The

importance
of filter
change
Filters do not
last forever.

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Why and When to replace
your 3M filters?
The use of respiratory protection filters can be confusing and complicated and there are a number of common questions and issues
that arise regularly. The questions and answers below try to briefly cover these. For complicated and high exposure situations, seek
advice from an occupational hygienist or health and safety professional.

What guidance is available in selecting the correct respirator and filters?

There are two Australian and New Zealand Standards that pertain to respiratory protection. AS/NZS1715 is for the user and
is called “Selection, use & maintenance of respiratory protective devices”. AS/NZS1716 provides the information required to
assess and test the performance requirements that the different types of respiratory protection products must meet.

Guidance is also available from your local 3M representative and/or the 3M TechAssist Helpline, Refer to the last page for
contact details.

What types of filters are there?

6059
6099 042674/DT-4035E A2B2P3
D9035 P3** 052670/DT-1135E P3
2125

+ +
6000 Series Gas & 5925/5935 501A
D8051 042979/DT-4006E Vapour cartridges

6035 P2/P3** D3138 P3**

Particulate Filters - Protect only Gas/Vapour Cartridge Filters - Combination Filters - Protect against
against particles i.e. aerosols (such as: Protect only against gases and both particles , gases and vapours.
dust, mist, fume, fibers, smoke, etc.), vapours. There are different kinds Different combination particulate/
mould and bacteria. There are different of gas & vapour cartridge filters cartridge filters are used depending
connection types for the range of 3M for different kinds of gases and on the gas or vapour present in the air.
facepieces. vapours. Gases and vapour filters There are different connection types
are some time called “cartridges” or for the range of 3M facepieces.
“cartridge filters”. There are different
connection types for the range of 3M
facepieces.

Why do I need to replace my filters regularly?

Particulate filters get clogged up and become harder to breathe through placing an increased physiological burden on the wearer. Gas
and vapour cartridge filters start to let contaminant through once their sorbents become saturated. This is called breakthrough. Important:
The selection of filters must be carried out by a competent person with a full knowledge of the respiratory hazards in the workplace.

Particulate Filter Capture

Filter fibre Filter fibre Filter fibre

Impaction - Dominant for large particles (>0.6µm)

Inertial Impaction Dominant for large Interception Capture Operative for
Interception - Operative for particles greater than 0.1 µm
Diffusion Capture Operative for
Diffusion - Operative for particles < 0.4 µm, dominant for < 0.1 µm

particles (>0.6μm) particles greater than 0.1 μm particles < 0.4 μm, dominant for < 0.1 μm

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How do particle filters work?
A bed of randomly oriented fibres is used to create the filter. How long do particle filters last?
Treated fibres can be used to attract and trap particles as
As particle filters load up with the contaminant, they actually
they flow into and through the filter material. Increasing the
become more restrictive to the passage of particles and can be
thickness and capture effectiveness of the filter material
a better filter. However, they also become harder to breathe
increases the filter efficiency at capturing particles.
through. The wearer will notice this increased load and at
Particle filters are tested according to AS/NZS1716 Section some point, decide that the restriction is too high and will
4.3.5 and Appendix I and L. The physics of particle capture then need to change the filter. How soon this occurs will also
indicates that the particle size range 0.02-0.2 micron be dependent on the amount of particles in the breathing air.
equivalent diameter and a mass median particle diameter of A very dusty job will obviously clog the filter up more quickly
approximately 0.3 to 0.6 µm is the most difficult size range than a relatively less dusty job. The change decision point will
to capture. The particulate filter is tested with a sodium vary from individual to individual, as some people are more
chloride challenge aerosol consisting of particles mainly of this sensitive to the increase in breathing load than others.
size. There are four common mechanisms of filtration being
interception capture, inertial impaction, diffusion capture and When do I replace my particulate filters?
electrostatic attraction. Refer to image on previous page. Replace both the 3M™ Particulate Filters or filtering facepiece/
disposable particulate respirators when:
In practice, particle filters designed for respiratory protection
will capture particles of all sizes – the major difference is the • The breathing resistance becomes excessive to the wearer
relative performance in the range between ~0.1 and 1 um. (this will vary from individual to individual).
Each class of filter must perform above a certain level against • The filter is wet or has any physical damage e.g. holes from
the test aerosol to be then classified under AS/NZS1716 as welding sparks
explained below. • It becomes unhygienic i.e. it has been coughed/sneezed into
and the inside is in an unacceptable condition.
AS/NZS1716 uses a classification system to identify the
different types of particulates these filters will capture e.g. P1, • Some workplaces e.g. healthcare environments, may require
P2, P3. filters to be replaced after every use due to infection control
procedures.

What’s a P1, P2, P3 rating filter?

