Powered Air-Purifying Escape Respirator

On-demand respiratory protection for emergency egress. ILC Dover’s SCape® CO/CBRN30 is a powered, air-purifying escape respirator designed to support rapid evacuation when there is a risk of carbon monoxide (CO) and CBRN contaminants (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear).

Built around an integral powered ventilation system, SCape is designed to reduce breathing burden and help wearers stay calm and functional during time-critical evacuations—while maintaining a wide field of view and a non-intrusive hood design.

Why teams choose SCape® escape respirators

• Powered ventilation (positive airflow): battery-operated blower provides positive airflow inside the hood to reduce panic and help the wearer stay in control.
• Assisted activation: blower is designed to activate when the unit is removed from its container/packaging for rapid deployment.
• Universally sized: single-size design reduces logistics overhead versus sized escape respirators.
• Comfort-focused hood: no nose-cup or mouth-bit, supporting comfort and easier wearer recognition.
• Operational visibility: panoramic field of view to support safe movement and basic task completion during egress.

Key specifications

• Protection duration: 30 minutes (NIOSH CAP 2 / 30-minute escape classification)
• Airflow delivery: 64 L/min of filtered air (integral blower)
• Shelf life: 5 years
• Fit & sizing: universal sizing; no fit testing required (hood accommodates glasses, beards and long hair)
• Visor/field of view: clear hood with large visor for a 360-degree panoramic view
• Filter media: advanced carbon layering technology incorporating catalyst and P100 particulate filtering media
• Certifications (manufacturer-listed): NIOSH approved (TC-14G-0312), CE marked, and UKCA approved

Storage & deployment

Each unit is stored self-contained in a sealed container for distributed placement (for example, cabinets, drawers, shelves, bins, or other designated emergency caches). The system is designed for rapid donning in emergencies—supporting quick exit from the contaminated area in accordance with your site procedures and training.

Typical applications

• Government and critical infrastructure personnel
• Chemical processing and chemical storage facilities
• Control room operators
• Pipeline and field crews
• Travellers to higher-risk regions (under organisational policy)

Frequently asked questions

What is the benefit of a powered blower in an escape respirator?

A powered blower continuously supplies filtered air, which can improve protection performance and reduce “breathing burden” compared with purely passive filtering escape hoods.

How is the system activated?

SCape is designed so the blower activates automatically when the unit is removed from its container/packaging, reducing steps during time-critical deployment.

How long does it provide protection?

The SCape CO/CBRN30 is positioned as a 30-minute, CAP 2 class escape respirator for emergency egress scenarios.

Do wearers need fit testing?

The hood is described as universal sizing with no fit testing required, helping simplify issue and readiness programs.

Is there a non-CO variant?

Yes—ILC Dover also offers a SCape® CBRN30 escape respirator variant for CBRN threats where carbon monoxide protection is not required.

Improve emergency egress readiness across your facility or team. Contact J3Seven to request a quote, confirm lead times, and align the selected SCape® escape respirator configuration with your risk assessment, training program, and WHS requirements.