable masks. Ten of these shall be untreated samples,
five shall be pretreated samples from 6.2.2 (if applicable) and five shall be pretreated samples from 6.2.1 and shall be
placed in airtight packagings and tested in 10H.

6.3.2 Detection equipment

6.3.2.1 NaCl particulate matter filtration efficiency detection system
The main technical parameters are as follows
a) NaCl particulate matter concentrations not exceeding 200mg/m3 with a median count diameter (CMD) of (0.075 ±
0.020)um and a geometric standard deviation of the particle size distribution not exceeding 1.86
b) The dynamics of the particle detector is (0.001~200)mg/m3 with an accuracy of 1%.
c) The detection flow range is (30-100)L/min with 2% accuracy.
d) Filtration efficiency detection range of 0-99.999%
e) shall have a device capable of neutralizing the charge of the particulate matter as it occurs
6.3.2.2 Oily particulate matter filtration efficiency detection systems
The main technical parameters are as follows.
a) DOP or other applicable oils (e.g. paraffin oil) with a concentration of (50-200)mg/m3 and a median count diameter
(CMD) of (0.185±0.020)um, with a geometric standard deviation of the particle size distribution of not more than 1.60
b) The dynamic range of the particle detector is (0.001~200) mg/m3 with an accuracy of 1%.
c) The detection flow rate is (30~100) L/min with 2% accuracy.
d) Filtration efficiency detection range of 0-99.999%
6.3.2.3 Testing conditions
The detection temperature conditions for KN type filter elements are (25±5)℃, relative humidity is (30±10)%, and the
concentration of NaCl particles should not exceed 200mg/m3.
The detection temperature condition of KP type filter element is (25±5)℃, the concentration of oily particles should not
exceed 200mg/m3.
The detection flow rate is (85±4)L/min, if multiple filter elements are used, the flow rate should be divided equally; e.g.,
for dual filter element design, the detection flow rate of each filter element should be (42.5 ± 2)L/min; if multiple filter
elements may be used separately, the detection condition of a single filter element should be tested.

6.3.3 Detection methods

First adjust the filter efficiency test system to the test state and adjust the relevant test parameters.
Airtightly attach the disposable mask (if an exhalation valve is present, seal the exhalation valve) or filter element to the
detection unit with an appropriate fixture. The initial filtering efficiency is recorded after the detection begins. Detection
should continue until the filtration efficiency has reached a minimum point, or should continue until the filter media has
accumulated on the (200±5)mg of particulate matter until; for KP filter media, if the amount of accumulated particulate
matter on the filter media reaches (200±5)mg, but at the same time the efficiency has decreased, the detection should
continue until the efficiency has stopped falling. Filtration efficiency results should be recorded continuously.

6.4 Leakability

6.4.1 Sample number and requirements

Disposable masks 10 samples; 5 of the samples were untreated and the other 5 were pretreated in accordance with 6.2.1.
If the sample under test has a different number, there should be at least two samples per number.
Two samples of replaceable masks; one was untreated and the other was pretreated in accordance with 6.2.1. If the
sample to be measured has a different number, each number shall have two samples; one untreated and the other
pretreated according to 6.2.1.

6.4.2 Detection equipment

6.4.2.1 A diagram of the detection system is shown in Figure 2.
6.4.2.2 The test chamber shall have an airtight chamber with a large viewing window that is sized to allow the subject to
complete the required action; it shall be designed so that the simulant is fed evenly from the top of the chamber and
discharged at the lower part of the chamber by an exhaust port.
6.4.2.3 The modelling agent generator shall meet one of the following requirements.
a) NaCl particulate matter occurrence of air volume is not less than 100L/min, particulate matter concentration of (10 ±
2)mg/m3, in the effective space of the detection bin concentration changes should not be higher than 10%; the
aerodynamic particle size distribution of particulate matter should be 0.02um~2um, the median mass warp is about
0.6um.
b) Oily particulate matter should be harmless to the human body, such as corn oil, paraffin oil, etc.; occurrence of air
volume is not less than 100L/min, particulate matter concentration of (20~30)mg/m3, in the effective space of the test
chamber concentration changes should not be higher than 10%; particulate matter aerodynamic particle size distribution
should be 0.02um ~ 2um, the median mass is about 0.3um. (Not suitable for the use of KN type filter element disposable
mask TIL detection.)
6.4.2.4 The dynamic range of the particulate matter detector is (0.001-200)mg/m3 with an accuracy of 1% and the
response time of the detector shall be no greater than 500ms.
6.4.2.5 Sampling pump adjustment range is (0.50~4)L/min.

