MSA Responder™ CBRN PAPR

5
A belt-mounted powered air-purifying respirator with choice
of 2 proven tight-fitting facepieces in 3 sizes. The motor-
blower provides a constant air flow of over 115 lpm to the
facepiece. The PAPR can be used with CBRN cartridges or
with multi-purpose chemical cartridges designed to protect
against hazards that might be encountered in tactical law
enforcement operations.

5 Protects First Responders for up 5 Choice of 2

to 8 hours under many hazardous proven positive-
conditions pressure facepieces, the MSA
5 First PAPR to have CBRN approval for Millennium® or the MSA Ultra Elite®
tight fitting facepieces 5 Choice of CBRN cartridge (pending
approval) or multi-gas / particulate
chemical cartridges for non-CBRN use

About the
CBRN PAPR Standard
The MSA Responder PAPR (Powered Air-Purifying The Responder PAPR’s constant filtered airflow
Respirators) system is ideal for First Responder, provides improved comfort due to the cooling
NIOSH released a CBRN
Military and Special Operations personnel who effect, greatly reducing pulmonary stress,
standard for powered
need non-IDLH respiratory protection for an preserving strength and mental acuity. The airflow
air-purifying respirators
extended period of time. The MSA Responder also prevents fogging in the facepiece, reduces
(PAPRs) in October 2006.
PAPR combines an industry-leading motor-blower any feelings of claustrophobia, and allows for
After extensive testing to with a choice of two proven MSA gas mask CBRN extended use in hot and stressful environments.
that standard, MSA’s facepieces, and three proprietary cartridges for
Responder CBRN PAPR was CBRN, particulate, or poisonous gases / vapors.
the first PAPR to receive
NIOSH certification for tight
fitting facepieces as
“compliant against CBRN.”

Industry trusted, with over 50,000 fielded in various The motor-blower will not
U.S. military programs, the C420 Motor-Blower is interfere with radio
ideal for filtering contaminants from ambient air and communications, as it is EMI
providing a constant airflow of at least 115 lpm to the shielded to MIL-STD-461C.
user’s facepiece. This provides an OSHA-assigned
protection factor twenty times greater than APR, The C420 comes
due to positive pressure in the mask. complete with
the motor-
The C420 is available with 2 batteries that can blower, belt,
be “hot-swapped” during warm environment use. airflow indicator,
The Lithium-Sulfur Dioxide mission battery has and breathing tube.
an 8-hour run-time. The Nickel Metal Hydride
rechargeable battery has a 4-hour run-time.

C420 PAPR Specifications

Maximum Flow Rate 130-140 lpm (High or single-speed)
Power Battery, LiSO2 BA 5800/U: operates 8 hours. Battery, Rechargeable: operates 4 hours
Ambient Temperature -32 to 49°C / -26 to 120°F
EMI MIL-STD-461C, Part 4, RE02
Environmental Water and dust protection - IP68 (inlet & outlet ports closed)
Decontamination Decontaminable – performance not affected adversely
Expected Working Life Of Blower (MTTF) >1,000 hrs (per EA-DTL-1827)

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MSA's Millennium Facepiece is based on
a highly successful military gas mask. The Super-soft black
wearer enjoys a wide field of view and Hycar rubber
exceeds CBRN Six-point head
configuration flexibility, making it possible
permeation harness means
to perform required tasks, including firing
requirements easy donning,
weapons, more safely. The wearer can
adjustment, and
communicate easily while wearing the
removal, with no
Millennium CBRN Gas Mask.
hair pulling
The lightweight mask provides a tight
seal on the face, with a nose cup for
reduced fogging. The material is Flexible, one-piece
permeation-resistant to chemical agents polyurethane lens
such as mustard (HD), providing maximum Breathing tube
eliminates
assurance to the wearer. An optional inlet ports on left
uncomfortable
butyl-coated nylon hood provides total and right sides
pressure points
head protection. A voice amplifier system enable weapon
sighting from Integrated
is also available.
either side hydration
system

