3M Respiratory Product Selection Guide

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HOW TO USE

How to use the Selection Guide1

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3 See 3M SPECIALIST SELECTION

Select your type of WORK & HAZARD

Select colour tab

4 ALTERNATE SELECTIONfor the same kind of work & hazardAlternate Selection indicates suitable alternative respiratory protection product for work and hazard. For example 9310,8812 or 8710 are suitable alternatives for 9312 in these instances.

This symbol indicates additional products and filters are required in conjunction with the Reusable Respirator.

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WORKWORK HAZARD

Agricultural9312 8512 8514 9913V 6800 AIRLINE

6051/5925/501

2128

Ploughing, composting, grain production

Welding, metal cutting

Welding (esp. TIG & MIG), welding coated metal

Spraying low vapour pressure pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide

Mixing pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide, or spraying organic vapours

Working near fermentation tanks or removing skins

Chemical handling

Chemical handling

Chemical handling

Cylinder / Gas injection

Cylinder / Gas injection

3M SPECIALIST SELECTION

9310 8812 8710 7500 2128 4251 6000 filters6800 filters

7800 filters6800DIN filters4279

8247 7500 2128ALTERNATE SELECTION

2128

7500

Extra Product Required

9322 9320 88228210 7500 2125

Organic dusts

Metal fumes

Metal fumes, Ozone and nuisance odour

Organic vapour, mist, dust

Organic vapour, mist, dust

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Sodium hypochlorite (NaClO)

Sulphuric acid (H2SO4)

Caustic cleaners

Sulphur dioxide (SO2)

Ammonia (NH3)

AGRICULTURAL

6054

6057


WORKWORK HAZARD

Automotive9312 8512 8514 AIRLINE7500

6051/5925/501

Dust

Metal fume

Metal fumes, Ozone and nuisance odour

Organic vapour

Organic vapour and mist

Isocyanate

Drilling, grinding, sanding, or sawing

Welding, metal cutting

Welding (esp.TIG & MIG), welding coated metal

Cleaning or using organic solvents, degreasing, paint thinners and glues

Spray painting

Spray painting of 2 pack paints


9310 8812 8710Powered AirALTERNATE SELECTION

AUTOMOTIVE

6000 filters 6800 filtersPowered Air Airline

9322 9320 88228210 7500 2125

7500 21288247

6051



WORKWORK HAZARD

Fibre Glass9312 9913VAIRLINE7500

Laying up

Laying up

Laying up

Laying up

Using a chopper gun

Sanding and cutting

Spray painting

Spray painting of 2 pack paints

Cleaning moulds

Casual exposure


9310 8812 8710 Powered Air 7500 6051 9913 6800 6051ALTERNATE SELECTION

Epoxy and polyester resin

Amine and anhydride hardener

Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (MEKP)

Styrene vapour

Glass fibre, dust, resin, and styrene vapour

Glass fibre, dust


Isocyanate

Organic vapour

Nuisance level organic vapour

FIBRE GLASS

Extra ProductRequired

6051

6051

6051

6051

6051/5925/501

6051/5925/501

6051/5925/501

6000 filters 6800 filters Powered Air


WORKWORK HAZARD

Floor Sanding9312 7500 AIRLINE

Drilling, grinding, sanding, sawing

Asbestos sheet removal (manual)

Cleaning with solvents

Gluing

Painting with brush or roller

Spray painting

Hand application of 2 pack paint

Spray painting of 2 pack paint


9310 8812 8710 Powered AirALTERNATE SELECTION

Dust from timber, cement, masonry

Asbestos fibre and other dust

Organic vapour

Organic vapour

Organic vapour


Isocyanate

Isocyanate

FLOOR SANDING

6051/5925/501

6051

6051/5925/501

6051/5925/501

6051/5925/501


Extra ProductRequired


HOME

WORK HAZARD

Home Renovation9312 9913V 7500


ALTERNATE SELECTION

Sanding

Asbestos sheet removal (manual)

Cutting

Gardening

Stripping paint

Painting with brush or roller

Spray painting

Dust from timber, plaster, painted surfaces

Asbestos fibre and other dust

Dust from timber, MDF, masonry, plaster board, concrete

Organic dust from fertilizer and manure

Methylene chloride vapour (nuisance levels)

Organic vapour (nuisance levels)