A P1 is an AS/NZS1716 rated particle filter for use with
Are there situations where particle filters
Mechanically generated particles e.g. particles generated must not be used?
by crushing, grinding, drilling, sanding, cutting, etc including There are several applications where particle filters should
wood dust and silica. It must be at least 80% efficient to the NOT be used:
most penetrating particle size.
• When the ambient Oxygen level is not guaranteed to be >
A P2 is an AS/NZS1716 rated particle filter for use with 19.5%. Filters do not create oxygen.
Mechanically and Thermally generated particles e.g. welding • For the capture of gases or vapours - these need a
fume. These are also the recommended type for use with specifically rated gas/vapour filter.
airborne particles that may contain biological hazards. It must
be at least 94% efficient to the most penetrating particle size. • When the airborne particulate contaminant concentrations
are high i.e. greater than the standard allows for that
A P3 filter is the highest efficiency particle filter class and respirator type.
is used for particulates that are of high toxicity or at high • When Government Regulations require use of airline or other
concentrations. The benefit of this high efficiency filter can specific type of respirator for specific applications.
only be achieved on a full facepiece respirator. It must be at
least 99.95% efficient to the most penetrating particle size.

What is a N95 filter level?

N95 is the United States National Institute of Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) classification that is similar to the
P2 rating under AS/NZS1716. N refers to sodium chloride and
the 95 refers to these products being at least 95% efficient
to the sodium chloride test aerosol. NIOSH also have R and
P type particulate filters for oily particulate. In Australia and
New Zealand, it is common in healthcare environments for
N95 surgical respirators to be used.

Example of a layer from a P2 reusable respirator filter.

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How a gas and
vapour cartridge
works.
3M makes gas and vapour respirator cartridges to help reduce user exposure to many different gases and vapours. To achieve
this objective, respirator cartridges are filled with a material called activated carbon. Activated carbon is typically made from coal
or renewable resources like wood or coconut shells. It is “activated” by heating the material in nitrogen or steam at approximate
temperatures of 800 – 900°C. The resulting material has a significant number of micropores ideal for removal of organic vapours
by adsorption. Adsorption is the adherence of gas or vapour molecules to the surface of the activated carbon. The attractive force
between the activated carbon and the chemical molecule is a relative small, weak physical force. These micropores can be measured
and optimized for specific product needs and performance.

The activated carbon sorbent bed can be impregnated with chemicals reagents to remove specific gas and vapours by
chemisorption. Chemisorption is the formation of bonds between molecules of the impregnate and the chemical contaminant. These
bonds are much stronger than the attractive forces of physcial adsoprtion. The binding is usually irreversible.

Coal or renewable resources, such as Coal or renewable resources High-temperature steam or nitrogen activation
coconut shells are heated without oxygen

Organic vapours are predominantly removed by adsorption. High-grade Electron micrographs of

When organic vapours are drawn through an organic vapour activated carbon activated carbon pores

cartridge, the air is filtered as vapours condense into the

carbon pores. Vapours move through the cartridge from one
pore to the next. This occurs more quickly for small volatile
vapours with lower boiling points (e.g., acetone). Some
migration of organic vapours can even occur during storage, so
care must be taken before reusing the cartridge. The effective
service life is the time until vapours begin to exit the cartridge.

Unlike particle filters, service life is not indicated by change

in breathing resistance. Instead, cartridges must be changed
according to local regulations or the established filter change Unfiltered organic vapours Activated carbon Service life continues until
schedule. If after establishing the change schedule; the are drawn into the cartridge. adsorbs organic vapours vapours begin to escape the
on molecular level. cartridge.
contaminant can be detected sooner inside the respirator by
irritation, taste or smell; the change schedule must be adjusted
to a shorter change frequency.
Factors that influence service life:
Activated carbon by itself cannot adsorb other types of gases
• Exposure concentration
or vapours such as acid gases, ammonia, formaldehyde,
etc. In some cases, additional metals and salts are added to • Ambient Temperature
the carbon to selectively remove these compounds. For this • Humidity Level (water vapour takes up space in carbon pores)
reason, 3M offers a variety of cartridges and facepieces to • Rate of breathing
help protect workers in different environments and satisfy
• Class of cartridge e.g. A1, A2
personal preferences.