6.4.3 Detection conditions

6.4.3.1 Prior to testing, samples shall be inspected and confirmed to be intact and not dangerous to the subject in
accordance with Method 6.1.
6.4.3.2 Persons familiar with the use of such products shall be selected for testing. Ten beard-shaven subjects were
selected whose facial shape was representative of the users of the product in question, taking into account differences in
facial shape and gender, but should not include those with markedly abnormal facial shapes. The morphological length and
width of the subjects were measured and recorded in accordance with GB/T 5703.
6.4.3.3 Particulate matter sampling flow rate should be controlled to (1~2)L/min
6.4.3.4 The sampling location of the particulate matter in the test chamber shall be in the active area of the subject's head;
the sampling location of the particulate matter in the sample shall be as far as possible in the centerline of the subject's
mouth, and the sampling tube shall be airtightly connected to the sample under test.
6.4.3.5 The subject shall first read the method of use of the sample under test and, if the sample under test has different
numbers, select the most appropriate number for the subject as required. Subjects should also be aware of the testing
requirements and methods.
6.4.3.6 When testing the leakage rate (IL) of replaceable half and full masks, replace the original filter element of the mask
with a filter element of at least Class KP100 with an equivalent resistance.

6.4.4 Detection methods

The sampling tube should be installed as close to the front of the user's mouth and nose as possible; for disposable masks,
the necessary measures should be taken to avoid the sampling tube from affecting the position of the mask during the test;
if applicable, connect the KP100 grade filter element. Check the detection system to confirm that it is in normal working
order.

Introduce the particulate matter into the test chamber so that it is at the required concentration.
The subject wears the sample in a clean air area, checks the airtightness of the wear according to the method of use, then
connects the sampling tube to a particle detector, determines the background concentration in the mask when the subject
breathes outside the test chamber, measures five data, and takes the arithmetic average as the background concentration.

The subject enters the testing room and connects the sampling tube to the particulate matter detector while avoiding
contamination by particulate matter; the subject then completes the following actions in the sequence required by time.
1) Head still and silent for 2 minutes.
2) Turn the head left and right (about 15 times) to see the left and right walls of the test chamber for 2 min.
3) Look up and down (about 15 times) at the top and floor of the test chamber for 2 min.
4) Read a text aloud or speak aloud for 2 minutes.
5) Head still and not talking for 2 min.
The concentration of particulate matter should be measured in both the chamber and the mask at the same time for each
action; generally, only the last 100S time zone of the action should be measured to avoid the crossover zone of the action.
For each action, five data should be tested and an arithmetic average should be calculated as the result of that action.
The subject is allowed to adjust the mask worn during the assay, but the assay for that action must be redone.
For NaCl particulate matter detection, the total leakage rate and leakage rate are calculated according to formula (1).

(C  Ca )1.7
TIL( IL)  *100...................
（1）
C0
where.
C: Concentration of particulate matter in the mask during each action
Ca: concentration of particulate matter in the mask under test
C0: detect the concentration of particles in the warehouse during each operation
When using oil particulate matter detection, the total leakage rate and leakage rate are calculated according to formula
(2).

C  Ca
TIL( IL)  *100..................
（2）
C0

6.5 Inhalation resistance

6.5.1 Sample number and requirements

4 samples, of which 2 were untreated and 2 were pretreated according to 6.2.1. If the sample to be measured has a
different number, each number shall have two samples, one untreated and the other 6.2.1 pretreated.

6.5.2 Testing equipment

6.5.2.1 See Figure 3 for an illustration of the inspiratory resistance detection device
6.5.2.2 Flow measurement ranges from 0 to 100L/min with 3% accuracy.
6.5.2.3 Micro-pressure measuring range 0 to 1000Pa, accuracy 1Pa
6.5.2.4 The test head die is equipped with a breathing tube at the mouth of the test head die, the main dimensions shall
refer to the requirements of Appendix B, divided into three models: large, medium and small.
6.5.2.5 Pumping capacity not less than 100L/min.

6.5.3 Testing conditions

6.5.3.1 If applicable, the sample to be measured shall contain replaceable filter elements
6.5.3.2 Ventilation volume constant at (85±1)L/min

6.5.4 Detection methods

Check the airtightness and working condition of the detection device. Adjust the ventilation to (85±1)L/min and set the
system resistance of the test device to zero. Wear the sample on a matching test head mold, adjust the wearing position of
the mask and the elasticity of the headband to ensure a tight fit between the mask and the test head mold. The ventilation
was then adjusted to (85±1)L/min and inspiratory resistance was measured and recorded.

6.6 Breathing resistance

6.6.1 Sample number and requirements

4 samples, of which 2 were untreated and 2 were pretreated according to 6.2.1. If the sample to be measured has a
different number, each number shall have two samples; one untreated and the other 6.2.1 pretreated.
6.6.2 Testing equipment
6.6.2.1 See Figure 3 for an illustration of the breath resistance detection device
6.6.2.2 Flow meter as in 6.5.2.2
6.6.2.3 Micro-pressure meter as in 6.5.2.3
6.6.2.4 Test head module as in 6.5.2.4
6.6.2.5 Air compressor discharge capacity not less than 100L/min

6.6.3 Testing conditions

Same as in 6.5.3

6.6.4 Detection methods

Check the airtightness and working condition of the detection device. Adjust the ventilation volume to (85±1)L/min and
set the system resistance of the detection device to zero.
Place the sample on a matching test head mold and adjust the mask position and headband tension to ensure that the
mask fits snugly into the test head mold. The volume of ventilation was then adjusted to (85 ± 1)L/min, and inspiratory
resistance was measured and recorded.
6.7 Breathing airtight

6.7.1 Sample size and requirements

4 samples, 2 were untreated and 2 were pretreated according to 6.2.1
6.7.2 Testing equipment
6.7.3 A diagram of the breath valve air tightness detection device is shown in Figure 4
6.7.3.1 The volume of the chamber is (150±10)mL
6.7.3.2 Micro-pressure measuring range 0 to 2000 Pa, accuracy 1Pa
6.7.3.3 Flow measurement ranges from 0 to 1000mL/min with 3% accuracy.
6.7.3.4 Timer accuracy of 0.1S
6.7.3.5 The vacuum pump pumping rate is about 2L/min.

6.7.4 Testing conditions

6.7.4.1 Room temperature, atmospheric pressure, relative humidity should be less than 75%
6.7.4.2 The sample under test shall include the mask section connected to the expiration valve, which shall be kept clean
and dry.
6.7.5 Detection methods
After sealing the cavity with an airtight inspection cover, pump the system to a negative pressure of 1180 Pa. No pressure
changes should be observed for 2 min after closing the control valve.
Install the sample on the cavity and ensure a tight fit; close the control valve at a pumping rate of no more than
500mL/min to bring the system to a negative pressure of 1250Pa.
Start timing when the system's negative pressure drops to 1180 Pa and record whether the time it takes for the system to
return to normal pressure is less than 20S.

