Technical data

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WARNING! See warnings on inside back cover.
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Features
From foundries to wood working, workers in many industries
require protection from airborne particles and mists.
Sweeping, sanding, grinding, sawing, bagging, welding –
each creates a unique set of conditions, especially given
environmental considerations such as heat and humidity.
3M’s wide selection of filtering facepiece respirators helps you
match the respirator to your environment. 3M uses a variety
of innovative technologies and features to help you meet your
protection and comfort needs. They are all NIOSH 42 CFR 84
approved and include the following features:
• Lightweight and comfortable
• Adjustable noseclips
• Variety of strap types
• Variety of strap attachments
• Some available with carbon filter material for nuisance
level relief¹
• Soft inner materials
• Compatible with most eye and hearing protection
Featured Technologies
Cool Flow
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Exhalation Valve. Patented
one-way valve for easy exhalation and
cool, dry comfort.
M-noseclip. Patented noseclip adjusts
easily for fewer pressure points and
greater comfort.
Faceseal. Soft and secure, conforms
closely to face for additional comfort.
Advanced Electret Media. Patented filter
media with electrostatically charged
microfibers help make breathing easier
and cooler.
Carbon filter material. Carbon Filter
Media provides relief against odors,
vapors and other gaseous contaminants
for greater wearer comfort. For nuisance
level relief only.¹
Cake-resistant filter media. Patented filter
media with specifically designed filter
layers for welding applications provide
longer respirator life and easier breathing.
Welding Web. Unique filter media
incorporating protective layers designed
to be flame resistant as demonstrated per
ASTM D2859-96. (Not a substitute for a
faceshield.)
Adjustable buckle straps. A single tug
helps provide a comfortable, secure fit.
P-series filter. Patented Advanced
Electret Media, appropriate for prolonged
use in both oil and non-oil containing
environments.
(These featured technologies icons refer to products
on pages 3-6).
3M
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Filtering Facepiece Respirators
¹ 3M recommended for relief against nuisance level acid gas or organic vapors. Nuisance levels are less than OSHA PEL or applicable government occupational exposure
limits, whichever is lower. Do not use for respiratory protection against gases or vapors.