AS/NZS 1716 uses a classification system to identify the different

types of contaminants these filter cartridges capture. 3M How do Gas/Vapour cartridge filters Work?
Australian and New Zealand rated Filter cartridges follow this These filters rely on sorbent material to collect the gas and
marking and colour coding system. vapour on the sorbent bed surface. Typically, the sorbent is
carbon grain, which has been specifically treated. Depending
3M is committed to develop quality safety products to help on the chemical treatment of the carbon surface, this material
protect workers. For more information about 3M gases and will adsorb different types of gases or vapours.
vapour cartridges, please visit [Link]/ppesafety and
[Link]/ppesafety. AS/NZS1716 uses a classification system to identify the
different types of contaminants these treated carbon grains
To establish a cartridge change schedule using the 3M will capture e.g. A, AX, B, E, K, Hg and G.
Australia and Select and Service life software please visit
[Link] and select Australia & New Zealand

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How long do Gas/Vapour cartridge filters last? Why can’t I use smell or taste to determine
Gas/Vapour cartridge filters are rated according to their when a Gas/Vapour cartridge filter should be
adsorbent capacity. In increasing capacity, the ratings are: changed?
Class Aus, Class1, 2 or 3. This means we can have an A1 or a
A2 or a multigas type filters like an A2B2E2K1 with different In the past, warning properties such as odour, eye irritation, and
adsorption capacity for different gases/vapours. respiratory irritation were relied on almost completely for indicating
when chemical cartridge breakthrough was starting. However,
The service life (i.e. how long will it perform) of any Gas/ warning properties rely upon human senses that are not foolproof
Vapour cartridge filters is affected by many factors – and must not be used per AS/NZS 1715. Some of these reasons are:
concentration and identity of contaminants, breathing rates,
humidity levels, ventilation, temperature, type of carbon • There is considerable variation between individuals
treatment etc. • Sense of smell shifts due to simple colds and other illnesses
• The odour of the contaminant may be masked by other smells
The 3M™ Service Life Software ([Link]/)allows calculation
of the estimated expected service life under the applicable • Olfactory fatigue, where over a period of time the sense of
workplace conditions. Please contact your 3M representative smell tires and will fail to detect high concentrations and
for assistance with this process. particularly where concentration build up gradually e.g.
Hydrogen sulfide
• The threshold of odour for some chemicals exceed the levels
What is the difference between an A and AX at which may be considered hazardous
cartridge? • Some gases have no odour and therefore will not be
An A cartridge is for Organic compounds with boiling point detected e.g. carbon monoxide
>65ºC. eg. Toluene, Xylene, MEK, Benzene, Alcohols.
• Some chemicals have a low odour threshold concetrations
An AX cartridge is for Highly volatile organic solvents but do not represent a health hazard at these concentrations
with boiling point <65ºC. e.g. Methanol, 1.3-Butadiene, e.g. methyl mercaptain
Acetaldehyde. These types of chemicals migrate through the Given the variability among people with respect to detection of
carbon bed over time. This is why AS/NZS 1716 specify AX odours and differences in measuring odour thresholds, a better
filters must be changed after every shift. Manufacturers also practice is to establish a filter change schedule.
specify maximum use concentrations and maximum usage
times, so be sure to follow manufacturer guidance. AX are What is a Filter Change Schedule?
tested against different vapours to A cartridges and have
A filter change schedule is a specified time period after
additional desorption tests per AS/NZS 1716
which the Gas/Vapour cartridge will be replaced. This time
period may be established after consideration of the service
When do I replace my Gas/Vapour life estimate, workplace conditions such as contaminant
cartridge filter? concentration, relative humidity, temperature, work activities,
respirator use pattern (e.g., continuous or intermittent use),
Replace 3M™ Gas/Vapour Cartridge Filters: presence of other materials, potential for contaminant
• When the expiry date stamped on the sealed packet has elapsed. migration/desorption, health effects of the gas or vapor, and
• Once opened, maximum use time is 6 months (even if not quality of warning properties, if any.
used) per AS/NZS 1715. The carbon will adsorb contaminants The filter change schedule must be based on objective
from the general environment. information that will ensure that the gas/vapour cartridges are
• If an odour or taste is perceived. This indicates filters are not changed before the end of their service life.
being changed often enough and the filter change schedule The purpose of a change schedule is to establish the time
should be adjusted. The sense of smell or taste should not be period for replacing respirator gas/vapour cartridges. The data
relied upon as the primary indicator. and information relied upon to establish the schedule should
• In accordance with your established Filter Change Schedule. be included in the respiratory protection program.
The 3M Select and Service Life software ([Link]/) is an useful
To avoid smelling or tasting the contaminant when using 3M™ tool to assist in establishing a filter cartridge change schedule.
Gas/Vapour Cartridge Filters, take the following steps:
• When you get a new pair of 3M Gas & Vapour Cartridge
Are there situations where Gas/Vapour
Filters check the expiry date on the back of the pack.
• Write the date on the filters when first removed from the pack.
cartridge filters must not be used?
There are several applications where gas/vapour filters should
• Use the filters on your respirator in your normal work environment.
NOT be used:
• Knowing the chemical and the worplace exposure, calculate the
• When the Oxygen level is not guaranteed to be > 19.5%.
estimate service life for the 3M gas/vapour cartridge using the
select and Service life sofware: [Link]/. With this information • For capture of particles e.g. dusts, mists, fumes or fibres.
establish the Filter Change Schedule. • Where the contaminant(s) present cannot be captured by the
• If at any time you smell or taste the contaminant or irritation G&V filter.
is detected, the filters need replacing straight away. • When airborne Gas & Vapour contaminant concentrations
• Take note of how long the filters lasted by comparing the are very high.
date recorded on the filter and the current date. • When spraying materials (e.g. 2-pack paints) containing
• If work practices remain the same and the levels of vapours/ Isocyanates.
gases are consistent, replace your filters on a more regular • When Workplace Health & Safety regulations requirements
timescale. specify the use of airline or other specific type of respirators
for certain applications.