6.8 Breath valve cover

6.8.1 Sample size and requirements

3 untreated samples
6.8.2 Testing equipment
6.8.2.1 Material tester measuring range 0~1000N, accuracy is 1%.
6.8.2.2 Clamps have appropriate construction and clamping degrees.
6.8.2.3 Timer accuracy 0.1S

6.8.3 Detection method

Secure the exhalation valve cover and the mask body of the sample to be measured separately with appropriate fixtures
(the fixing point should be reasonably close to the corresponding connection). Start the material tester and apply the axial
pull specified in Table 4 to record any fractures, slippage and deformation.

6.9 Dead Space

6.9.1 Sample size and requirements

Disposable mask, 3 untreated samples. Half mask or full mask, 1 untreated sample, or 1 untreated sample per number (if
applicable).
6.9.2 Testing equipment
A diagram of the dead space (CO2 content of inhalation gas) detection device is shown in Figure 5. In addition to the
respiratory simulator, the total volume of the gas line of the detection device should not exceed 2000mL.

6.9.2.1 The test head is the same as 6.5.2.4.

6.9.2.2 The respiratory simulator simulates a respiratory rate adjustment range of (10-40) breaths/min and the simulated
respiratory tidal volume adjustment range of (0.5-3.0) L
6.9.2.3 Carbon dioxide (CO2) gas source CO2 volume fraction is (5.0±0.1)%
6.9.2.4 CO2 flowmeter The range is not less than 40L/min and the accuracy is Class 2.
6.9.2.5 CO2 analytical instruments Range not less than 12% and accuracy not less than 0.1%
6.9.2.6 Anemometers, electric fans, etc.

6.9.3 Testing conditions

6.9.3.1 The test shall be carried out at room temperature; the room temperature range is 16℃ to 32℃.
6.9.3.2 The respiratory rate and tidal volume of the respiratory simulator should be set at 20 breaths/min and 1.5L,
respectively
6.9.3.3 Adopt appropriate ventilation to ensure that the CO2 concentration in the test environment is not higher than 0.1%,
and that the detection point of CO2 concentration in the environment is located approximately 1m in front of the sample
under test.
6.9.3.4 If a disposable mask sample is to be tested, an electric fan should be applied to the side of the sample so that the
air flow rate from the front of the mask is 0.5m/s.

6.9.4 Detection methods

Check the detection system to confirm that it is in normal working order. Take the necessary measures to wear the sample
in an airtight manner on a matching test head die and to prevent deformation of the mask.
Turn on the dead space detector and continuously monitor and record the CO2 concentration in the inhalation gas and the
test environment until a stable value is reached.
One test for each of the three samples of the disposable mask and three repeated tests for each sample of the half mask
or full mask.
The test is valid only if the CO2 concentration in the test environment is not greater than 0.1%, and the CO2 concentration
in the test environment should be deducted. The arithmetic average of three measurements of CO2 concentration in the
inhalation gas is taken.

6.10 Perspectives

Testing according to the methods specified in GB/T 2891

6.11 Headbands

6.11.1 Sample quantity and requirements

Two samples, one was untreated and the other was pretreated according to 6.2.1.
6.11.2 Testing equipment
Test equipment is identical to 6.8.2
6.11.3 Test method
Secure the headband (non-free end) and the mask body (reasonably close to the corresponding headband buckle
connection) of the sample to be measured separately with clamps. Start the material testing machine and apply the tensile
force specified in Table 6 to record any breakage and slippage.
Each end of the sample under test should be tested for band attachment sites and the results recorded.

6.12 Connections and connecting parts

6.12.1 Sample quantity and requirements

Two samples, one was untreated and the other was pretreated according to 6.2.1.
6.12.2 Testing equipment
Test equipment is identical to 6.8.2
6.12.3 Test method
Fix the connection parts of the sample and the mask body separately with appropriate clamps (the fixing points should be
reasonably close to the corresponding connection parts). Start the material tester and apply the axial pull specified in Table
7 to record any fractures, slippage and deformation.
Each connection and connecting part of the sample under test should be tested separately and the results recorded.

