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MSA’s Gas Masks: from Military Warfare to Civil Unrest to CBRN Threats
i n t r o d u c t i o n
MSA has been making gas about wearing an exceptionally As one SWAT officer recently
masks since World War I. designed gas mask. “An enemy stated, “Equipment needs to be
can drop blood or blister agents light, dependable, and foolproof.
[ Military Warfare ] on an airfield, so you never The MSA [Advantage® 1000]
Over 7 million MSA Gas Masks, know WHEN you’re going to mask is.”
including the M17, M23, and need that protection. The design Another agreed, “If you need to
M40 Series, have protected US and shape of the lens and this use force in hostage situations,
military forces throughout the mask are very important in you have to see exactly what
past century. MSA designed and enabling you to aim and fire you are doing while wearing
developed the MCU-2/P gas your weapon. You’re not worry- your mask. The range of visibili-
mask for the US military (USAF ing about comfort; you want to ty and optics are great.”
in Desert Storm). Our be sure you can SEE.”
Millennium™ Gas Mask is a [ CBRN Threats ]
clone of this USAF-Navy mask [ Civil Unrest ]
All threats to US homeland
that’s now available to law However, law enforcement offi- security—home-grown or
enforcement users. cers, especially SWAT teams, imported—signify potential
A USAF Major who served in probably “know MSA” because destruction of people, places,
Egypt and Somalia is adamant they’ve worn our dependable, and ways of life we hold dear.
well designed, reasonably priced New ideas for preventing or
gas masks during civil unrest responding to terrorist activities
and civilian hostage situations. proliferate, as First Responders
Providing Respiratory
Protection for America’s
Warriors is a Prominent Part
of MSA’s 88-Year History.
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contemplate the brutality of After decades of development “Never before has this country
dealing with chemical, biologi- and millions of users, MSA’s gas depended so heavily on the FBI
cal, radiological, and nuclear masks are still greatly preferred to protect it at home.”
(CBRN) agents. by America’s fighting forces and Robert S. Mueller III, FBI Director,
This is nothing new for law First Responders. We are ready May 29, 2002
enforcement personnel, who to help you meet today’s chal-
must always be prepared for lenges with the best gas masks
anything. But rapidly evolving available.
plans to create new agencies,
set new agenda, and expand
support for state and local
emergency response teams are
intensifying the focus. Field
training exercises also serve as
dress rehearsals for personal
protection, including gas masks.
This is where MSA comes in. We
have the gas masks you need.
About MSA
MSA has protected First We have historically helped First Fall Protection; Thermal Imaging
Responders for almost 100 years! Responders before, during, and Cameras; and Mining,
after emergencies, from small Emergency, & Specialty
Mine Safety Appliances
house fires to multiple explo- Equipment via a national net-
Company was founded in 1914 by
sions at chemical plants, from work of trained distributors,
two mining engineers who
hazardous materials spills to product specialists, and knowl-
fought underground mine fires,
hurricanes. We assisted those on edgeable contacts.
rescued trapped miners, and
duty after terrorists attacked MSA has been a global company
developed or improved safety,
New York City, the Pentagon, and for decades, protecting millions
rescue, and protective gear.
Oklahoma City; and before/dur- of people around the world who
MSA has sold gas masks for mili- ing the Seattle WTO meetings work in almost every industry.
tary (and industrial) use since and Salt Lake City Olympics.
World War I, so we understand You can always reach us by
MSA makes and markets phone:1-800-MSA-2222 or
the demands placed on this cru-
Respiratory Protection; e-mail: info@MSAnet.com.
cial protective equipment.