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Guide to identify respiratory
hazards and assess their risk.
To identify all respiratory hazards review your workplace by:
Task / Area / Process

Respiratory hazards can be categorised as follows:

Oxygen Gases/Vapours Particulates Particulates

Deficiency Mechanically generated = P1
Thermally generated = P2
Highly Toxic = P3
For high protection factors = P3

Less than 19.5% oxygen E.g. Organic vapours, Inorganic E.g. Dust/mist, metal fume, E.g. Beryllium
E.g. Confined spaces gas, acid gas, ammonia fibre, micro organism

Risk Assessment
Assess Contaminants and Toxicity / Exposure Levels / Workplace Exposure Standard

Match Cartridge/Filter type to the hazard

Oxygen Gases/Vapours Particulates Particulates

Deficiency Mechanically generated = P1
Thermally generated = P2
Highly Toxic = P3

Seek advice from your Refer to 3M Cartridge options Refer to 3M Filter options in this Refer to 3M Cartridge/Filter
safety supplier for airline, in this document. document. options in this document.
built-in or SCBA options

Match the Reusable Respirator to the Filter/Cartridge

This is a guide only. Selection of the most appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will depend on the particular situation
and exposure levels 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.

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Hazard identification and
protection recommendations.
Recommended
Industry Application Hazard Protection
Solvent-based paint
Solvents, resins, synthetic resins
Construction Painting, spraying, varnishing, coating A1P2
Latex-paint, residual solvents
Spray-on glue, foam, varnish, adhesive
Welding, metal cutting, metal Metal fumes P2
Metal pouring, soldering, brazing
Fabrication Metal fumes, ozone gas. Nuisance levels of organic
Welding - TIG, MIG and other GP2
vapour
Spraying low vapour pressure*** Organic vapour, mist, dust GP2
pesticides, herbicides or fungicides
Agriculture
Mixing pesticide, herbicide or Organic vapour, mist, dust A1P2
fungicide or spraying organic vapours
Cleaning or using organic solvents, Organic vapour A1
degreasing, paint thinners and glues
Automotive
Brush or roller application* of 2 pack Isocyanates* A1
type paints
Expoxy and polyester resin, amines & anhydride hardner.
Laying up Methy ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP), styrene vapour
Fibreglass A1P2
Using a chopper gun Glass fibre, dust, resin and styrene vapour
Spray painting & cleaning moulds Organic vapour and mist
Organic vapour, mist and dust A1P2
Maintenance Disinfection, cleaning
Organic vapour, formaldehyde, mist and dust ABE1P2
Ammonia (NH3)** K
Bacteria, spores, odours P2
Hydrochloric acid vapour or mist** ABEP2
Petroleum solvents A2
Other Handling
Sulphur dioxide** E
Particulates** P2
Seek specialised
Hazardous goods storage/transport advice from 3M
* For protection from Isocyanates when spraying polyurethanes/2 pack, please contact the 3M TechAssist Helpline. **Also need to consider eye/face/skin protection. ***Low vapour pressure < 1.3Pa
@ 25ºC. P3 protection is only achieved on a full face respirator.

Filter selection guide.

Filter Type Colour Main area of application
P White Particles: Dusts, mists, fumes, fibres, toxic particles & microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses)
A Brown Organic vapours with boiling point >65ºC. eg. Toluene, Xylene, MEK, Benzene, Alcohols
AX Brown Highly volatile organic solvents with boiling point <65ºC. e.g. Methanol, 1.3-Butadiene, Acetaldehyde
B Grey Acid gases, e.g chlorine, hydrogen sulphide, hydrogen chloride
E Yellow Inorganic gases such as sulphur dioxide
K Green Ammonia and organic ammonia derivatives
Hg Red Mercury (vapour)
Application limits for Gas & Vapour respirators (AS/NZS1715): This selection guide is only an outline designed to focus on products which may be appropriate
• Half face respirators can be used up to 10 times the relevant Workplace Exposure Standards for typical applications - it should not be used as the only means of selecting a product.
(WES) or up to 1000 ppm, whichever limit is reached first. Selection of the most appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will depend on the
• Full face respirators can be used up to 100 times the WES with a Class 2 filter or up to 5000 particular situation and exposure levels and should be made only by a competent person
ppm, whichever limit is reached first. knowledgable of the assessed risks, actual working conditions and limitiation of PPE. Details
regarding performance and limitations are set out on the product packaging and user
• A1 and A2 Cartridges are designed for use with organic vapours with a boiling point above 65ºC. information. If in doubt, contact a safety professional or 3M.
• AX Cartridges are used for organic vapours with a boiling point under 65ºC. Note: 3M™ AX
Cartridges are single use and can only be fitted to 3M™ Full face respirators.