Organic vapour

9913 7500 6051 6800 6051



6051/5925/501

9310 8812 8710


WELDING

Welding & EngineeringWORKWORK HAZARD 9312 8512 8514 AIRLINE7500

Dust

Metal fume

Metal fumes, ozone and nuisance odour



Isocyanate

Dust generating activity such as digging, crushing, sanding, or sawing

Metal cutting, metal pouring, welding, soldering, brazing

Welding (esp.TIG & MIG), welding coated metal

Cleaning or using organic solvents

Spray Painting

Spray Painting of 2 pack paint


9310 8812 8710Powered AirALTERNATE SELECTION


6051/5925/501

6051/5925/501

6000 filters 6800 filtersPowered Air8247 7500 2128

9322 9320 88228210 7500 2125


WOODWORK

WORKWORK HAZARD

Woodwork9312 9913VAIRLINE7500

Dust

Resins, organic vapour, adhesive

Methylene chloride vapour (low level)

Methylene chloride vapour (high level)

Isocyanate


9310 8812 8710 Powered AirALTERNATE SELECTION

Drilling, sanding, sawing, turning

Wood treatment and finishing applications, assembly

Paint stripping

Paint stripping

Spray painting of 2 pack paint

Working with MDF board


6051/5925/501

6051

6000 filters 6800 filtersPowered Air 9913 7500 6075/5925/501


Cupped Respirators

P1 Filter, easy to fit

P1 Filter with 3M™ Cool Flow™ Valve for greater comfort

P2 Filter, easy to fit

P2 Filter, with Cool Flow Valve for greater comfort

GP1 Filter, approved for agriculture type chemicals

GP1 Filter, approved for agriculture type chemicals, with Cool Flow Valve

P2 Filter, Welding Respirator, with Cool Flow Valve

P2 Filter, Welding Respirator, with Cool Flow Valve, with Charcoal

3M™ Cupped Respirators are an excellent balance of performance and cost.

Protection against:dust and mists (P1),dust, mists, and thermally generated fumes (P2).

8710

8812

8210

8822

9913

9913V

8512

8514

CUPPED

3M CODE


Flat Fold Respirators

P1 Filter in unique 3 panel Flat Fold design

P1 Filter in unique 3 panel Flat Fold design with 3M™ Cool Flow™ Valve for greater comfort

P2 Filter in unique 3 panel Flat Fold design

P2 Filter in unique 3 panel Flat Fold design with Cool Flow Valve for greater comfort

9310

9312

9320

9322

3M™ Flat Fold Respirators use apatented 3 panel flat fold designwhich provides more comfortthan the traditional cup shapedrespirators.

Protection against:dust and mists (P1),dust, mists, and thermally generated fumes (P2).

3M CODE

FLAT FOLD


4251

4255

4277

4279

3M™ Disposable Half Face Respirators combine carbon filters directly with a comfortable half face respirator in a re-usable storage bag.

Protection against vapours and particles

3M CODE TYPE HAZARD COLOUR CODEDisposable Half Face Respirators

DISPOSABLEHALF FACE

A1P2 Organic Vapour, dust, mist, fumes

A2P2 Organic Vapour, dust, mist, fumes

A1B1E1P2 Organic Vapour (BP>65oC), Inorganic and

Acid Gases, dust, mist, fumes

A1B1E1K1P2 Organic Vapours (BP>65oC), Inorganic

and Acid Gases, Ammonia and Methylamine,dust, mist, fumes


Half Face Respirators

6100B: Small6200B: Medium6300B: Large

6200DD: Medium6300DD: Large

7501B: Small7502B: Medium7503B: Large

3M™ Half Face Respirators offer high performance protection.

Protection against dusts,mists, fumes, and vapours,using the wide variety of replaceable filters and cartridges, particle filters and disc filters.

3M CODE

Regular Half Face Respirator designed for simplicity, low maintenance and comfort.

Drop Down Half Face Respirator designed for low maintenance, durability and comfortwith drop down capability and shielded exhalation valve.

Premium Half Face Respirator provides the highest level of comfort, durability and versatility.Using advanced technology such as soft face materials, 3M™ Cool Flow™ Valve, and a reduction in strap tension, the 7500 offers a new standard in user comfort.

HALF FACE


Code

Full Face Respirators

Regular Full Face Respirator provides comfort and a wide field of vision for the user.

