Respirator cartridge efficiency studies: VII. Effect of relative humidity and temperature.
Cartridge service life is not appreciably affected at relative humidities below 50%. However, performance is severely compromised when the humidity exceeds 65%. Experimental values are compared from those calculated from the adsorption isotherm, Mecklenburg and modified Wheeler equations. Calculations indicate that temperature does not play a significant role in service life predictions.
D000327:Adsorption; D006813:Humidity; D011482:Protective Devices; D012134:Respiratory Protective Devices; D012997:Solvents; D013696:Temperature; D013997:Time Factors; D014867:Water
D012997:Solvents; D014867:Water