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Frequently
asked questions.
What is the shelf life of 3M™ Filters? There are many factors such as exposure level, other controls,
work rate, breathing rate etc. that contribute to how long a
Provided they are stored unopened in the original packaging,
filter/cartridge lasts and when it should be changed. Some
filters will last three or five years (depending on the product)
indicators are:
from manufacture date. Once removed from their packaging
gas/vapour cartridges should be replaced after six months as • For particulate filters or facepieces when the breathing
recommended by AS/NZS 1715 (even if they have not been used). resistance becomes excessive to the wearer.
• Any damage occurs e.g. broken strap, hole burnt in filter etc.
How should I store my 3M Reusable ™
• It becomes unhygienic i.e. it has been coughed/sneezed into
Respirator and filters? and the inside is in an unacceptable condition.
When not in use, your 3M™ Respirator and Filters should be • For combination filters (particulate and gas/vapour),
kept clean and dry, and away from oil, sunlight and corrosive the capacity of each will depend on the airborne
atmospheres to avoid deterioration. A storage container or bag concentrations being filtered – it will fill at its own rate
that can be sealed, can be utilised for this purpose. 3M half face and need to be changed when full. This may be at a
and full face respirator kits come in a storage container. different rate to the other.
• The service life (i.e. how long will it perform) of any gas/
vapour cartridge is affected by many factors – capacity,
Why do I need to use a Particulate Filter with concentration and contaminants, breathing rates, humidity
my Gas & Vapour Cartridge Filters for some levels, ventilation, temperature, type of carbon treatment etc.
applications? • Smell and taste should NOT be used as a primary indicator
for when to change a gas/vapour cartridge.
There are many situations where both a particulate hazard and
gas/vapour hazard are present at the same time. The particulate • Some workplaces e.g. healthcare environments, may require
filter removes the tiny droplets or particles in the air (e.g. mists filters to be replaced after every use due to infection control
from spray painting). The gas and vapour cartridge filters do not procedures.
filter these particles. If no particulate filter is used, they could be
Therefore, there is no specific timing involved and the
breathed in.
frequency of replacement of products varies from task to
task, situation to situation and product to product.

Every workplace is unique and needs to assess their specific

situation to determine an adequate filter change schedule.

Select & Service

Life Software
Once you know what’s in your air, 3M™ Select and Service Life
Software helps you explore respirators, cartridges and filter
options and select the one that’s right for you. Then you can
establish an effective gas/vapor cartridge change out schedule
to help keep workers protected

[Link]

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Select the right respirator
and filter/cartridge.
3M Twin Bayonet
6035 2125 2135
Filters & Cartridges
P2/P3** P2 P2/P3**

Particulate
Protection
5925 P2 501/501A
603^
5935 P3**
6000 Series

Particulate
Protection +
Nuisance Level*
6038 2128 2138
P2/P3** GP2 GP2/GP3** Organic Vapour
and Acid Gas
6500QL Series

Gas & Vapour

6051 A1 6057 ABE1
Protection only
6055^ A2 6059 ABEK1
6054 K1 6075 A1+Form

7500 Series

6051 A1 6057 ABE1 5925 P2 501/501A

6055^ A2 6059 ABEK1 5935 P3**
6054 K1 6075 A1+Form Combined Particulate +
Gas & Vapour Protection
6000 FF Series 6096 A1HgP3**
6098 AXP3**
6099 A2B2E2K2P3**
60926^ A1B1E1K1 FormHF/P3**

OR

6051 A1 6057 ABE1 502 Adapter

6055^ A2 6059 ABEK1 2128 P2, 2128 GP2, 2135 6035 P2/P3**
FF-400 Series
6054 K1 6075 A1+Form P2/P3**, 2138 GP2/GP3** 6038 P2/P3**
6098 and 6099 are only for use with Full facepiece.