6.13 Lenses

6.13.1 Sample quantity and requirements

5 untreated samples
6.13.2 Testing equipment
6.13.2.1 The main dimensions of the test head mould shall refer to the requirements of Appendix B, and shall be divided
into three sizes: large, medium and small.
6.13.2.2 Steel balls, 22mm in diameter and approximately 45g in weight, shall have a smooth surface.
6.13.3 Detection methods
The specimen is correctly worn on a matching test head mold, and the head mold is placed and secured with the lens up.
Allow the steel ball to drop freely from a height of 1.3m to the centre of the lens and record whether there is a rupture.
Each lens of the sample under test should be tested separately and the results recorded.

6.14 Airtightness

6.14.1 Sample size and requirements

All untreated samples, or quantities required by other testing methods.
6.14.2 Testing equipment
6.14.2.1 Test head die as in 6.5.2.4
6.14.2.2 Micro-pressure meter as in 6.7.3.2
6.14.2.3 Timer as in 6.7.3.4
6.14.2.4 Vacuum pump as in 6.7.3.5
6.14.3 Test method
Put the mask on the matching test head die, seal the inhalation valve and wet the exhalation que. Start the vacuum pump,
make the negative pressure in the mask reach 1000Pa, stop pumping, start timing, observe and record the negative
pressure drop in the mask within 60s.

6.15 Flammability

6.15.1 Sample size and requirements

Four disposable masks, two of which were untreated samples and two of which were 6.2.1 post-pretreatment samples.
Three half or full masks, one for the untreated sample and two for the 6.2.1 pretreated sample.
6.15.2 Testing equipment
The flammability detection device is schematically shown in FIG. 6. The detection device includes a metal head die
mounted on a support, the height of the metal head die shall be adjustable for horizontal or circular motion, the
displacement velocity or line velocity at the tip of the nose of the head die shall be (60±5)mm/s; the head die may pass
over a propane burner in motion, the burner flame height shall be adjustable, the height shall be measured using an
appropriate gauge, and the flame temperature shall be measured using a thermocouple of approximately 1.5mm diameter.
6.15.3 Inspection methods

Place the sample on the metal head die and adjust the height of the die so that the vertical distance between the top of
the burner and the lowermost end of the mask is (20±2)mm; then place the die outside the burner burning area.

After igniting the burner, adjust the flame so that the flame height is (40±4)mm and the flame temperature at the top of
the burner (20±2)mm is (800±50)℃.

Activate the metal head die motion control to allow the sample to pass through the combustion zone and record the
burning of the mask material as it passes over the flame. The inspection should be repeated for all outer surface materials
of the mask, which should pass through the flame 1 time for each component.

7 Signage

7.1 Product identification

The product should be marked as follows.

a) Name, trademark or other identifiable manufacturer or supplier.
b) Model and number (if applicable).
c) The implementation of this standard number and year number, the filter element should be marked with the filter
media level, the level is marked with the implementation of this standard number and filter element level combination,
such as GB 2626-2006 KN90, or GB 2626-2006 KP100.

7.2 Packaging
The following information shall be clearly and persistently marked in Chinese at least on the minimum sales package, or
visible through transparent packaging.
a) Name, trademark or other distinguishable manufacturer's or supplier's indication.
b) Mask type, model and number (if applicable).
c) The implementation of this standard number and year number, the filter element shall be marked with the level, the
level is marked with the implementation of this standard number and filter element level combination, such as GB
2626-2006 KN90, or GB 2626-2006 KP100.
d) Product licence number.
e) Date of production (at least months and years) or production lot number, storage life (at least years).
f) The words "see information provided by the manufacturer".
g) Manufacturer's recommended storage conditions (including at least temperature and humidity).

