Infection is a common matter nowadays. Recently we are using masks widely to reduce the risk of infection by Corona Virus. For that you have to choose a mask wisely. Not every mask is suitable for you. Here I’ve collected several specification info about several masks from 3M Technologies.
Masks
N95 Series:
1860:
• NIOSH Approved: N95
• FDA Cleared for use as surgical mask
• Helps protect against certain airborne biological particles
• Fluid resistant and disposable
This health care particulate respirator and surgical mask helps provide respiratory protection against certain airborne biological particles. It is disposable and fluid resistant to splash and spatter of blood and other infectious material.
This healthcare respirator is designed to help provide respiratory protection for the wearer. It meets CDC guidelines for Mycobacterium tuberculosis exposure control. As a disposable particulate respirator, it is intended to help reduce wearer exposure to certain airborne particles including those generated by electrocautery, laser surgery, and other powered medical instruments. As a surgical mask, it is designed to be fluid resistant to splash and spatter of blood and other infectious materials.
Features include:
• NIOSH approved N95
• Meets CDC guidelines for Mycobacterium tuberculosis exposure control
• FDA cleared for use as a surgical mask
• 99% BFE (Bacterial Filtration Efficiency) according to ASTM F2101
• Fluid resistant according to ASTM F1862
• Respirator contains no components made from natural rubber latex
• Collapse resistant cup shape design
• Braided headbands, cushioning nose foam, and light weight construction for comfortable wear
Suggested settings and applications: Operating Rooms, Clinics, TB Wards, Patient Care, Labor and Delivery, Infection Control Practices, Laboratory, emergency or pandemic preparedness planning, stockpiling, etc.
WARNING: These respirators help reduce exposures to certain airborne contaminants. Before use, the wearer must read and understand the User Instructions.
8210:
• Emergency Use Authorization for Healthcare Professionals
• NIOSH approved for at least 95 percent filtration efficiency against certain non-oil based particles
• Two-strap design with welded dual point attachment helps provide a secure seal
• Cushioning nose foam
• Lightweight construction promotes greater worker acceptance and may help increase wear time
• Lightweight construction promotes greater worker acceptance and may help increase wear time
• Advanced electrostatic media is designed for ease of breathing
During the public health emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic, these standard N95 “industrial” respirators may be used by healthcare professionals according to the U.S. FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). 3M™ Particulate Respirator 8210 is not cleared by the U.S. FDA as a surgical mask, as a surgical mask and is not considered fluid resistant, therefore a face shield must be worn during use.
3M™ Particulate Respirator 8210, N95 is a disposable particulate respirator that is designed to help provide reliable respiratory protection of at least 95 percent filtration efficiency against certain non-oil based particles. This respirator is designed for use for particles such as those from grinding, sanding, sweeping, sawing, bagging, or other dusty operations. This respirator can also help reduce inhalation exposures to certain airborne biological particles (examples: mold, Bacillus anthracis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis), but cannot eliminate the risk of contracting infection, illness, or disease. The respirator incorporates 3M’s proprietary technology with advanced electrostatically charged microfiber filter media designed for ease of breathing. This respirator is compatible with a variety of protective eyewear and hearing protection.
This particulate respirator is NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) approved for environments containing certain non-oil based particles and provides at least 95 percent filter efficiency.
Breathing hazardous particles can pose a risk to your health. NIOSH, a Federal government regulatory agency, has tested and approved the 3M Particulate Respirator 8210, which is designed to help reduce exposure to certain airborne particles.
WARNING: These respirators help reduce exposures to certain airborne contaminants. Before use, the wearer must read and understand the User Instructions.
R95 Series:
8247:
• NIOSH Approved R95
• Carbon layer helps reduce nuisance levels of organic vapors
• Collapse resistant shell
• Adjustable nose clip helps provide a custom secure seal
• Advanced Electrostatic Media - with highly charged microfibers to enhance the capture of airborne particles while allowing you to breathe easier
This disposable R95 particulate respirator helps provide reliable respiratory protection against certain oil and non-oil based particles. Constructed with a carbon filter layer for nuisance levels of organic vapors.
