What is ISO 16900‑6 about?
ISO 16900‑6 is the sixth part of the ISO 16900 series of documents on respiratory protective devices. ISO 16900‑6 is an international standard on respiratory protective devices to improve the efficacy of respiratory protective devices by calculating the strength of its components.
ISO 16900‑6 specifies the method of test for the mechanical resistance and strength of components of respiratory protective devices.
ISO 16900‑6 is intended as a supplement to the respiratory protective devices (RPD) performance standards. Test methods are specified for complete devices or parts of devices. If deviations from the test method given in ISO 16900‑6 are necessary, these deviations will be specified in the performance standards.
Who is ISO 16900‑6 for?
ISO 16900‑6 on respiratory protective devices is useful for:
- Respiratory protective devices manufacturers
- Respiratory protective devices testers
- Health and safety departments
- Testing laboratories/test personnel of respiratory protective devices
Why should you use ISO 16900‑6?
Quality control plans ensure the material and performance level of approved products continue to meet standard requirements. To verify respirators provide the expected level of protection for users, use Standard Testing Procedures.
ISO 16900‑6 provides you with requirements, test methods, and procedures to test the mechanical resistance and strength of components and connections of respiratory protective devices.
The test methods and procedures provided by ISO 16900‑6 assists you in improving the quality and performance of the respiratory protective devices and ensure protection to the wearer from hazards.
What is changed since the last update?
BS ISO 16900‑6:2021 supersedes ISO 16900-6:2015. BS ISO 16900‑6:2021 includes some technical changes with respect to ISO 16900-6:2015. These include:
- Changes have been made to the text and drawings in 6.7, 6.8, and 6.10
- A new subclause regarding chemical resistance of materials has been added