Due partly to race issues in the United States at the time, Morgan, an African American, and his device went largely unrecognized until 1916.

High-quality smoke hoods are generally constructed of heat-resistant material like Kapton, and can withstand relatively high temperatures.

Smoke hoods present on aircraft, also called protective breathing equipment (or PBEs), typically generate oxygen for anywhere from 30 seconds to 15 minutes.

[9] Additional voluntary consensus standards have been developed for respiratory protective devices for specific applications that go beyond the minimum governmental requirements.

[10] Conformity to voluntary standards like ASTM E2952 is often shown through third-party certification such as those issued by the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI).