KIMIEscape hood for chemical leaks

A one-size hood that goes on without adjusting and protects breathing and eyes for at least 15 minutes: the time to leave the area calmly.

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260 g: Weight of the KIMI
15′: At least 15 minutes of filtering under normal conditions
1: One size for everyone, with beards or glasses
CE: Category III PPE, EU type-examination (Apave, 0082)

Four groups of gases, and their particles

Two built-in activated-carbon filters with a P2 electrostatic particle filter. Each gas group is tested at a concentration of 500 ppm.

The KIMI worn: two filters at the sides, exhalation valve in the middle

AOrganic gases and vapours with a boiling point above 65 °C
BInorganic gases
ESulphuric and other acidic gases
KAmmonia and ammonia derivatives
P2Particles and aerosols of the above: electrostatic filter, over 94 % efficiency

The colours are the filter codes of standard EN 14387.

When it is not enough

Smoke from a fire.: The KIMI does not filter carbon monoxide (CO). For fire there is the COGO PLUS.
High concentrations.: The KIMI is for low levels, below 500 ppm. Up to 1,000 ppm: KIMI PLUS; up to 5,000 ppm: KIMAX.
Too little oxygen.: The mask filters the air around you; it does not supply oxygen.
For escape only.: It is not a work respirator. It is used once.

For plants with ammonia refrigeration

Slaughterhouses, processing plants and cold stores are often cooled with ammonia. If it leaks, staff have to get out quickly and calmly.

The KIMI filters ammonia, fits in a belt pouch and can be placed at several points in the plant, so one is always close by.

The maker also designed it for

Mining, oil and gas
Chemical and petrochemical industries
Civilian institutions and high-rise buildings

How it is made

The KIMI from the side: visor, filter and neck seal

Neoprene hood: Flame retardant. It stretches up to 800 % and seals around the neck rather than the face, so it fits over beards and glasses.
Panoramic visor: ETFE: clear, heat resistant, flame retardant and treated against fogging.
Inner half mask: Silicone, with two inhalation valves. Exhaled air goes straight out through a third valve.
Two filters: For gases and particles, built in on either side of the visor.
Speech: The wearer can be clearly understood when speaking.

How to put it on

Pull the yellow strap to loosen and take out the mask.
Tear open the sealed pouch.
Remove the mask from the packaging and unfold it.
Hold the mask upside-down with the visor facing your body.
Stretch the neck opening with both hands.
Place the mask over your head and pull it down.
Make sure the mask is tightly sealed around your neck.
Adjust the mask so that your mouth and nose are inside the rubber facial unit.
Move the elastic strap from the front to the back of your head.

The mask fits over beards; if you need glasses, keep them on under the mask.

The maker’s film. It does not replace training or the instructions on the pack.

Sealed, ready for years

The mask is vacuum sealed, which keeps it ready for use for several years, depending on how it is stored. Every pack carries illustrated instructions.

It goes in a belt pouch or a bag, or can be placed at several points around the workplace.

Pack 15 × 12 × 3.5 cm. MINI KIMI: the same mask in a 12 × 8 × 5 cm pack.