Datasheet
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Personal Safety Division
3M United Kingdom PLC
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
The use of the 3M product described within this document assumes that the user has previous experience of this type of product and that it will be used by a competent
professional. Before any use of this product it is recommended to complete some trials to validate the performance of the product within its expected application.
All information and specification details contained within this document are inherent to this specific 3M product and would not be applied to other products or
environment. Any action or usage of this product made in violation of this document is at the risk of the user.
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guidelines (safety rules, procedures). Compliance to operational requirements especially in respect to the environment and usage of tools with this product must be
observed. The 3M group (which cannot verify or control those elements) would not be held responsible for the consequences of any violation of these rules which
remain external to its decision and control.
Warranty conditions for 3M products are determined with the sales contract documents and with the mandatory and applicable clause, excluding any other warranty
or compensation.
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Use limitations
Before use, check the expiration date. For other use
limitations please refer to the User Information supplied with
the products. These respirators do not supply oxygen. Do not
use in oxygen deficient areas.*
Do not use for respiratory protection against atmospheric
contaminants that have poor warning properties or are
unknown or immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH)
or against contaminants, which generate high heats of
reaction with chemical filters. (The 3M™ S-200+ Supplied-
Air Respirator System can be used against contaminants with
poor warning properties, subject to other use limitations). Do
not misuse, alter, modify or repair this product.
Do not use with beards or other facial hair that prevent
direct contact between the face and the edge of the
respirator.
Do not use with unknown concentrations of contaminants.
Leave the work area immediately and check the integrity of
the respirator and replace face mask if:
• Damage has occurred or is apparent.
• Breathing becomes difficult or increased breathing
resistance occurs.
• Dizziness or other distress occurs.
• You taste or smell the contaminant or an irritation occurs.
* 3M definition minimum 19.5% by volume oxygen
3M™ Full Face Respirator 6000 Series
Cleaning and storage
Cleaning is recommended when necessary
1) Disassemble by removing the filters/breathing tube (if applicable),
nose cup, centre adapter, lens, head straps and face seal.
2) Clean and sanitise the mask (excluding filters) using 3M
™
Face Seal
Cleaner 105 or immersing in warm cleaning solution
of water and household soap, and scrubbing with a soft brush
until clean. Parts may also be cleaned in a domestic washer. If
necessary, wash the outside of the breathinghose carefully using
warm water solution containing a mild detergent. Ensure the
breathing hose connections are free from all dirt or debris thatcould
prevent an effective seal with the blower.
3) Disinfect respirator by soaking in a solution of quaternary ammonium
disinfectant or sodium hypochlorite or other disinfectant.
4) Rinse in fresh, warm water and air-dry non contaminated
atmospheres.
Water temperature should not exceed 50°C. Do not use cleaning agents
that contain lanolin or other oils. Do not autoclave.
The lens is polycarbonate with an abrasion resistant coating but abrasive
cleaners and some solvents may damage it. Avoid using acetone, methyl
ethyl ketone, toluene, methylene chloride and
other strong solvents.
For information regarding cleaning in an automated Respirator
washing machine, please contact 3M.