Avon C50 — The All Challenge Mask Air Purifying Respirator (APR) | Avon Protection, UK

The Avon C50 protective mask is based on the U.S. M50/JSGPM (Joint Services General Purpose Mask) and sharing its key technologies, provides maximum operational flexibility to counter multiple threat scenarios — including Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Radiological (CBRN) agents, Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs), and Toxic Industrial Materials (TIMs). The C50 delivers high protection, outstanding field of vision, and superior comfort, making it the go-to mask for the most demanding operational environments.

Ideal For

• Battlefield CBRN protection
• First responders and emergency services
• Corrections officers
• Specialist law enforcement
• Counter-terrorism operations

Unique Visor Technology

• Panoramic polyurethane visor — highly flexible, scratch and impact resistant, will not yellow over time
• Optically correct across the entire field of view
• Panoramic design enhances compatibility with weapon sights and improves wearer recognition
• Vision Correction System allows prescription lenses to be mounted inside the mask
• Available outserts: Clear (extreme environments), Sunlight (high intensity), BluBlocker (filters specific light wavelengths for sharper images)

Air Flow Management

• Low inhalation resistance for easier breathing under sustained operations
• Front-mounted exhale valve minimises heat build-up
• Excellent de-mist properties
• Common valves for simplicity and lower through-life cost

User Benefits

• Unique chlorobutyl/silicone blend face piece — superior seal, comfort for extended wear
• Compatible with helmets, CBRN protective clothing, and NFPA Class 3 Suits
• Quick donning via pre-adjusted buckles
• Available in 3 sizes (Small / Medium / Large) for all facial shapes

Hydration High flow fail-safe drinking device compatible with canteen or bladder-type hydration systems.

Communications

• Front-mounted exhale valve enables clear direct communication
• Optional Voice Projection Unit (VPU) with internal microphone via Electronic Communication Port (ECP)
• Additional external communication systems attachable via ECP

Filtration

• Filter canisters side-mounted on left or right — minimises interference, improves compatibility with shoulder-mounted devices
• Standard STANAG round thread: 40 × 3.63 mm
• Compatible with PAPR devices for enhanced protection

Technical Performance

Available Filter Canisters

Standards & Certifications

• CE Marked — PPE Regulation 2016/425/EU, Module B: Certificate CE 684841
• NIOSH CBRN CAP 1 Approved (TC-14G-0318)
• NIOSH 42 CFR 84 CS/CN/P100 (TC-14G-0322)
• NIOSH 42 CFR 84 P100 (TC-84A-9233)
• Meets latest NATO military requirements