Product Comparison

Always read and follow
all user instructions
For additional information to
help you select appropriate
3M
™
Respirators for your
workplace, including a list
of applicable airborne
contaminants, please visit:
3M.com/respiratorselector
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
Disposable Respirators Disposable Respirators with Cool Flow
™
Valve Reusable Respirators
N95 R95
Nuisance
Level Acid
Gas Odor
1
Relief
R95
Nuisance
Level Organic
Vapor
Odor
1
Relief
N95 N95
Welding
P95
Nuisance
Organic Vapor
Odor
1
Relief
N100
Lead
OV/P95 0V/P95
Full Face
P100
Lead & Mold
Nuisance
Organic Vapor
Odor
1
Relief
P100
Lead Paint
OV/P100 OV/AG/P100
Products
8110S
8200
8210
8210Plus
8246 8247 8511 8515 8577 8233 52P71
6111
6211
6311
6502QL
7511
7512
7513
68P71
69P71
6297 62093 65021 65023
62023
65023QL
63023
WOODWORKING
Painting
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
X X X X
Sanding, Sawing, Lathing, Routing, Drilling X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Varnish, Staining
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
X X
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
X X
Certain Cleaning Solvents
(like paint thinner and mineral spirits)
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
X X
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
X X
Glues
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
X X
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
X X
CUSTODIAL
Dust from Basement, Garage, etc. X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Fireplace Cleaning X X X X X X X
Cleaners - Bleach
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
X
Window Cleaner, Floor Cleaner
(solvent-based only)
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
X X
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
X X
Sweeping, Vacuuming X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Pool/Hot Tub Cleaning, Chlorinated
Materials
X
Rust Removal with Acid-based Solution X
ABATEMENT
Mold Removal - Dry Removal
3
X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Mold Removal - Bleach
3
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
X
REMODELING AND REPAIR
Cement Mixing
2
See www.OSHA.gov or Call 3M at 1-800-243-4630
Cutting or Sanding Sheetrock/ Drywall/
Plaster
2
X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Driveway Resealing
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
X X
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
X X
Installing Fiberglass Insulation X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Insulation (spray foam)
4
X X X X
Coatings (powder) X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Cutting Brick/Pavers, Stone Dust,
Brick Dust
2
See www.OSHA.gov or Call 3M at 1-800-243-4630
Metalworking, Welding, Soldering,
Grinding, Torch Cutting
X X X
Concrete Polishing
2
See www.OSHA.gov or Call 3M at 1-800-243-4630
Sanding Wood, Plastic, Metal X X X X X X X X X X X X X
GROUNDSKEEPING
Fertilizing (dry or certain sprays) X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Lawn Mowing, Grass Clippings, Leaf
Blowing, Mulching Bark/Leaves
X X X X X X X X X
X X X X
Pesticides, Mixing and Applying Refer to Pesticide Product Label for Respirator Guidance or call 3M at 1-800-243-4630
Garbage Composting
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
X X
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
X X
Pollen X X X X X X X X X X X X X
PAINTING
Latex Paint
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
X X
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
X X
Oil-based Paints, Lacquers, Enamels
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
X X
Nuisance
Level Odor
1
X X
Automotive Spray Paint
4
X X X X
Paint Spraying X X X X
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Asbestos Removal, Lead-based Paint Removal, Cement Mixing
2
,
Concrete Polishing
2
, Cutting Brick/Pavers
2
, Stone Dust
2
, Brick Dust
2
See www.OSHA.gov or call 3M 1-800-243-4630
1 For nuisance-level odors only. Nuisance level refers
to concentrations not exceeding the OSHA PEL
or applicable government occupational exposure
limits, whichever is lower.
2 See Silica Standard OSHA.gov
3 For area less than 100 sq./feet-Follow EPA
Guidelines for mold removal: epa.gov/mold
4 Not for use with isocyanates in Canada
Warning: Respirators help protect against certain airborne contaminants. Before use, the wearer must read and understand
the User Instructions provided as a part of the product packaging. Follow all local regulations. In the U.S., a written respiratory
protection program must be implemented meeting all the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 including training, t testing
and medical evaluation. In Canada, CSA standards Z94.4 requirements must be met and/or requirements of the applicable
jurisdiction, as appropriate. Misuse may result in sickness or death. For correct use, consult supervisor and User Instructions, or
call 3M Personal Safety Division (PSD) Technical Service in the U.S.A. at 1-800-243-4630. In Canada, call 1-800-267-4414.
FOR US AND CANADA ONLY
Workplace/Occupational
Respirator Application Guide
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