ELSA Escape Respirator
The ELSA EEBD is an emergency escape-breathing device providing 5, 10 or 15 minutes of escape from toxic environments, even in atmospheres immediate dangerous to life and health (IDLH).
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| 3M™ Scott™ Fire & Safety |
| Product Name |
| ELSA Escape Respirator |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Biological; Radiological/Nuclear |
| Detection Method |
| PPE/Decon |
| Application |
| Personal Protective Equipment; |
| Equipment Type |
| PPE |
| Product Synopsis |
| The ELSA EEBD is an emergency escape-breathing device providing 5, 10 or 15 minutes of escape from toxic environments, even in atmospheres immediate dangerous to life and health (IDLH). |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Used by governments worldwide |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Elsa Datasheet.pdf; |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Unit Cost |
| $650.00 - $1,000.00 depending on 5, 10, 15 minute option |
| Decontaminable |
| No |
| Eyepiece Material |
| PVC |
| Filter Range |
| Noxious gases, vapors, fumes and other toxic airborne materials |
| Flame Resistant |
| Yes |
| Flow Rate |
| 40 lpm |
| Hood Material |
| PVC coated polyester bag that is chemical, UV and age resistant |
| Live Agent Tested |
| Yes |
| NIOSH Approved |
| Yes |
| Number of Eyepieces |
| 1 |
| Operating Time |
| 5, 10, or 15 minutes |
| Pressure |
| Positive |
| Protection Factor |
| 2,000 |
| Recommended Usage Time |
| 5, 10 or 15 minutes |
| Sizes |
| One size fits all |
| Standards Met |
| TC-13F-486 (5-minute hood), TC-13F-487 (10-minute hood), TC-13F-530 (15-minute hood), EN 146 |
| Time to Don |
| < 5 seconds |
| Visor Coating |
| Anti-fog |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| 3 options available - ELSA 5-Minute, ELSA 10-Minute, ELSA 15-Minute. 40 LPM flow rate. |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| Yes |
