TS EN 132

TS EN 132 is a terminology standard for respiratory protective devices, defining commonly used terms and pictograms in this field. It provides a shared technical language across different types of respiratory protection equipment, which helps with product description, documentation, and clear communication. The scope explicitly excludes diving apparatus, for which definitions are given in EN 250.

Why respiratory-protection terminology matters

Respiratory protective devices cover a broad family of equipment used against particles, gases, vapours, or oxygen-deficient atmospheres. Precise terminology matters because a full face mask, half mask, filtering device, supplied-air system, or self-contained breathing apparatus may all serve protective purposes, yet they differ in construction, intended use, and technical characteristics. In general technical context, pictograms add a compact, language-independent way to show the basic nature or use of the equipment.

What this document covers and what it leaves out

The focus of this standard is the definitions of widely used terms and pictograms associated with respiratory protective devices. It is a vocabulary document rather than a product-performance standard: it supports consistent naming instead of prescribing test methods or numerical limits. Diving apparatus is specifically outside its scope, because underwater breathing equipment follows a different technical context and uses EN 250 for definitions.

• Provides a terminology framework for common respiratory-protection language.
• Defines pictograms used in connection with respiratory protective devices.
• Excludes diving apparatus and points to EN 250 for that area.
• Supports consistent communication and documentation across equipment types.