Benefits of Using Gas Masks and Respirators for DIY
DIY projects can generate dust, chemicals, and allergens that irritate the respiratory system. Parcil Safety's gas masks and respirators provide effective filtration against harmful particulates, fumes, and molds, ensuring you breathe clean air while working. Designed for various home improvement tasks, our masks help protect you from potential respiratory issues, allowing you to focus on your projects without the worry of allergy symptoms or complications.
Proper Fit, Comfort and Versatility for DIYers
A proper fit is crucial for effective protection, and Parcil Safety’s gas masks and respirators are designed with adjustable features to ensure a snug fit for every user. The lightweight materials used in construction allow for all-day wear without discomfort, enabling DIYers to work efficiently on their projects. Whether you’re sanding wood, painting walls, or conducting repairs, our masks are versatile enough to meet the demands of various tasks.
Compliance and Safety Standards
At Parcil Safety, we prioritize your safety. Our gas masks and respirators comply with stringent safety standards, ensuring they meet the necessary regulations for personal protective equipment (PPE). This commitment to compliance means you can trust our products to provide reliable protection during your DIY projects.
Comparison Chart
Full-Face Respirator
Respirator Masks Comparison Chart
PD-100 | PD-101 | ST-100X | NB-100 | NB-100V | NB-100E | |
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Respirator Mask Model | ||||||
Type | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator |
Protection Level | A1P2 | A1P2 | A2P1 | A2B2EK1P3 R | A2B2EK1P3 R | A2B2EK1P3 R |
Inhalation Airflow Resistance (W/O Filter) | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 2.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 2.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 2.5 mbar |
Exhalation Airflow Resistance (W/O Filter) | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar |
Reusable | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Intended Use | DIY & Home Improvement | Industrial Use | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios |
Weight | 15.3 oz | 15.3 oz | 15.3 oz | 14.1 oz | 14.1 oz | 17.63 oz |
Certifications | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 |
PD-100
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A1P2
- Inhalation Airflow Resistance: 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar
- Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Intended Use: DIY & Home Improvement
- Weight: 15.3 oz
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
PD-101
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A1P2
- Inhalation Airflow Resistance: 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar
- Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Intended Use: Industrial Use
- Weight: 15.3 oz
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
ST-100X
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2P1
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Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
NB-100
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2B2EK1P3 R
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Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
NB-100V
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2B2EK1P3 R
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
NB-100E
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2B2EK1P3 R
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
Respirator Masks Comparison Chart
PD-100 | PD-101 | ST-100X | NB-100 | NB-100V | NB-100E | |
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Respirator Mask Model | ||||||
Type | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator |
Protection Level | A1P2 | A1P2 | A2P1 | A2B2EK1P3 R | A2B2EK1P3 R | A2B2EK1P3 R |
Inhalation Airflow Resistance (W/O Filter) | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 2.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 2.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 2.5 mbar |
Exhalation Airflow Resistance (W/O Filter) | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar |
Reusable | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Intended Use | DIY & Home Improvement | Industrial Use | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios |
Weight | 15.3 oz | 15.3 oz | 15.3 oz | 14.1 oz | 14.1 oz | 17.63 oz |
Certifications | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 |
PD-100
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A1P2
- Inhalation Airflow Resistance: 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar
- Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Intended Use: DIY & Home Improvement
- Weight: 15.3 oz
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
PD-101
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A1P2
- Inhalation Airflow Resistance: 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar
- Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Intended Use: Industrial Use
- Weight: 15.3 oz
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
ST-100X
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2P1
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
NB-100
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2B2EK1P3 R
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
NB-100V
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2B2EK1P3 R
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
NB-100E
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2B2EK1P3 R
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about DIY Gas Masks and Respirators for Homeowners
What type of respirator should I use for sanding?
For sanding, a particulate respirator with a P100 filter is ideal, as it effectively captures fine dust particles
How do I know if my respirator fits properly?
A proper fit is achieved when the respirator forms a tight seal around your face. Conduct a seal check by covering the filter inlets and inhaling.
Can I use a respirator for multiple DIY tasks?
Yes, our respirators come with interchangeable cartridges, allowing you to switch filters depending on your current project.
Are Parcil Safety respirators comfortable for long-term use?
Absolutely! Our respirators are designed for extended wear, featuring adjustable straps and ergonomic designs for maximum comfort.