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What types of 3M™ Filters 2 How do 3M™ Particulate Filters work? 3 Cartridges work? & Vapor Cartridges? Frequently Asked Questions 6 This is your guide*** The purpose of this guide is to additional information to assist you with 3M™ Particulate Filters and 3M™ Gas & Vapor Cartridges that you use with your 3M™ Half Facepiece or Full Facepiece Reusable Respirators. 'This booklet is designed to be a guide only. For additional information to assist you with 3M Respiratory Products (e.g., choosing a 3M Respirator, Fit Testing, and when to change your 3MT" Particulate Filters and 3MT" Gas & Vapor Cartridges)...

What types of 3M™ Filters & Cartridges are there? 3M™ Particulate Filters: Filters only aerosols (e.g., dust, mists, fumes, smoke, mold, bacteria, etc). Some filters also have nuisance-level gas and vapor capabilities. 3M™ Gas & Vapor Cartridges: Filters only gases and vapors. There are different kinds of cartridges for different kinds of gases and vapors. 3M™ Combination Cartridge/Filters: Filters particles, gases and vapors. Different combination particulate/cartridge filters are used depending on the gas or vapor present in the air.

How do 3M™ Particulate Filters work? 3M™ Particulate Filters Filters capture particles through the mechanisms of impaction, interception and diffusion. Additionally, these filters are enhanced with electrostatically charged fibers to help trap particulates within the filter media. As particulate filters load up with the contaminant, they typically become more efficient; however, they also become harder to breathe through. NIOSH has nine classifications for particulate filters based on minimum filtration efficiency and the type of aerosol (non-oil or contains oil). The chart below shows the nine...

When do I replace my 3M™ Particulate Filters? Replace 3M Particulate Filters when: • t becomes difficult to breathe comfortably I (this will vary from individual to individual). ™ 3M™ Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6000 Series 6100, 6200, 6300 • he filter becomes dirty or physical damage occurs. T • or P series filters only when used in environments containing F oil aerosols: • ispose of P-Series filters after 40 hours of use or 30 days, whichever is first. D For guidance on filter replacement frequency, visit 3M.com/filterchange. How do 3M™ Gas & Vapor Cartridges work? 3M™ Gas & Vapor Cartridges...

When do I Replace my 3M™ Gas & Vapor Cartridges? The service life (i.e., how long it will last) of any gas and vapor cartridge is affected by many factors such as the: contaminant, contaminant concentration, breathing rate, humidity level, temperature and other use conditions. Replace 3M™ Gas & Vapor Cartridges: • n accordance with your established change schedule or I government regulation. • r sooner if the contaminant can be detected inside the respirator O by smell or taste. To avoid using your 3M™ Gas & Vapor Cartridges beyond their service life, take the following steps: • efore use, check...

Frequently Asked Questions What is the shelf life of 3M™ Cartridges? Provided they are stored unopened in 3M™ Ultimate FX Full Facepiece Reusable Respirator the original packaging and away from direct FF-400 Series sunlight, humidity and sources of high temperature, FF-401, FF-402, FF-403 cartridges will last five years from manufacture date. See “use by” date on packaging. How should I store my 3M™ Respirator Cartridges and Filters? Prior to first use and when not in use, your 3M™ Respirator, Cartridges and Filters should be kept clean, cool and dry, away from contaminated atmospheres to avoid...

Respirator and Filter/Cartridge Matrix Possible combinations for facepieces, cartridges, filters, retainers and adapters. 3M™ Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6000 Series 3M™ Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6500 Series 3M™ Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 7500 Series 3M™ Full Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6000 Series 3M™ Full Facepiece Reusable Respirator 7800 Series 3M™ Ultimate FX Full Facepiece Reusable Respirator FF-400 Series *The full range of 6000 Series of Gas & Vapor Cartridges can be found on pages 13-18 7

3M™ Half Facepiece Disposable Respirator 5000 Series 6000 Series Cartridge 502 2000 Series 2200 Series 3M™ Particulate Filters 3M Particulate Filters 2000, 2200 and 7093 Series can be attached to all 3M™ Respirators with bayonet connections. The 2000, 2200 and 7093 Series filters can also be attached to 3M™ 6000 Series Cartridges using the 3M™ 502 Filter Adapter. The 3M™ 5N11 and 5P71 Filters can be attached to the 3M™ Half Facepiece Disposable 5000 Series Respirator or 6000 Series Cartridges using the 3M™ 501 Filter Retainer. They can also be attached to 3M™ Respirators with bayonet connections...

3M™ Particulate Filters Product Code 2071 NIOSH approved for environments containing certain oil and non-oil based particles. NIOSH approved for hydrogen fluoride and certain oil and non-oil based particles. 3M recommended for relief against nuisance levels* of acid gases. NIOSH approved for environments containing certain oil and non-oil based particles. 3M recommended for relief against nuisance levels* of organic vapor/acid gases and for ozone protection up to 10 times OSHA PEL. Not NIOSH certified for use against ozone. NIOSH approved for environments containing certain oil and non-oil based...

3M™ Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6500 Series 6501, 6502, 6503 * M recommended for relief against nuisance levels of acid gases and/or organic 3 vapors. Nuisance level refers to concentrations less than the OSHA PEL or applicable governmental occupational exposure limits, whichever is lower. Do not use for respiratory protection against acid gases or organic vapors.