Instruments; Head, Eye, Face, &
Hearing Protection; Fire Helmets;
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A Hycar version of the reliable • Fully elastic, 6-point head har- A clean, simplified respirator • Fully elastic, 6-point head har-
military-style gas mask (MCU- ness promotes easy on-off, with Hycar facepiece (based on ness promotes easy on-off,
2/P Mask, used by Air Force in easy adjustment, no hair a proven facepiece design devel- easy adjustment,
Desert Storm) that combines pulling oped for the U.S. Armed Forces) no hair pulling
high performance, customized • Internal nosecup with 2 check that’s up to 40% lighter than • Standard nosecup helps elimi-
fit, comfort, and cost efficiency. valves deflects air from the conventional full-face respira- nate lens fogging
lens, reduces fogging tors and gives high perform- • Standard mechanical speak-
• Flexible, 1-piece polyurethane • Standard mechanical speak- ance, customized fit, comfort, ing diaphragm included, or
lens with wide field of vision ing diaphragm included, or economy, and user acceptance. add MSA’s optional ESP II
is bonded to durable Hycar add MSA’s optional ESP® II Communications System
rubber facepiece Communications System • Flexible, 1-piece polyurethane • NIOSH-approved (No. TC-14G-
• Dual-canister mount (NATO • NIOSH-approved (No. TC-14G- lens with wide field of vision 0235) for protection against
40mm thread) allows weapon 0254) for protection against is bonded to durable chloroacetophenone (CN),
sighting from either shoulder chloroacetophenone (CN), Hycar™ rubber facepiece chlorobenzylidene (CS), P100
• Drinking tube provides con- chlorobenzylidene (CS), P100 • Dual-canister mount (bayonet particulate efficiency level,
nection for fluid ingestion in particulate efficiency level, mount) allows weapon sight- and particulates
contaminated atmospheres and particulates ing from either shoulder • Effective against OC
• Effective against OC
Part No. Advantage 1000 CBA-RCA Gas Mask, complete with canister, nosecup, and
Part No. Millennium Chemical-Biological Mask, complete with canister, nosecup, identification tag
drinking tube and clear polycarbonate outsert 813860 Small
10007423 Small 813859 Medium
10007422 Medium 813861 Large
10007424 Large 817590 Advantage 1000 CBA/RCA Canisters, Box of 6
818264 Millennium CBA/RCA Canisters, Box of 6
NEW! The Advantage 3200 CBA- • Choice of head harness: A snug but comfortable Hycar • Wraparound polycarbonate
RCA (Chemical Biological Agent- New European-style rubber Ultravue® facepiece with lens coated on both sides
Riot Control Agent) Gas Mask is Advantage head harness with single low-profile canister, • Easily disassembled for clean-
based on MSA’s already very easy on/off pre-adjustable designed specifically for law ing and parts replacement
popular industrial Advantage straps, dons like a catcher’s enforcement, corrections per- • Standard nosecup helps elimi-
3200 Respirator. It features a mask OR sonnel against riot-control nate lens fogging
soft, pliable silicone facepiece, More traditional Hycar rubber gases. Compact size allows easy • Standard speaking diaphragm
yet serves as an economical, head harness integration with most visored included, or add optional ESP
cost-effective alternative to • Dual-canister mount (bayonet police helmets. II Communications System
more expensive Gas Masks for mount) allows weapon sight- • NIOSH approval (No. TC-14G-
this application. Shown above ing from either shoulder • Phalanx Alpha has dual-canis- 0236) for protection against
with optional ESP II • Proven exceptionally comfort- ter mount for weapon firing chloroacetophenone (CN),
Communications System. able, lightweight, stable, and from either shoulder chlorobenzylidene (CS), P100
low maintenance • Phalanx Beta uses single particulate efficiency level,
• New 1-piece polycarbonate • Very low breathing resistance front-mount canister & and particulates
wraparound lens, optically • Standard nosecup to help demand-style facepiece • Effective against OC
corrected to eliminate distor- eliminate lens fogging • EZ-Don Head Harness for
tion, promote superior visibili- • NIOSH-approved (No.TC-14G- quick donning or doffing
ty and peripheral vision 0235) for protection against
• Soft, pliable silicone facepiece chloroacetophenone (CN), Part No. Phalanx Riot Control Agent Gas Mask, complete with canister, nosecup,
with proven Advantage respi- chlorobenzylidene (CS), P100 and identification tag
rator seal that instantly con- particulate efficiency level, 491990 Phalanx Alpha Gas Mask (side-mount canister), small
forms to wearer’s face and particulates 491989 Phalanx Alpha Gas Mask (side-mount canister), medium
• Effective against OC 491991 Phalanx Alpha Gas Mask (side-mount canister), large
491981 Phalanx Beta Gas Mask (front-mount canister), small
Part No. Advantage 3200 CBA-RCA Gas Mask, complete with canister, nosecup, 491980 Phalanx Beta Gas Mask (front-mount canister), medium
and identification tag 491982 Phalanx Beta Gas Mask (front-mount canister), large
10036324 Advantage 3200 Gas Mask, with Advantage head harness, small 817591 Phalanx CBA-RCA Canisters, box of 6
10036325 Advantage 3200 Gas Mask, with Advantage head harness, medium 456975 Cover lens, clear, package of 25 lenses
10036326 Advantage 3200 Gas Mask, with Advantage head harness, large 480326 Cover lens, smoke-tinted, package of 25 lens
10038695 Advantage 3200 Gas Mask, with rubber head harness, small 494255 Cover lens, mirror-reflective, package of 6 lenses
10038696 Advantage 3200 Gas Mask, with rubber head harness, medium 454819 Spectacle Kit for Phalanx Gas Mask
10038697 Advantage 3200 Gas Mask, with rubber head harness, large
817590 Advantage CBA/RCA Canisters for Advantage 3000 Respirators, Box of 6
10029298 Spectacle Kit for Advantage Respirators
MSA’s Response Escape Hood is • Hood fits most head sizes; is A powered air-purifying respira-
a practical solution to the prob- compatible with long hair, tor that filters contaminants
lem of escaping from chemical, glasses, and/or facial hair. from ambient air via CBA/RCA
biological, or riot-control agents, • Soft, high-stretch, comfort- OptiFilter® Cartridges. Belt-
when every second counts. The able elastomeric neck seal mounted motor/blower pro-
hood gives users head and neck eases donning and conforms vides constant air flow via
coverage and respiratory protec- to irregular neck contours. breathing tube to facepiece.
