The Avon Protection C50™ protective mask shares key technologies with the U.S. M50/JSGPM (Joint Services General Purpose Mask) to provide maximum operational flexibility. It is capable of countering multiple threat scenarios, including chemical, biological, nuclear and radiological (CBRN) agents, toxic industrial chemicals (TICs), and toxic industrial materials (TIMs).
The innovative design features optimize the user's time in the operational area.
The C50 is ideal for battlefield CBRN protection, first responders, correctional officers, specialist law enforcement & counter terrorism operations.
Features
- Panoramic single lens visor
- Optically correct visor
- Scratch Resistant
- 3 face piece sizes for improved fit
- Chlorobutyl rubber and silicone blend mask
- Reflex seal with low profile brow for helmet compatibility
- Front mounted exhale valve allows clear direct communication
- For enhanced communication, an optional VPU is available
- External communications systems can be attached to the mask
- Low inhalation resistance & excellent de-mist properties
- Heat build-up minimized
- Low-re-breathed carbon dioxide
- Polyurethane visor is highly flexible plus scratch and impact resistant and will not yellow over time
- Panoramic visor design gives excellent field of vision and wearer recognition while enhancing compatibility with weapon sights
- High flow fail safe drinking device allows connection to either a canteen or bladder type hydration system
- Filter canisters are side mounted on either left or right side minimizing interference and allowing improved capability for shoulder mounted devices
- Standard STANAG round thread 40 x 3.63mm
- Quick donning due to the pre-adjusted buckles
- Common valves for simplicity and lower through-life cost
Specifications
| CBRN Agent Resistance | Requirement | C50 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Mustard (H) Sarin (GB) Soman (GD) VX | 36 hours | Greater than 36 hours |
| Laboratory protection factor performance (sodium chloride) | 2,000 | Greater than 10,000 |
| Re-breathed CO2 | Less than 1% | 0.8% |
| Inhalation resistance at: 30 l/min 95 l/min 160 l/min | 5 mm WG 15 mm WG 25 mm WG | 3 mm WG 13 mm WG 23 mm WG |
| Mask weight | N/A | 490 gram |
Export control
The U.S. Government has certain controls over the C50™ Air Purifying Respirator and prohibits the exporting, selling, transferring, transporting, or shipping of the product outside the U.S. without first obtaining approval from the U.S. government, or as authorized by U.S. law and regulations. This restriction applies whether the product is in its original form or has been incorporated into other items. This product is subject to Export Administration Regulations (EAR) with a classification of 1A004.
- Export classification:
- EAR 1A004 (per Avon Protection)