Protection Against Pesticides and Chemicals
Agriculture often involves exposure to harmful pesticides and chemicals, which can release toxic vapors or aerosols. Selecting respirators rated for organic vapors is essential for safe handling. Look for cartridges with P100 or A2B2E2K2 ratings, designed specifically to filter volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and chemical fumes, safeguarding your lungs during pesticide application.
Dust and Particulate Exposure
Farmers frequently work in environments filled with grain dust, mold spores, and animal dander. These airborne particulates can cause respiratory issues like asthma, farmer’s lung or allergic reactions. Opting for respirators with P100 or N95 filters is vital, as they effectively capture fine dust particles, protecting your respiratory system from long-term damage.
Ammonia and Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure
Livestock operations often release harmful gases like ammonia and hydrogen sulfide from waste. Prolonged exposure to these gases can cause serious respiratory irritation and long-term lung damage. To mitigate this risk, use respirators equipped with ammonia and methylamine cartridges, specifically designed to filter these gases in confined spaces like barns and manure pits.
Fumigation Operations
During fumigation and pest control, workers face high concentrations of toxic chemicals. A full-face respirator combined with the appropriate ABEK cartridges ensures comprehensive protection against various chemical vapors, acids, and ammonia. The full-face design also shields your eyes from chemical exposure, offering complete safety during these critical tasks.
Long-Term Respiratory Health
Chronic exposure to airborne hazards can lead to respiratory conditions such as COPD and asthma. Selecting the right respirator not only prevents these conditions but also promotes long-term health. Parcil Safety’s masks feature adjustable straps and lightweight designs, ensuring comfort for long shifts while maintaining the necessary protection.
Comparison Chart
Full-Face Respirator
Respirator Masks Comparison Chart
PD-100 | PD-101 | ST-100X | NB-100 | NB-100V | NB-100E | |
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Respirator Mask Model | ||||||
Type | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator |
Protection Level | A1P2 | A1P2 | A2P1 | A2B2EK1P3 R | A2B2EK1P3 R | A2B2EK1P3 R |
Inhalation Airflow Resistance (W/O Filter) | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 2.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 2.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 2.5 mbar |
Exhalation Airflow Resistance (W/O Filter) | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar |
Reusable | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Intended Use | DIY & Home Improvement | Industrial Use | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios |
Weight | 15.3 oz | 15.3 oz | 15.3 oz | 14.1 oz | 14.1 oz | 17.63 oz |
Certifications | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 |
PD-100
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A1P2
- Inhalation Airflow Resistance: 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar
- Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Intended Use: DIY & Home Improvement
- Weight: 15.3 oz
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
PD-101
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A1P2
- Inhalation Airflow Resistance: 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar
- Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Intended Use: Industrial Use
- Weight: 15.3 oz
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
ST-100X
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2P1
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
NB-100
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2B2EK1P3 R
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
NB-100V
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2B2EK1P3 R
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
NB-100E
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2B2EK1P3 R
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
Respirator Masks Comparison Chart
PD-100 | PD-101 | ST-100X | NB-100 | NB-100V | NB-100E | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Respirator Mask Model | ||||||
Type | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator |
Protection Level | A1P2 | A1P2 | A2P1 | A2B2EK1P3 R | A2B2EK1P3 R | A2B2EK1P3 R |
Inhalation Airflow Resistance (W/O Filter) | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 2.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 2.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 2.5 mbar |
Exhalation Airflow Resistance (W/O Filter) | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar |
Reusable | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Intended Use | DIY & Home Improvement | Industrial Use | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios |
Weight | 15.3 oz | 15.3 oz | 15.3 oz | 14.1 oz | 14.1 oz | 17.63 oz |
Certifications | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 |
PD-100
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A1P2
- Inhalation Airflow Resistance: 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar
- Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Intended Use: DIY & Home Improvement
- Weight: 15.3 oz
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
PD-101
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A1P2
- Inhalation Airflow Resistance: 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar
- Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Intended Use: Industrial Use
- Weight: 15.3 oz
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
ST-100X
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2P1
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
NB-100
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2B2EK1P3 R
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
NB-100V
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2B2EK1P3 R
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
NB-100E
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2B2EK1P3 R
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Agriculture Masks and Respirators for Farming
What respirator should I use for pesticide application?
For pesticide use, choose a respirator with organic vapor cartridges rated at P100 or A2B2E2K2 to effectively filter harmful chemicals.
How can I ensure my respirator fits correctly?
A proper fit is achieved when the respirator forms a tight seal around your face. Conduct a fit check to ensure no air leaks.
Are Parcil Safety respirators suitable for long-term wear?
Yes, our respirators are designed for comfort, featuring adjustable straps and lightweight materials that minimize fatigue during extended use.
What kind of filters are best for animal dander?
Respirators with P100 or N95 filters are ideal for filtering out fine particles like animal dander, ensuring better respiratory health on the farm.