tion to help them escape from • Easy operation: Air flows
terrorist situations as quickly as directly into the facepiece • Full-face Hycar rubber
possible. A tactical version is through the filter; inlet check Ultravue Facepiece in 3 sizes
available. valves maximize carbon per- • 1,500-hour brush-type motor
formance; and air exits direct- in motor/blower module
• Hood is made of high-per- ly through the exhalation • Maintenance-free lithium bat-
formance laminate material valve. tery with 10-year shelf life
for protection, fit, fast don- • Large bonded PVC lens for • Optional rechargeable NiCd
ning, and ease of use when wide field of view and battery
escaping from chemical and translucent chemical-resistant • Also approved for use with
biological agents. hood promote good visibility (optional) Millennium
• Canister has a high-efficiency and face recognition, while Facepiece (see page 4)
particulate filter and activat- reducing claustrophobia.
ed carbon to combat aerosols, • Integrated nose cup reduces Part No. Description
gases, and vapors for respira- CO2 buildup, yet enables com- 816892 OptimAir 6A PAPR, complete with medium Ultravue Facepiece, lithium bat-
tory protection during escape. munication superior to con- tery, belt, motor/blower module. Add OptiFilter® cartridges/filters.
• Canister has 50% more carbon ventional devices, as well as 10011890 CBA/RCA OptiFilter Cartridges, Box of 6
than similar canisters used by normal breathing and speak- 816912 Lithium Battery Pack for OptimAir 6A PAPR
US armed forces, documented ing. 491102 Motor/Blower Module
by results of extensive testing • Cradle-type head straps allow 808494 Protective Covers, Package of 5
against simulated and live for quick, no-assistance don- 96547 PAPR Adapter for Millennium Facepiece
chemicals. ning. Optional Battery and Charger
491120 Rechargeable NiCd Battery
463471 Standard Single-Unit Battery Charger
Part No. Description 486614 Single-Unit, Dual-Rate Battery Charger
10022208 MSA Response Escape Hood with CBA/RCA canister, packaged
10039843 MSA Response-Tactical Escape Hood with CBA/RCA canister, packaged
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Lens Outsert
The ESP II Communications • Compact, rugged; resists
System, a 1-piece, self-contained, water, heat, and impact Polycarbonate lens outsert tional impact protection. Tinted
electronic speech projection • Compatible with handheld snaps into place over outsert helps conceal identity
device, allows wearers to speak radios for clear, long-range Millennium or Advantage 1000 (suitable only when sufficient
normally, yet be heard loud and communications facepiece lens, providing addi- light exists).
clear. • Uses two standard AAA alka-
line batteries, which last up to
• Lightweight, maintains visibil- 15 hours Part No. Description
ity, comfortable to wear, and Lens Outsert for Millennium Facepiece
easy to use 10008907 Small, clear
10008906 Medium/Large, clear
10008909 Small, tinted
Part No. Description
10008908 Medium/Large, tinted
10026265 ESP Communications System for Millennium Facepiece and Advantage
Lens Outsert for Advantage 1000 Facepiece
1000 Facepiece
806463 Small, clear
806462 Medium/Large, clear
Hood 806465 Small, tinted
806464 Medium/Large, tinted
All skin should be covered when suits. They will cinch down
encountering any suspect CW around the lens of the gas
substance. Some customers will mask. A butyl hood, which pro- Carrier
be buying suits that completely tects against liquids, may work
cover the skin, although they Part No. Description
as additional protection.
are not complete containment 10034184 Gas Mask Pouch, police style
SCBA Disposables
First Responders never approach To Order as completely cus- At the other end of the spec- design, smooth inner lining, and
unknown or IDLH (Immediately tomized SCBA. All NIOSH- trum, depending on conditions, latex-free straps for comfort, fit,
Dangerous to Life or Health) approved, firefighting SCBA First Responders may require and value. For example,
atmospheres without their comply with the latest edition only a disposable respirator, a Affinity® Ultra Respirators come
SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing of the NFPA 1981 Standard. relatively simple filtering face in 3 sizes and have a traditional
Apparatus). Homeland Security teams can mask for environments threat- respirator-type face seal,
Extreme conditions call for rely on MSA’s new APR Adapter ened by biological warfare. adjustable straps, optional
MSA’s MMR Xtreme® Air Mask. when they need a versatile and exhalation valve, and protection
Sleek, rugged, and lightweight, easy switchover from a supplied Affinity® Maintenance-Free of N95, R95, or N100.
