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Gas Masks for Law Enforcement 5555-166 Gas Masks for Law Enforcement [ Respiratory Protection for Homeland Security ] G A S M A S K S F O R MSA’s Gas Masks: from Military Warfare to Civil Unrest to CBRN Threats 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 ] [ Civil Unrest ] clone of this USAF-Navy mask 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 90-Year History. 2 L A W E N F O R C E M E N T 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 Military Helmets; Fall Protection; Responders for almost 100 years! Responders before, during, and Thermal Imaging Cameras; and after emergencies, from small Mining, 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 developed or improved safety, MSA has been a global company New York City, the Pentagon, and rescue, and protective gear. for decades, protecting millions 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 the demands placed on this cru- phone:1-888-MSA-0018 or Respiratory Protection; cial protective equipment. e-mail: [email protected]. Instruments; Head, Eye, Face, & Hearing Protection; Fire & 3 Customer Service: 1-888-MSA-0018 • www.MSAnet.com • QuickLit Fax Information: 1-800-MSA-9010 G A S M A S K S F O R Gas Masks for Law Enforcement Millennium® CBRN Gas Mask • Drinking tube provides con- • Optional butyl-coated nylon nection for fluid ingestion in hood for total head protection contaminated atmospheres • NIOSH-approved (No. TC-14G- • Fully elastic, 6-point head 0270) for protection at a harness promotes easy on/off CBRN Cap 1 rating and adjustment, with no hair pulling Regarding interoperability, the • Internal nose cup with 2 check Millennium CBRN Gas Mask is valves deflects air from the designed to be used as a sys- lens, reduces fogging tem; and while the thread and • CBRN canister containing gasket meet the specs of the chemical sorbents and a P100 standard, only MSA-manufac- filter to attract, retain, and tured components are tested neutralize contaminants and certified as assemblies. • Standard mechanical speak- ing diaphragm included, or add MSA’s optional ESP® II Communications System Part No. Millennium® CBRN Gas Mask The new NIOSH government 10051286 Small Millennium Facepiece less Canister CBRN standard for full-facepiece 10051287 Medium Millennium Facepiece less Canister gas masks was issued on March 10051288 Large Millennium Facepiece less Canister 7, 2003. After extensive testing 10046570 MSA CBRN Canister to that standard, MSA’s Accessories: Millennium® CBRN Gas Mask 10026265 ESPII Communications system was first to receive NIOSH certi- 305022 Butyl Coated Nylon Hood fication as “compliant against 10034184 Gas Mask Pouch, Police Style CBRN.” 816137 Spectacle Kit Lens outserts for Millennium Facepiece A Hycar version of the reliable 10008907 Small, Clear military-style gas mask (MCU- • Flexible, 1-piece polyurethane 10008906 Medium/Large, Clear 2/P Mask, used by U.S. Air Force lens with wide field of vision 10008909 Small, Tinted in Desert Storm) that combines is bonded to durable Hycar 10008908 Medium/Large, Tinted high performance, customized rubber facepiece. fit, comfort, and cost efficiency. • Dual-canister mount allows weapon sighting from either shoulder 4 L A W E N F O R C E M E N T Advantage® 1000 Riot Control Agent Gas Mask Response™ Escape Hood A clean, simplified respirator • Fully elastic, 6-point head har- MSA’s Response Escape Hood is • Hood fits most head sizes; is with Hycar facepiece (based on ness promotes easy on/off a practical solution to the prob- compatible with long hair, a proven facepiece design devel- and adjustment, with lem of escaping from chemical, glasses, and/or facial hair. oped for the U.S. Armed Forces) no hair pulling biological, or riot-control agents, • Soft, high-stretch, comfort- that’s up to 40% lighter than • Standard nosecup helps elimi- when every second counts. The able elastomeric neck seal conventional full-face respira- nate lens fogging hood gives users head and neck eases donning and conforms tors and gives high perform- • Standard mechanical speak- coverage and respiratory protec- to irregular neck contours. ance, customized fit, comfort, ing diaphragm included, or tion to help them escape from • Easy operation: Air flows economy, and user acceptance. add MSA’s optional ESP II terrorist situations as quickly as directly into the facepiece Communications System possible. through the filter; inlet check • Flexible, 1-piece polyurethane • NIOSH-approved (No. TC-14G- • Hood is made of high-per- valves maximize carbon per- lens with wide field of vision 0235) for protection against formance laminate material formance; and exhaled air is bonded to durable chloroacetophenone (CN), for protection, fit, fast don- exits directly through the Hycar rubber facepiece chlorobenzylidene (CS), P100 ning, and ease of use when exhalation valve. • Dual-canister mount (bayonet particulate efficiency level, escaping from chemical and • Large bonded PVC lens for mount) allows weapon sight- and particulates biological agents. wide field of view and ing from either shoulder • Effective against OC • Canister has a high-efficiency translucent chemical-resistant particulate filter and activat- hood promote good visibility Part No. Advantage 1000 CBA-RCA Gas Mask, complete with canister, nosecup, and ed carbon to combat aerosols, and face recognition, while identification tag gases, and vapors for respira- reducing claustrophobia. 813860 Small tory protection during escape. • Integrated nose cup reduces 813859 Medium • Canister has 50% more carbon CO2 buildup, yet enables com- 813861 Large than similar canisters used by munication superior to con- 817590 Advantage 1000 CBA/RCA Canisters, Box of 6 US armed forces, documented ventional devices, as well as by results of extensive testing normal breathing and against simulated and live speaking. chemicals. • Cradle-type head straps allow for quick, no-assistance donning. Part No. Description 10022208 MSA Response Escape Hood with CBA/RCA canister, packaged 5 Customer Service: 1-888-MSA-0018 • www.MSAnet.com • QuickLit Fax Information: 1-800-MSA-9010 G A S M A S K S F O R OptimAir® 6A PAPR OptimAir® 6HC (Health Care) PAPR vides constant air flow via A powered air-purifying respira- solid particulates; and an breathing tube to facepiece. tor that designed to protect impregnated activated carbon health care professionals from bed to adsorb (filter out) gases • Features Millennium residual Chemical/Biological/ and vapors. The carbon bed is Facepiece Radiological Agents, when they the same as used in military • Used with combination car- are performing First Responder canisters and is effective tridges for protection against duties during Homeland against mustard (HD), Sarin particulates, toxic gases and Security or terrorist situations. (GB),DMMP (a Sarin simulant), vapors, or a combination of HCN, and CK. these hazards The system features an 8-oz.
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