[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 42, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 42CFR84.61]

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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH
 
    CHAPTER I--PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 
                                SERVICES
 
PART 84_APPROVAL OF RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES--Table of Contents
 
       Subpart G_General Construction and Performance Requirements
 
Sec. 84.61  General construction requirements.

    (a) Respirators will not be accepted by the Institute for 
examination, inspection and testing unless they are designed on sound 
engineering and scientific principles, constructed of suitable materials 
and evidence good workmanship.
    (b) Respirator components which come into contact with the wearer's 
skin shall be made of nonirritating materials.
    (c) Components replaced during or after use shall be constructed of 
materials which will not be damaged by normal handling.
    (d) Mouthpieces, hoods, helmets, and facepieces, except those 
employed in single-use respirators, shall be constructed of materials 
which will withstand repeated disinfection as recommended by the 
applicant in his instructions for use of the device.

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