Appendix A: Summary of testing requirements (informative appendix)

This appendix summarizes the technical requirements, sample requirements and testing conditions in the standard, as
shown in Table A.1.

Technical Sample number

Conditions
Test requirem Sample pretreatment
Disposable Replaceable half of detection
content ents Full mask conditions
mask mask clause
clause
Pre-treated for
temperature and humidity
external 6.1,
5.2 2 2 2 and pre-treated for
inspection 6.2
mechanical strength,
respectively.
10 untreated samples, 5
temperature-humidity
Filtration 5.3 and 20 filter
20 20 filter elements pretreated samples, 5 6.3
efficiency Table 2 elements
mechanical strength
pretreated samples.
10 if different One half of the quantity is
2, if different 2, if different
numbers, at untreated samples and the
leakage 5.4 and numbers, 2 numbers, 2
least 2 other half is pre-treated 6.4
rate Table 3 samples of each samples of
samples per samples with temperature
number. each number.
number. and humidity.
4, 2 samples 4, 2 samples One half of the quantity is
4, 2 samples of
Inhalation of each of each untreated and the other
5.5 each number if 6.5
resistance number if number if half is pretreated with
different.
different. different. temperature and humidity.
4, 2 samples 4, 2 samples One half of the quantity is
4, 2 samples of
Exhale of each of each untreated and the other
5.5 each number if 6.6
resistance number if number if half is pretreated with
different.
different. different. temperature and humidity.
Breathing 5.6.1 4 4 not applicable One half of the quantity is 6.7
 valve air untreated and the other
tightness half is pretreated with
temperature and humidity.
Breath 5.6.2 and
3 3 3 3 untreated samples 6.8
valve cover Table 4
Dead space 5.7 3 1 1 untreated sample 6.9
5.8 and
outlook 1 1 1 untreated sample 6.10
table 5
One is an untreated
5.9 and sample and one is a
Headband 2 2 2 6.11
table 6 temperature-humidity
pretreated sample.
One is an untreated
5.10and sample and one is a
Connectors not applicable 2 2 6.12
table 7 temperature and humidity
pretreatment sample.
6.13,
Lenses 5.11 not applicable not applicable 5 untreated samples
6.14
Unprocessed samples or
Airtightnes
5.12 All samples All samples All samples samples under other 6.14
s
terms
Disposable masks: 2
untreated samples, 2
temperature and humidity
Flammabili pretreated samples; half
5.13 4 3 3 6.15
ty and full masks: 1
untreated sample, 2
temperature and humidity
pretreated samples.
Informatio
n provided
by the 5.15 All samples All samples All samples Untreated sample 6.1
manufactu
rer

Appendix B: Main dimensions of the test head mould (informative appendix)

The main dimensions of the test head die applicable in this standard test are shown in Table B.1.
Table B.1 Main dimensions of the test head die Unit: mm
Size/item trumpet medium size large size
morphological plane 113 122 131
face width 136 145 154
pupil spacing 57.0 62.5 68.0

Appendix C: Comparison of the revised standard with the original standard and some of its alternatives (informative
appendix)
This appendix summarizes the main technical aspects of the revised standard as compared with the original standard GB/T
2626-1992 and the replacement standard GB/T 6223-1997, see table C.1 below.