MSA’s Ultra Elite facepiece

Available with a
has been field-proven and trusted
5-point rubber or
Super-soft black by First Responders to provide
SpeeD-ON®
Hycar rubber exceptional fit, comfort, and value.
head harness
exceeds CBRN The soft black Hycar rubber mask
permeation has a centrally located inlet port and
requirements large lens for maximum visibility.
A centrally located mechanical
speaking diaphragm enables clear
communication while the optional
ClearCommand® Amplifier offers
increased communication
capabilities. The Ultra Elite
facepiece provides identical sealing
surfaces for SCBA, APR, and PAPR,
eliminating the need for redundant
fit testing.
Large lens with
83% unimpeded
vision
Centrally located inlet
port for secure,
comfortable fit and feel

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The MSA Responder CBRN Cartridge is NIOSH-approved for
both PAPR and APR. It contains chemical sorbents and a P100
filter to attract, retain, and neutralize contaminants.

The PAPR Multi-gas HE is a combination cartridge that

The Optifilter XL Type H filter is a HEPA P100 particulate filter contains the P100 filter and a bed of activated carbon to
that is 99.97% efficient against all aerosols, oily and non-oily. absorb poison gases and vapors. The cartridge will filter
This filter is effective against particulates such as dusts and out a broad spectrum of agents such as: acid gases (including
mists but not poison gases or vapors. The Optifilter XL HE is chlorine, sulfur dioxide, and chlorine dioxide), and ammonia,
the right choice for dust filled environments. formaldehyde, and organic vapors. Choose the PAPR GME
Multi-gas HE cartridge for OSHA-regulated chemicals with
concentrations greater than the TLV.

Ordering Information: Accessories

You must choose C420 PAPR Kit, facepiece, and cartridge For C420 PAPR
for a complete system NiMH Rechargeable Battery Kit
(2 NiMH Batteries, Charger & Cap) B-20040-001
C420 PAPR Kits (less facepiece and cartridge)** LiSO2 Battery M-20020
C420 PAPR Kit with 30” Breathing Tube B-60141-030 30'' Breathing Hose Assembly S-30116
C420 PAPR Kit with 36” Breathing Tube B-60141-036 36'' Breathing Hose Assembly S-30118
** Includes C420 PAPR, Belt, Airflow indicator & Breathing tube NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack S-20036
NiMH Rapid Battery Charger B-20090-001
Gas Mask Facepieces with Head Harness (less cartridge) NiMH Rechargeable Battery Cap Assembly B-30060-001
Millennium Facepiece, Small 10051286 Web Belt Assembly S-30019
Millennium Facepiece, Medium 10051287 PAPR Carrying Case B-10079-001
Millennium Facepiece, Large 10051288
Ultra Elite Hycar Gas Mask with For Ultra Elite Facepiece
rubber Head Harness, Small 10052776 ClearCommand® Communications System
Ultra Elite Hycar Gas Mask with Amp 10024074
rubber Head Harness, Medium 10052781 Amp / RI 10051290
Ultra Elite Hycar Gas Mask with Bracket Only 10023055
rubber Head Harness, Large 10052778 Butyl Hood 305022
Ultra Elite Hycar Gas Mask with Cover Lens
SpeeD-On Head Harness, Small 10052780 Clear 491500
Ultra Elite Hycar Gas Mask with Tinted 805456
SpeeD-On Head Harness, Medium 10052779 Spectacle Kit 804638
Ultra Elite Hycar Gas Mask with
SpeeD-On Head Harness, Large 10052777 Storage Devices
Pouch 10034184
Cartridges Case D2056734
PAPR Responder* CBRN cartridge, each 10046570
OptiFilter XL cartridge, 6-pack 496081 For Millennium Facepiece
PAPR GME Multi-gas HE cartridge, each 10072237 ESPII Communications System 10026265
Butyl Coated Nylon Hood 305022
Gas Mask Pouch 10034184
Spectacle Kit 816137

Cover Lens
Clear, Small 10008907
Clear, Medium/Large 10008906
Tinted, Small 10008909
Tinted, Medium/Large 10008908
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