Combined Particulate +
Gas & Vapour Protection
4251+^ A1P2
4255+^ A2P2 Ready to use,
4277+ A1B1E1P2
4279+^ A1B1E1K1P2 Maintenance free
4000+ Series

* Nuisance Levels are those levels below the Workplace Exposure Standard (WES)
** Provides P3 protection only with 3M Full facepiece Respirators. Provides P2 protection with half facepiece respirators.
^ Available in Australia only

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 Secure Click
Filters & Cartridges
Particulate
D3125 P2 D3135 P3** D9035 P3** Protection

Particulate Protection +
Nuisance Level* Organic
Vapour and Acid Gas
D3128 P2 D3138 P3** D9038 P3**

Gas & Vapour

Protection Only
D8051 A1 D8055 A2 D8059 A1B1E1K1

HF-800SD Series
Combined
OR Particulate +
Gas & Vapour
Protection
D8051 A1 D7925 P2 D7935 P3** D701
D8055 A2
D8059 A1B1E1K1

D8094 A1B1E1K1P3** D8095 A2P3**

DT-Series (Pro2000) Filters and Cartridges

HF-300 Series (AVIVA 40)

052670/DT-1135E P3 042870/DT-4001E A2 042979/DT-4006E A2B2E2K2

FF-300 (Promask Single) Series

FF-600F (Vision RFF1000) Series

042674/DT-4035E A2B2P3 042671/DT-4032E B2P3 042799/DT-4045E A2B2E2K2P3

FF-600 (Vision RFF4000) Series ** Provides P3 protection only with 3M Full Facepiece Respirators. Provides P2 protection with half facepiece respirators.

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3M™ Twin Bayonet Filters
and Cartridges
3M™ Particulate Filters Series 3M™ Gas and Vapour Cartridge Filters Series
• Made from 3M high performance filter media for effective filtration efficiency Suitable for use with 3M™ 6000/6500QL/7500 Series Half Face Respirators and
• Lightweight and provides low breathing resistance 3M™ 6000 and FF-400 Series Full Face respirators
• Suitable for use with 3M™ 6000/6500QL/7500 Series Half Face Respirators
and 3M™ 6000 and FF-400 Series Full Face respirators

6075 6099

2125 2128 2135 2138 6035

6057 6059

501A (AUS)
5925 5935 501 (NZ)
6038

6098 6051

2076 3M Order Code Model # Description

UU006790313 6051 A1 Organic Vapour
502
GT500084048^ 6055 A2 Organic Vapour
3M Order Code Model # Description UU006790354 6057 A1B1E1 Organic Vapour/Acid Gas Cartridge
P2 Particulate Filter for use with 603 AT010561440 (AUS)
6054 K1 Ammonia/Methylamine Cartridge
TI551152299 5925 filter adapter or 6000 Series gas/vapour GT500084055 (NZ)
cartridges. Requires 501A filter retainer UU006790370 6075 A1 Formaldehyde Cartridge
P3** Particulate Filter for use with 603 UU006790362 6059 A1B1E1K1 Multi Gas Cartridge
TI551152356 5935 filter adapter or 6000 Series gas/vapour
cartridges. Requires 501A filter retainer A1E1HgP3 Organic Vapour/Acid Gas/
70071695228 6096
Mercury/Chlorine/Articulate Cartridge
501A Filter Retainer for 5925/5935 Particulate
AT010794884 (AUS) (AUS) 70070709483^ 60926 A1B1E1K1 FormHF/P3 Multi Gas/Particulate
Filter for use with 603 filter adapter or 6000
70071731957 (NZ) AXP3 Organic Vapour & Particulates.
501 (NZ) Series gas/vapour cartridges 70071617974* 6098
For use with Full Facepiece only
Filter Adapters. Use to attach 3M Particulate
™

AT019223455 (AUS) Filters 2000 Series and 6035/6038 filters, A2B2E2K2HgP3+Formaldehyde.

502 70071695210* 6099
70070313211 (NZ) to the 3M™ Cartridges 6000 Series. One time For use with Full Facepiece only
use only. Disposed with cartridge. * Use with Full Face Facepiece only
CR180811885 6035 P2/P3** Particulate Rectangular White Filter
P2/P3** Particulate Rectangular HF with
3M™ Filter Adapter 603
CR180811893 6038
Nuisance OV/AG • Platform for 5925 P2 and 5935 P3 filters
70071486180 2125 P2 Particulate Disc Filter • Enables these filters to be directly attached to all
70071486206 2135 P2/P3** Particulate Disc Filter 3M™ 6000/6500QL/7500 Series Half
Face Respirators and 3M™ 6000 and
GP2 Particulate, Ozone & Nuisance Level OV/
70071486198 2128 FF-400 Series Full Face respirators
AG Disc Filter
• The filter adapter 603 may be used multiple times
GP2/P3** Particulate, Ozone & Nuisance
70071486214 2138 on all 3M full or half facepiece respirators.
Level OV/AG Disc Filter
70070757912 (AUS) P2HF Particulate & Hydrogen Fluoride Disc 3M Order Code Model # Description
2076
NT010784832 (NZ) Filter
Filter Adapter. Requires 501A filter retainer
** Provides P3 protection only with 3M Full Face Respirators. Provides P2 protection with half 70071651759^ 603
2 adapters in pack. 8 packs per case
face piece respirators.
^ Available in Australia only

