Product Description
.jpg) The POTOMAC® Emergency Escape Mask was designed to provide certified protection for biological and chemical terror threats - including anthrax, cyanide, sarin, and smallpox - by helsatech® of Germany, a leading manufacturer of nuclear, biological and chemical defense products for military and civilian use. There is no comparable product on the market today.
The 1995 chemical terror attacks in Tokyo - where combined cyanide and sarin agents were used - provided the impetus behind the intensive research and development of the unique, full-face, lightweight Potomac Emergency Escape Mask, providing emergency respiratory and eye protection.
The POTOMAC® Emergency Escape Mask protects from toxic and lethal effects of biological/chemical terror meets or exceeds international performance standards.
ONLY POTOMAC:
is ultra compact - it fits in a purse or briefcase, so you can carry it anywhere is ultra lightweight - weighs less than 1/2 pound
(220 grams) compared to others on the market, which average 10 pounds
can be put on in 6 seconds - when every second counts
has double activated military-grade carbon filters for optimum protection
UNIQUE FEATURES:
Lightweight folded dual-filter design mask comes sealed in a compact foil bag that fits in one hand
Silicone, facial-conforming, instant-fit mask body provides excellent sealing
Two large filters accommodate high-volume air flow, allowing for heavy exertion and stress during an emergency escape situation
Precision one-way exhalation valve maintains easy exhaling
Excellent speech transmission; telephones, cell phones and microphones can be easily used
No mouthpieces or nose clips that can hamper communication
No claustrophobic feeling like with many hooded masks
No dangerous, time-consuming caps to remove or filter canisters to screw into mask
Anti-fogging eye lenses of rigid polycarbonate also provide impact protection
One size fits most adults.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, YOU MUST READ THE USER'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING THE MASK
The POTOMAC® Emergency Escape Mask is produced in one size suitable for most faces. It is estimated that more than 80% of the population and more than 97% of adults, have facial dimensions suitable for the mask. Generally, the mask fits children who are ten years old or older.
Tear open foil bag |
Take out mask |
Unfold mask |
Hold mask inside harness |
Put on mask with chin first |
Adjust fit |
Escape! |
Remove mask when safe |
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