it has the best of everything: a breathing air facepiece to a neg- Respirators are “disposables” at
comfortable, wide-vision face- ative-pressure air-purifying res- their best, with their low-profile
piece; low-profile mask-mount- pirator with cartridges. Also
ed regulator (MMR); combina- needed are emergency breath- Part No. Affinity Ultra Respirator N100, bag of 5
tion PASS and Redundant Alarm; ing air supplies and systems, 816468 No exhalation valve, small
lightweight 30- or 60-minute such as MSA’s patented Quick- 816469 No exhalation valve, standard
air cylinder; and advanced carri- Fill® System. 816470 No exhalation valve, large
er/harness assembly. Assembled 817094 With exhalation valve, small
817095 With exhalation valve, standard
817096 With exhalation valve, large
Part No. Description
10028139 Ultralite MMR Xtreme® Air Mask, med. Hycar Ultra Elite facepiece, Firehawk
regulator, 30-min L-30 Stealth Cylinder, ICM 2000™ Plus PASS Alarm, Vulcan
For more product details and/or
Harness and Carrier
information about respiratory
10028154 Custom 4500 MMR Xtreme® Air Mask, med. Hycar Ultra Elite® facepiece,
protection for various exposures
FireHawk® regulator, 30-min. Stealth® cylinder, ICM 2000 Plus PASS alarm,
to chemical and/or biological
Vulcan™ carrier
agents, please contact your MSA
10032927 APR Adapter Single Kit for Firehawk Mask-Mounted Regulator consisting of
distributor or MSA’s Customer
adapter, CBA/RCA canister, plug and baffle assembly
Service Center at 1-800-MSA-2222.
10020382 Ultralite® MMR Quick-Fill Kit (shoulder)
10020383 Custom 4500 Quick-Fill Kit (shoulder)
Additional safety products
designed to protect people from
various exposures to chemical
and/or biological agents are also
available from MSA. Call for
more information, or ask for the
“Personal Protection for
Homeland Security” bulletin.
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“Great peripheral
vision, and you can
get your sighting
device close to
your face.”
Table I. Chemical Warfare Agents: characteristics, exposure symptoms, examples, detector tubes
Agent Classes Characteristics Exposure Symptoms Agent Examples MSA Detector Tubes
Chemical Attack nervous sys- • Pinpoint pupils • Tabun (GA)—CAS #77-81-6; 10007654 Variety Pack
Nerve Agents tem, can enter body • Runny nose Odor: None or fruity (includes all
through inhalation • Drooling • Sarin (GB)—CAS #107-44-8; three tubes)
or skin • Coughing Odor: None or fruity (used in Tokyo subway
• Tightness in Chest attack a few years ago) 10007652
• Muscle twitching, jerking • Soman (GD)—CAS #96-64-0;
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Odor: None or camphor (mothballs)
• Convulsions • VX —CAS #50782-69-9;
• Coma Odor: None or sulfur
• Death
Chemical Attack skin and can • Itching of eyes • Mustard Gas (H)—CAS #505-60-2; 10007653
Blister Agents also be inhaled • Nausea, vomiting Odor: Garlic
• Hoarseness or hacking cough • Lewisite (L)—CAS #541-23-3; 10007650
Are absorbed rapidly • Initial redness of skin, followed by blisters Odor: Geraniums
into skin • Skin effect varies with agent:
• Mustard gas (H): no immediate effect
• Lewisite (L): immediate pain
Chemical Attack respiratory • Coughing, nausea, vomiting • Phosgene (CG)—CAS #75-44-5; 10007651
Choking tract • Irritated eyes, nose, throat Odor: Newly mown hay
Agents • Shortness of breath • Chloropicrin
• Pulmonary edema • Chlorine
• Frothy secretions
Attack circulatory • Occur immediately • Hydrogen Cyanide (AC)—CAS #74-90-8; 10007651
Chemical system • Loss of consciousness Odor: Bitter almonds
Blood Agents • Convulsions • Cyanogen Chloride (CK)—CAS #506-77-4:
Have rapid onset • Apnea Odor: Bitter almonds
• Headache
Table II. MSA Millennium/Advantage 1000 CBA-RCA Canister Testing Conditions and Results
Challenge Agent Challenge Concentration, Relative Humidity, % Minimum Service Time RESULTS: Service Time
mg/m3 Requirement until Break, in minutes