Approved Filter + +

Combinations 6000 Series Gas & Vapour cartridges 5925/5935 501A

+ +
603^ Adapter 5925/5935 501A

+ + OR

6000 Series Gas & Vapour cartridges 502 Adapter

3M™ Twin Bayonet Filter facepieces 2000 Particulate Series 6035/6038

^ Available in Australia only

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3M™ Secure-Click™ Filters and Cartridges

D8051 A1 D8055 A2 D8094 A1B1E1K1P3** D8059 A1B1E1K1 D8095 A2P3**

Secure Click Gas and Vapour Cartridges

3M Order Code Model # Description
UU009286772 D8051 Secure Click™ Dual Flow Cartridge A1
UU009288695 D8055 Secure Click™ Dual Flow Cartridge A2
UU009288406 D8059 Secure Click™ Dual Flow Cartridge A1B1E1K1
UU009289347 D8094 Secure Click™ Dual Flow Cartridge A1
UU009289339 D8095 Secure Click™ Dual Flow Cartridge A2P3**

D9035 P3** D9038 P3** D3076HF P2

D701 D3138 P3**

D3125 P2 D3135 P3** D3128 P2 D7925 P2 D7935 P3**

Secure Click Particulate Filters

3M Order Code Model # Description
70071731221 D3125 Secure Click™ Particulate Filter P2
70071731247 D3128 Secure Click™ Particulate Filter P2 with Nuisance Level OV/AG*
70071731262 D3135 Secure Click™ Particulate Filter P2/P3**
70071731288 D3138 Secure Click™ Particulate Filter P2/P3** with Nuisance Level OV/AG*
70071731312 D7925 Secure Click™ Particulate Filter P2. Requires D701 to connect to D8000 Series
70071731320 D7935 Secure Click™ Particulate Filter P2/P3**. Requires D701 to connect to D8000 Series
UU010049979 D701 Secure Click™ Filter Retainer. Required to connect D7925/7935 to D8000 Series
UU010285664 D9035 Secure Click™ Hard cover Particulate Filter P3**
UU010291761 D9038 Secure Click™ Hard Cover Particulate Filter P3** with Nuisance Level OV/AG*
70071731361 D3076HF Secure Click™ Particulate Filter P2HF with Nuisance. Level Acid gas and Hydrogen. Fluoride up to 10x the WES.
Use with HF-800SD Half Face Respirator only. *Organic Vapour/Acid Gas. **Provides P3 protection only with 3M Full Face Respirators. Provides P2 protection with half face piece respirators.

Approved Filter Combinations

OR

D8051 A1 D7925 P2 D7935 P3** D701

D8055 A2
HF-800SD Series D8059 A1B1E1K1

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 DT-Series (Pro2000) Filters and Cartridges

052670/DT-1135E P3** 042870/DT-4001E A2

042979/DT-4006E A2B2E2K2 042674/DT-4035E A2B2P3**

042671/DT-4032E B2P3** 042799/DT-4045E A2B2E2K2P3**

3M Order Code Model # Description

052670/
UU011502539 DT-Series (Pro2000) DT-1135E PF10 P3**
DT-1135E
042870/
UU011546916 DT-Series (Pro2000) DT-4001E GF22 A2
DT-4001E
042979/ DT-Series (Pro2000) DT-4006E GF32
UU011546940
DT-4006E A2B2E2K2
042970/
UU011546973 DT-Series (Pro2000) DT-4007E GF32 AX
DT-4007E
042670/
UU011502554 DT-Series (Pro2000) DT-4031E CF22 A2-P3**
DT-4031E
042671/
UU011502562 DT-Series (Pro2000) DT-4032E CF22 B2-P3**
DT-4032E
042674/
UU011502570 DT-Series (Pro2000) DT-4035E CF22 A2B2-P3**
DT-4035E
042799/ DT-Series (Pro2000) DT-4045E CF32
UU011502596
DT-4045E A2B2E2K2-P3**
042770/ DT-Series (Pro2000) DT-4047E CF32 AX-P3**
UU011546965
DT-4047E For use with Full Face facepiece only
042678/ DT-Series (Pro2000) DT-4036E CF22
UU011507462
DT-4036E A2B2E1-P3**
DT-Series (Pro2000) DT-4045E CF32
042568/
XP100547460 A2B2E2K2-P3** Foil Bag. For use with Full
DT-4045E
facepiece only
DT-Series (Pro2000) DT-4046E CF32
042798/
UU011502588 A2B2E2K2Hg-P3** For use with Full facepiece
DT-4046E
only
052692/ Pre-Filter Kit SC-6601 For DT-Series (Pro2000)
UU010979753
SC-6601 filters. Includes Prefilter and Prefilter Holder
DT-Series (Pro2000) SC-6607 Filter Covers
XP100544442 052693
Orange Polythylene
XP100544269 042507 Filter End Caps (1Pc)
XP100218930 5052694 Filter Shower Cover
**Provides P3 protection only with 3M Full Face Respirators. Provides P2 protection with half face piece respirators.

