Breath of Life Emergency Escape Mask (#BOL001)

The Breath of Life Emergency Escape Mask (Newly Improved Packaging!) provides the wearer 15 to 20 minutes to escape from an attack scene or a burning building with the ability to breathe without inhaling smoke or fumes. Available for personal and commercial use in the U.S. for the first time, the pocket sized Breath of Life mask weighs less than one and a half ounces and can be carried in a briefcase or pocketbook.

The Breath of Life Emergency Escape Mask:

The Technon Breath of Life Mask embodies The Science of Survival:

FEATURES:

The Breath of Life filter is effective against:
Particles, acids, alkalis, gases, microorganisms and mustard gas. Smoke and aerosols containing suspected harmful microorganisms including Escherichia coli, Salmonella enteritidis, Serratia marcescens, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Staphylococcus cohnii, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Enterococcus hirae, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus clausii, Bacillus stearothermophilus. The effectiveness of the filter against microorganisms has been tested by the Department of Biology at the University of Ferrara in Italy. Twelve different microorganisms were tested showing effective results of filtering properties between 94.5% and 100%.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Hood
The hood of the Breath of Life mask is made from transparent 5-layered laminate and is resistant to penetration of particles, acids, alkalis, gases & microorganisms.

Filter
The filter is composed of four different layers.

First and Fourth Layers
Made from viscose strengthened by polyester fibers 150 gr/sq. m. Contains 0.3% Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) as an antiseptic that neutralizes bacteria that may enter through the filter. The first layer acts as a pre-filter against large particles.

Second Layer
A second layer filters particles of 0.3 microns or more, tested for air permeability by the Frazier Air Permeability Method, - 55cfm/sf at 0.5 in. water Gauge.

Third Layer
A third layer is made of Polyester non-woven material, thickness: 1.2 mm, containing active charcoal in a concentration of 114 gr. out of a total of 200 gr. Sq/m. - 57% intended to reject air pollution and gas flow, both in dynamic or static conditions. Active charcoal is described as follows in professional literature:

Tests were conducted on this layer conforming to Standard SAE J 726 / ISO 12103/A Coarse Grade Test Dust, with the following results:

Note: Characteristics not mentioned as tested and proven, should not be attributed to the filter.

Breath of Life Emergency Escape Mask Technical Data

Breath of Life Emergency Escape Mask FAQ

Fits in your pocket, your purse, your glove compartment -- nearly anywhere. Can you afford not to have 15-20 minutes of escape?

Survival and Emergency Preparedness Tip:
In a survival situation, putting pine branches/needles onto a small, controlled fire will create thick smoke for signaling. Always be able to extinguish your fire quickly and thoroughly, and do not light fires near thick brush or overhead trees with low branches and leaves.

Survival and Emergency Preparedness Tips can be found on all the product pages on this site.