This seven part series of standards covers respiratory protective devices for use against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents. The series will eventually contain the following 7 parts:
| BS 8468-1 |
Positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus. Specification |
| BS 8468-2 |
Negative pressure air purifying devices with full face mask. Specification |
| BS 8468-3 |
Escape Hoods. Specification |
| BS 8468-4 |
Powered air-purifying respirators. Specification |
| BS 8468-5 |
Dual-mode apparatus. Specification |
| BS 8468-6 |
Positive pressure compressed airline equipment. Specification |
| BS 8468-7 |
Closed-circuit breathing apparatus. Specification |
BS 8464 may be used in conjunction with BS 8467.
Series Includes the following current standards: