GB2890-2022
Respiratory protection—Non-powered air-purifying respirators
呼吸防护 自吸过滤式防毒面具
GB 2890-2022 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Respiratory protection—Non-powered air-purifying respirators. It appears in the Medical compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jan 1, 2024.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
GB 2890-2022 applies to non-powered air-purifying gas masks that rely on the wearer's breathing to draw air through filters. It covers full masks, half masks, and various filter types used for protecting against toxic gases, vapors, and particulate matter. This standard is mandatory for all manufacturers producing respiratory protective equipment for the Chinese market. It is explicitly not applicable to respiratory protective equipment designed for oxygen-deficient environments, underwater operations, escape scenarios, or firefighting hot zones.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies comprehensive physical, chemical, and performance requirements for both the facepiece and the filters. For facepieces, it mandates general design criteria ensuring materials are non-toxic and non-irritating, alongside strict requirements for high and low-temperature adaptability and flame retardancy. Manufacturers must ensure facepieces exhibit minimal inward leakage and acceptable breathing resistance under specified flow rates. For filters, the standard classifies them into various types (e.g., Type A for organic gases, Type B for inorganic gases, Type K for ammonia) and levels based on protective time. Combined filters must also meet specific particulate protection performance criteria (KN/KP series). The standard dictates strict limits on airflow resistance, airtightness, and the minimum duration the filter can effectively protect the user against specific test agents. Additionally, the standard outlines requirements for practical performance, ensuring the equipment can be worn comfortably without causing intolerable issues or mission failure during simulated use. Compliance also requires specific markings, color-coding on filters, and detailed user information provided by the manufacturer.
Testing methods
GB 2890-2022 details rigorous testing protocols, often referencing GB 2626-2019 for specific procedures. Key tests include the inward leakage test using human subjects performing specific movements in a test chamber, and the breathing resistance test measuring pressure drops at various flow rates. The standard also outlines methods for testing filter protective time against specific toxic agents, mechanical strength of head straps and filter-to-mask connections, and field of vision measurements using specialized perimetry equipment. All test samples must undergo mandatory temperature and mechanical pre-treatments before testing.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 2890-2022?
GB 2890-2022 applies to non-powered air-purifying gas masks, including full masks and half masks with various gas, vapor, and combined filters. It does not apply to respiratory equipment designed for oxygen-deficient environments, underwater operations, escape, or firefighting hot zones.
Are there any significant updates from the previous GB 2890-2009 version?
The 2022 revision introduces several major changes, including updated definitions for combined filters, modified leakage rate and breathing resistance requirements, the addition of overall airtightness testing for full masks, and the inclusion of practical performance testing. It also restructures the testing methods into normative annexes.
How does GB 2890-2022 differ from international respiratory standards?
GB 2890-2022 aligns conceptually with international standards such as ISO 17420-2 and EN 14387, but it maintains specific Chinese classification systems for filter types (e.g., A, B, E, K, CO, Hg, H2S) and performance levels. Manufacturers must ensure their product markings and testing protocols specifically meet the GB standard requirements for the Chinese market.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 2890-2022. To ensure complete compliance for your respiratory protection products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 2890-2022 today to access all detailed parameters, classification tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- C73
- ICS
- 13.340.30
- Competent department
- Ministry of Emergency Management
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Personal Protective Equipment of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 2890-2009