The lightweight, disposable R95 particulate respirator is constructed with carbon filter material for applications such as foundry operations, lab settings, agriculture, petrochemical manufacturing and undercoating where particles and nuisance levels of organic vapors may be present. 3M uses a variety of innovative technologies and features to help you meet your respiratory protection and comfort needs. 3M's proprietary technology with advanced electrostatically charged microfiber filter media, designed for ease of breathing. Its adjustable nose clip and soft nose foam help provide a custom and secure seal. These features, along with the lightweight construction promote greater worker acceptance and may help increase wear time. R95 Approved filtering face piece particulate respirator Carbon filter provides relief against nuisance levels of organic vapors Collapse resistant shell for increased durability Compatible with a variety of protective eyewear and hearing protection Adjustable nose clip helps provide a custom secure seal Two strap design with dual point attachment helps provide a secure fit Suggested applications: Foundry operations, lab settings, agriculture, petrochemical manufacturing and undercoating where particles and nuisance levels of organic vapors may be present Additional applications: Grinding, bagging, sanding, sweeping in oil and non-oil environments and other dusty operations 3M recommended for relief against nuisance levels of organic vapors. Nuisance level refers to concentrations not exceeding OSHA PEL or applicable government occupational exposure limits, whichever is lower. WARNING: These respirators help reduce exposures to certain airborne contaminants. Before use, the wearer must read and understand the User Instructions provided as a part of the product packaging.
8246:
• NIOSH Approved R95
• Carbon layer helps reduce nuisance levels of acid gases
• Collapse resistant shell
• Collapse resistant shell offers increased durability
• Two-strap design with four point stable attachment helps provide a secure seal
This disposable R95 particulate respirator helps provide reliable respiratory protection against certain oil and non-oil based particles. Constructed with a carbon filter layer for nuisance levels of acid gases.
The lightweight, disposable R95 particulate respirator is constructed with carbon filter material for applications such as glass etching, chemical processing, paper processing, aluminum smelting and brewing operations where particles and nuisance levels of acid gases may be present. 3M uses a variety of innovative technologies and features to help you meet your respiratory protection and comfort needs. The respirator incorporates 3M's proprietary technology with advanced electrostatically charged microfiber filter media, designed for ease of breathing. Its adjustable nose clip and cushioning nose foam help provide a custom and secure seal. These features, along with the lightweight construction promote greater worker acceptance and may help increase wear time. R95 Approved filtering face piece particulate respirator Carbon filter for relief against nuisance levels of acid gases Collapse resistant shell for increased durability Compatible with a variety of protective eyewear and hearing protection Two strap design with dual point attachment helps provide a secure fit Suggested applications: Glass etching, chemical processing, paper processing, aluminum smelting and brewing operations where particles and nuisance levels of acid gases may be present Additional applications: Grinding, bagging, sanding, sweeping in oil and non-oil environments and other dusty operations 3M recommended for relief against nuisance levels of acid gases. Nuisance level refers to concentrations not exceeding OSHA PEL or applicable government occupational exposure limits, whichever is lower. WARNING: These respirators help reduce exposures to certain airborne contaminants. Before use, the wearer must read and understand the User Instructions.
P95 Series:
8271:
• NIOSH approved for at least 95% percent filtration efficiency against certain oil and non-oil based particles
• Braided headbands help provide a comfortable and secure seal
• M-nose clip adjusts easily for fewer pressure points and greater comfort
• 3M™ Cool Flow™ Exhalation Valve helps reduce heat build-up inside the respirator
• Advanced Electret Media is designed for ease of breathing
• Helps protect against certain non-oil based particles
• NIOSH Approved P95
This disposable P95 particulate respirator features 3M proprietary advanced electret filter media, foam face seal and 3M™ Cool Flow™ Valve to help provide comfortable worker respiratory protection against certain oil and non-oil based particles.
3M™ Particulate Respirator 8271, P95 is a disposable particulate respirator that helps provide reliable respiratory protection of at least 95 percent filtration efficiency against certain oil and non-oil based particles. Soft inner material provides added comfort while the cup shape design helps make the respirator feel spacious and durable. M Nose clip adjusts easily for fewer pressure points and greater comfort.
The respirator incorporates 3M’s proprietary technology with advanced electrostatically charged microfiber filter media designed for ease of breathing. Braided headbands with two strap design and dual point attachment helps provide a comfortable and secure seal. Recommended applications include grinding, sanding, sweeping, bagging, and other dusty/oily operations. Industries in which this respirator is commonly used include construction, general manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and transportation.
Fitted with a 3M™ Cool Flow™ Exhalation Valve, this respirator is suited for work situations involving heat, humidity, or long periods of wear. The proprietary 3M™ Cool Flow™ valve is designed to release hot, humid exhaled breath quickly, helping to prevent an unpleasant buildup of heat inside the face piece and increase comfort for respirator wearers.