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The importance of monitoring
3M™ Gas Diffusion Monitors.
Knowing the specific contaminant and exposure levels is important to determine the appropriate respirator, and cartridge or filter for
your work environment. This information will also help in estimating the life of selected 3M™ Gas and Vapour Cartridges. If exposure
levels are not known, advice and monitoring is required.

While 3M™ does not carry out exposure assessments or monitoring, we do offer 3M™ Gas Diffusion Monitors (below) which can be a
useful starting point. 3M Gas Diffusion Monitors are simple and effective devices that collect certain airborne contaminants using the
principle of diffusion. They assist in the assessment of exposure to workplace contaminants, both personal and background. These
monitors are easy to use and simply clip onto the shirt, collar or pocket. Contact the 3M™ TechAssist Helpline for further information
on chemicals which can be captured and approved laboratories for monitor analysis.

3M™ Organic Vapour 3M™ Formaldehyde

Monitor 3500+ Monitor 3721+
3M™ Organic Vapor Monitor 3500+ is 3M™ Formaldehyde Monitor 3721+ is
a cost-effective and convenient way to a cost-effective and convenient way to perform
perform personal air sampling for many personal air sampling for formaldehyde and certain
organic vapors. other aldehydes.

3M™ Organic Vapor Monitor 3500+ uses 3M™ Formaldehyde Monitor 3721+ uses diffusion,
diffusion, rather than a pump, to collect an rather than a pump, to collect an air sample with
air sample with an accuracy of +/-25%, at a an accuracy of +/-25% at a 95% confidence
95% confidence level for many workplace level for certain aldehydes found as workplace
organic vapors, for both personal or area contaminants. It has fiberglass coated with
sampling. It contains a single charcoal 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (DNPH) for easy
sorbent wafer for easy collection of collection of aldehydes and is typically used in
organic vapors and can be used for most health care, laboratories, and in the chemical, pulp/
applications. This monitor has a 2-year paper, foundry and textile industries. This monitor
shelf life from its production date. has a 1-year shelf life from its production date.

3M™ Ethylene Oxide 3M™ Organic Vapour Monitor 3501+,

Monitor 3551+ High Sampling Rate
3M™ Ethylene Oxide Monitor 3551+ is 3M™ Organic Vapor High Sampling Rate Monitor
a cost-effective and convenient way 3501+ is a cost-effective and convenient way to
to perform personal air sampling for perform personal air sampling for low levels of
ethylene oxide. organic vapors and short term exposure limit (STEL)
sampling.
3M™ Ethylene Oxide Monitor 3551+ uses
diffusion, rather than a pump, to collect 3M™ Organic Vapor High Sampling Rate Monitor
an air sample with an accuracy of +/-25% 3501+ uses diffusion, rather than a pump, to collect
at a 95% confidence level. It has a single an air sample with an accuracy of +/-25%, at a 95%
treated charcoal sorbent wafer for easy confidence level for many workplace organic vapors,
collection of ethylene oxide and is typically for both personal or area sampling. It contains 562
used in pharmaceutical, health care and sampling ports to generate high sampling rates
chemical industries. This monitor has a and is designed to detect organic vapors at low
1-year shelf life from its production date. concentrations or during short-term (STEL) sampling
when low detection limits are important.
3M Order Code Model # Description
70071765252 3500+ Organic Vapour Monitor This monitor has a 2-year shelf life from its production
70071765286 3501+ Organic Vapour HIgh Sampling Monitor date.
70071765310 3551+ Ethylene Oxide Monitor
70071765344 3721+ Formaldehyde Monitor

Monitors must be received by the testing Laboratories within the recommended holding time between sampling and
lab analysis. Contact your testing laboratory for their specific laboratory request form.

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 Keeping up to date with work safety regulations can be a challenge,
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Episode 49 When and why to replace your RPE filters

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Episode 23 Respiratory Fit Testing
Episode 70 Respiratory Protective Equipment Care & Maintenance
Episode 79 Surgical Masks v Respirators
Episode 84 RPE Protection Factors

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