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42 CFR §84.51

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Respirators described in subparts H through L of this part shall be classified for use as follows:
  1. (a)Entry and escape. Respirators designed and approved for use during entry into a hazardous atmosphere, and for escape from a hazardous atmosphere; or
  2. (b)Escape only. Respirators designed and approved for use only during escape from a hazardous atmosphere.