This particulate respirator is a NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) approved P95 respirator for environments containing certain oil and non-oil based particles and provides 95% filter efficiency.
Breathing hazardous particles can pose a risk to your health. NIOSH, a Federal government regulatory agency, has tested and approved the 3M Particulate Respirator 8271, which is designed to help reduce exposure to certain airborne particles.
WARNING: These respirators help reduce exposures to certain airborne particulates. Before use, the wearer must read and understand the User Instructions.
8576/8577:
• NIOSH approved P95 for at least 95% filtration efficiency against certain oil and non-oil based particles
• Carbon filter material helps provide relief against nuisance levels of acid gases
• 3M™ Cool Flow™ Exhalation Valve – proprietary one way valve for easy exhalation and cool comfort
• M-nose clip adjusts easily for fewer pressure points and greater comfort
• Suited for work situations involving heat, humidity, or long periods of wear
• Braided headbands are designed to help enhance comfort and increase wear ability
• Advanced Electrostatic Media - with highly charged microfibers to enhance the capture of airborne particles while allowing you to breathe easier
• Spacious and durable
This disposable P95 particulate respirator helps provide reliable respiratory protection against certain oil and non-oil based particles. The respirator features a carbon layer to remove nuisance levels of acid gases. See product warning for use details.
3M™ Particulate Respirator 8576, P95, respirator is designed to help provide reliable respiratory protection of at least 95 percent filtration efficiency against certain oil and non-oil based particles. Carbon filter material helps provide relief against nuisance levels of acid gases. Soft inner material provides added comfort while the cup shape design helps make the respirator feel spacious and durable. M nose clip adjusts easily for fewer pressure points and greater comfort. The respirator incorporates 3M’s proprietary technology with advanced electrostatically charged microfiber filter media designed for ease of breathing. Braided headbands are designed to help enhance comfort and increase wear ability. Recommended applications may include glass etching, chemical processing, paper processing, aluminum smelting, and brewing operations in which particles and nuisance levels of acid gases such as Sulphur dioxide, hydrogen fluoride, and/or chlorine may be present. Additional applications include grinding, sanding, sweeping, bagging, and other dusty/oily operations. Note: This respirator is not intended to act as a face shield or to give benefits beyond helping to improve respiratory protection. Fitted with a 3M Cool Flow™ Exhalation Valve, this respirator is suited for work situations involving heat, humidity, or long periods of wear. The proprietary 3M Cool Flow valve is designed to release hot, humid exhaled breath quickly, helping to prevent an unpleasant buildup of heat inside the face piece a significant cause of discomfort to respirator wearers. This particulate respirator is a NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) approved P95 respirator for environments containing certain oil and non-oil based particles and provides 95% filter efficiency. 3M recommended for relief against nuisance level acid gases.
Halfpiece 51P71:
• NIOSH approved for respiratory protection against certain organic vapors and particulates
• Lightweight well-balanced design enhances comfort
• Disposable model helps reduce maintenance issues for greater convenience
• Multi-purpose respirator assembly works in a variety of workplace applications
• Half face piece design is ideal for intermittent use
NIOSH approved against certain organic vapors and particulates. Use for a variety of applications including spray painting, pesticides, agriculture, construction and transportation.
The 3M™ 5000 Series Half Face piece Disposable Respirator Assembly with Organic Vapor and P95 Particulate Filters, Respiratory Protection (51P71, 52P71, 53P71) helps provide protection against certain airborne contaminants. This respirator is NIOSH approved for respiratory protection against certain organic vapors and particulates up to ten times the permissible exposure limit (PEL). Half Face piece respirator may be used in a variety of workplace applications, including spray painting, pesticides, agriculture, construction, and transportation. This disposable respirator assembly offers greater convenience by reducing the need for long-term maintenance. This half face piece respirator is an ideal choice for intermittent use.
NIOSH, a Federal government regulatory agency, has tested and approved the 5000 Series to help reduce breathing certain airborne contaminants. The cartridge installed in this respirator assembly has been assigned the NIOSH color code of “Black.” This respiratory protection system is not for use in environments that are immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH).
Breathing hazardous vapors can be harmful to your health. The 3M™ Half Face piece Disposable Respirator 5000 Series helps reduce exposure to certain organic vapors.
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