Datasheet

Selection Guide
FFP1 FFP2 FFP3
Organic
Vapour
Acid
Gas
Welding
Painting,
Varnishing,
Spraying,
Coating,
Mixing
Solvent-Based - brush / roller applied • •
Solvent-Based - spray applied Ask 3M
Water-Based - brush / roller / spray applied • •
Wood Preservatives • •
Powder Coating •
Sanding,
Stripping,
Grinding,
Cutting,
Drilling
Rust, most Metals, Filler, Concrete, Stone •
Cement, Wood, Steel, •
Paints, Varnish, Anti-rust coating •
Stainless Steel, Anti-fouling varnish •
Resins, Reinforced plastics (carbon / glass fibre) • •
Construction /
Maintenance
Scabbling, Shot-creting (concrete dust) • • •
Plastering, Rendering, Cement mixing • • •
Demolition • • •
Groundwork, Earth moving, Piling, Underpinning • •
Spray foam, Loft Insulation • •
Metal working /
Foundries
Welding, Soldering • • •
Electro-plating • • •
Finishing, Slotting, Drilling, Riveting, Machining • •
Oxyacetylene cutting • •
Molten metal handling, Smelting • • •
Cleaning /
Waste Removal
Disinfection, Cleaning • • • •
Waste removal • • •
Asbestos handling •
Asbestos removal Ask 3M
Allergens /
Biohazards
Pollen, Animal dander •
Mould / Fungus, Bacteria**, Viruses • •
**Tuberculosis •
Diesel exhaust / Smoke •
Agriculture /
Forestry
Handling infected animals, Culling • • •
Feeding livestock, Cleaning sheds / harvesters • • •
Straw chopping, Composting, Harvesting • •
Pesticides, Insecticides (crop spraying) • • •
Mining /
Quarrying
Tunnelling, Drilling, Grinding, Excavation • •
Pumping, Dredging, Washing • •
Cutting, Sawing • •
Changing Filters • •
Other
Industrial
Applications
Inks, Dyes, Solvents, Chemicals • • •
Powdered Additives / Chemicals • • •
Pharmaceuticals • • •
Rubber / Plastics processing • • •
Oil and Gas Extraction / Processing • • • • •
Pottery, Ceramics •
Wood / Paper Mills • •
This selection guide is only an outline designed to focus on products which may be appropriate for typical applications - it should not be used as the only means of selecting a product. Selection of the
most appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will depend on the particular situation and should be made only by a competent person knowledgeable of the assessed risks, actual working
conditions and limitations of PPE. Details regarding performance and limitations are set out on the product packaging and user information. If in doubt, contact a safety professional or 3M.
For respiratory training and advice please contact your local 3M representative.