Disposable Respirators & Face Masks

Particulate filters cover the nose and mouth and provide protection from airborne particles including dust, mist, liquids and some fumes. However, gases and vapors require a gas mask respirator. Respirators are rated by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) according to what they filter and to what degree they are effective. The ratings have a letter and number. The number refers to the percentage of one-micrometer particles are removed during trial testing. For example: a 95 rating means that the filter effectively removes 95% of particles from the air. The letters indicate the following:

N - Not oil proof
R - Oil resistant (up to 8 hours)
P - Oil proof (beyond 8 hours)

3M Disposable Respirator Guide

Respirator Guide
	3M Product #/Classification	Applications & Benefits	Cool Flow Valve	M-Nose Clip	Face Seal	Carbon Filter Material	Cake Resistant Media	Adjustable Straps
Dusty	8200 N95 20/Box	Grinding, Bagging, Sawing, Sanding, Sweeping Other Dusty Operations		Nose Clip w/ Foam
Dusty	8210 N95 20/Box	Grinding, Bagging, Sanding, Sweeping Other Dusty Operations Lightweight Construction
Dusty	8210 Plus N95 20/Box	Grinding, Bagging, Sanding, Sweeping, Sawing, Foundries Other dusty operations Soft braided straps and staple free attachment
Dusty	8210 Plus Pro 10/Box	Grinding, Bagging, Sanding, Sweeping, Sawing, Foundries Other dusty operations Soft braided straps and staple free attachment
Dusty	8210V N95 10/Box	Grinding, Bagging, Sanding, Sweeping Other dusty operations	x	Nose Clip w/ Foam
Dusty	8211 N95 10/Box	Grinding, Bagging, Sanding, Sweeping, Buffing, Cement, Poultry, Textile, Lime Other dusty/hot operations	x	x	x
Dusty	8240 R95 20/Box	Grinding, Machining, Sanding, Sweeping Other dusty/oily operations
Dusty	8511 N95 10/Box	Grinding, Bagging, Sanding, Sweeping Other dusty/hot operations Soft braided straps	x	x
Dusty	8511 PRO N95 5/Box	Grinding, Bagging, Sanding, Sweeping Other dusty/hot operations Soft braided straps	x	x
Dusty	8271 P95 10/Box	Grinding, Machining, Sanding, Sweeping Other dusty/hot/oily operations	x	x	x
Dusty	9105 N95 50/Box	Sweeping, Sanding, Grinding, Sawing, Bagging, Laboratories, Food Prep., General Maintenance, V-Shaped pleats flex with mouth movement for easy talking
Dusty	9210+ N95 20/Box	Grinding, Bagging, Sanding, Sweeping 3-Panel flat fold design adjusts to fit any face shape
Dusty	9211+ N95 10/Box	Grinding, Bagging, Sanding, Sweeping 3-Panel flat fold design adjusts to fit any face shape	x
Dusty/Nuisance Odors	8246 R95 20/Box	Aluminum Smelting, Paper Processing, Brewing Operations, Glass Etching, Chemical Processing				Acid Gas
Dusty/Nuisance Odors	8247 R95 20/Box	Foundry Operations, Undercoating, Lab Settings, Agriculture, Photochemical Processing				Organic Vapor
Dusty/Nuisance Odors	8516 N95 10/Box	Aluminum Smelting, Paper Processing, Brewing Operations, Glass Etching, Chemical Processing	x	x		Acid Gas
Dusty/Nuisance Odors	8576 P95 10/Box	Aluminum Smelting, Paper Processing, Brewing Operations, Glass Etching, Chemical Processing	x	x		Acid Gas
Dusty/Nuisance Odors	8577 P95 10/Box	Foundry Operations, Undercoating, Lab Settings, Agriculture, Photochemical Processing	x	x		Organic Vapor
Welding & Metal Pouring	8212 N95 10/Box	Welding, Torch Cutting, Brazing, Soldering, Metal Pouring	x		x		x	x
Welding & Metal Pouring	8512 N95 10/Box	Welding, Torch Cutting, Brazing, Soldering, Metal Pouring	x				x	x
Welding & Metal Pouring	8214 N95 10/Box	Welding, Torch Cutting, Brazing, Soldering, Metal Pouring, Stainless, Galvanized	x		x	Acid Gas/Organic Vapor	x	x
Welding & Metal Pouring	8514 N95 10/Box	Welding, Torch Cutting, Brazing, Soldering, Metal Pouring, Stainless, Galvanized	x			Acid Gas/Organic Vapor	x	x
Welding & Metal

Disposable Respirators & Face Masks

3M Disposable Respirator Guide

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