How much airflow is required to reach the facepiece?
A. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), when used with an approved airline at a pressure of 1-105 PSI, air is delivered to the respirator at a rate of at least 4 cu. ft. per min. (CFM) for a tight-fitting facepiece and at least 6 CFM for a loose-fitting facepiece.