Content GB/T 2626-1992 GB/T 6223-1997 GB 2626-2006

Comparison
General technical
Standard conditions for Self-absorbing, filtered Respiratory protection, self suction filtered
name self-absorbing filtered anti-particle masks anti particulate respirator
dust masks
Production and sale of all Various types of Self-absorbing, filtered respiratory
kinds of dust masks, self-absorption filtered protection products to protect various
Scope technical requirements, anti-particle masks, technical types of particulate matter, specifying the
test methods, testing requirements, inspection technical requirements, testing methods
rules. methods, inspection rules. and marking.
Filter
KN non-oily particles; KP non-oily and
element No provision No provision
non-oily particles.
classification
Disposable half masks.
Mask
Simple; duplex (half mask) Simple; duplex (half mask) Replaceable half-mask.
classification
hood
Filter Simple: ≥90% Grade Ⅰ: ≥95% Disposable masks and replaceable half
element Duplex: ≥95% Grade Ⅱ: ≥99% masks: ≥90.0%; ≥95.0%; ≥99.97%
level Full masks: ≥95.0%; ≥99.97%
Sodium chloride pellets for KN filter media:
Counted median diameter (0.075±
0.020)um, standard deviation no more
Medical talcum powder.
than 1.86; (25±5)°C, (30±10)%
Suspended particle size Sodium chloride aerosols.
humidity, charge neutralized to Boltzmann
Reagents for less than 5um accounted Particle diameter of
equilibrium, concentration no more than
detecting for more than 90%, less 0.1um~0.5um accounted for
200 mg/m³.
filtration than 2um accounted for more than 90%,
Dioctyl ester granules for KP filter media:
efficiency more than 70%, concentration greater than
Counting of the median longitudinal (0.185
concentration (40±10) 1mg/m³
±0.020)um with a standard deviation not
mg/m³
exceeding 1.60; (25±5)°C, charge
neutralization to Boltzmann equilibrium at
a concentration not exceeding 200 mg/m³
Filter
efficiency 30 30 （85±4）
testing
leakage rate not specified not specified Basic adoption of EN standards
Inhalation Simple: ≤39.2 Simple: ≤39.2
All types of masks ≤ 350
resistance / Duplex: ≤49 Duplex: ≤49
(85±1) L/min detection flow
Pa 30L/min flow rate 30L/min flow rate
Duplex and simple with
Duplex and simple with
Breathing valves: ≤ 29.4 ≤ 250 for all types of masks (including
valves: ≤ 29.4
resistance / No valves, no filter elements)
No valves, no requirements.
Pa requirements. (85±1) L/min detection flow
30L/min flow rate
30L/min flow rate
 In the airtightness tester, In the airtightness tester,
500mL/min pumping 500mL/min pumping volume, For half masks only.
volume, pumping reaches pumping reaches 980Pa (150±10) mL of post-valve volume.
Breathing
980Pa negative pressure, negative pressure, stop Pumped to 1180 Pa.
valve air
stop pumping, record the pumping, record the The time for recording the post-mask valve
tightness
post-valve pressure back post-valve pressure back to pressure return to normal pressure should
to normal pressure time normal pressure time should be ≥ 20S
should be ≥10S. be ≥15S.
If there is an expiratory valve, the valve
cover should be able to withstand the
Breath valve No provision No provision specified axial tension of 10S.
Disposable mask 10N; replaceable mask
50N.
Water injection method, Water injection method,
Refer to EN standard, CO2 concentration in
dead space measuring water volume measuring water volume ≤
inhalation not more than 1% by volume.
≤ 180mL 180mL
Subjects with visual acuity Subjects with visual acuity not Using GB/T 2891 methodology
not less than 1.0, with a less than 1.0, bowed visual Visibility ≥60° below half mask
outlook bowed field of view of ≥ field meter measuring lower Total field of view of the full hood ≥70%
60° below when viewing angle ≥65° while Full hood binocular vision, large eye
wearing a mask wearing a mask window ≥80%, binocular window ≥20%
Disposable mask: withstand a 10N pull for
10S.
headband No provision No provision
Half mask: withstand 50N pull for 10S
Hood: withstands 100N tension for 10S
The replaceable half-mask connection shall
Connections
be subjected to 50N axial pull of 10S.
and
No provision No provision The full hood connection components
connecting
should be subjected to a 10S axial pull of
parts
250N.
face mirror not involved not involved Adoption of the EN standard
airtightness not involve not involve Adoption of the EN standard
flammability not specified not specified Adoption of the EN standard
Cleaning and
not specified not specified Adoption of the EN standard
disinfection

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