Full Face Respirator provides comfort and a wide field of vision for the user.Used in conjunction with the 3M™ DIN threaded filter Canisters.

Full Face Respirator incorporating unique durable double silicone face seal to provide maximum fit and comfort in aggressive environments.

3M™ Full Face Respirators offer high performance protection.

Protection against dusts, mists,fumes, and vapours, using the wide variety of replaceable cartridges, particle filters anddisc filters.

3M CODE

FULL FACE

6700: Small6800: Medium6900: Large

6700DIN: Small6800DIN: Medium6900DIN: Large

7800S(M): Medium7800S(L): Large


Cartridge FiltersTYPE HAZARD COLOUR CODE

3M™ Cartridge Filters are used inconjunction with the 3M™ Half Face or Full Face Respirators.

Can be combined with 3M™ Particle Filters

Protection against specific gas and vapour hazards

6051 A1 Organic Vapours (BP> 65oC)

6054 K1 Ammonia, Methylamine

6057 A1B1E1 Organic Vapours (BP>65oC), Inorganic and Acid Gases

6059 A1B1E1K1 Organic Vapours (BP>65oC), Inorganic and Acid Gases,

Ammonia and Methylamine

6075 A1Form Organic Vapours (BP>65oC), Formaldehyde

6096 Hg P2/P3 Mercury Vapours, and Particulates

6035 P2/P3 Particulate Does not require a 3M™ Particulate Filter Retainer 501

3M CODE

CARTRIDGEFILTERS


Particle Filters

P2 Particulate. Requires 3M™ Filter Retainer 501

Holds the 3M Particle Filter 5925 onto a 3M™ Gas and Vapour Cartridge Filter

5925

501

3M™ Particle Filters are used in conjunction with 3M™ Cartridge Filters.

Protection against particulate hazards.

3M CODE

PARTICLEFILTERS


Disc Filters

2125

2128

2135

2138

2076

P2 Particulate

GP2 Particulate with Nuisance level Organic Vapour and Acid Gas capability.Rated for Agricultural Chemicals.

P2/P3 Particulate

GP2/P3 Particulate with Nuisance level Organic Vapour and Acid Gas capability.Rated for Agricultural Chemicals.

P2 Particulate with Hydrogen Fluoride and nuisance level Acid Gas capability.

3M™ Disc Filters are used in conjunction with the 3M™ Half Face or Full Face Respirators.

Protection against particulate hazards.

3M CODE

DISCFILTERS


Powered Air

3M™ Airstream™

PAPR3M™ Jupiter™

PAPR3M™ Dustmaster™

PAPR3M™ Powerflow™

PAPR Airline

3M offers a wide variety of Powered Air solutions to meet virtually all applications.

3M fully supports this line of product through a dedicated Respiratory Service Centre located in Sydney.

For information on the wide rangeof Powered Air products, please contact your 3M Representative on 136 136 or call 3M TechAssist on toll free 1800 024 464.

POWERED AIR


INFORMATION

Important Information

Use Limitations:These respirators do not supply oxygen. Do not use when contaminant concentrations are: immediately dangerous to life and health; unknown; above the maximum use limitations for each respirator type. Do not use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.Do not abuse, modify or misuse any respirator. Do not use close fitting respirators (half facepiece or full facepiece) with beards or other facial hairthat prevent direct contact between the face and the respirator sealing surface.For Mining and Smelting product recommendations, please refer to the 3M Australian Mining Website.www.3m.com/mining/Australia A downloadable catalogue is available from this site. Please refer to the ‘Worker Safety’ section.

Note:Because air contaminant types and concentrations vary from site to site this Selection Guide is a guide only. Selection of the most appropriate respirator should be made by a person familiar with the benefits and limitations of respirators.

WARNINGThese respirators help protect against certain dusts, fumes, mists, gasesand vapours but do not eliminate exposure to or the risk of contracting disease or infection. Misuse may result in sickness or death.

© Copyright 3M Australia Pty. Limited 2005 Neither whole or part of this publication may be reproduced without prior permission. PS01 02/05

Please contact 3M through the following:

3M Australia Pty Ltd Phone 136 136

3M Australia Pty Ltd Customer Service Phone 1300 363 565 Fax 1800 656 222

3M TechAssist Hotline Phone 1800 024 464

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How to contact us

Nuisance levels are those levels below theWorksafe Australian Exposure Standards


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