Air-Purifying Respirators
Air-Purifying Respirators
Air-purifying respirators (APRs) remove gases, vapors, aerosols (droplets and solid particles), or a combination of contaminants from the air using filters, cartridges, or canisters. APRs do not supply oxygen and therefore cannot be used in an atmosphere that is oxygen deficient or immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH). The appropriate APR type should be selected based on environmental contaminants.
Powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) are reusable battery-powered devices that use a blower to provide clean, breathable air to the wearer. They include replaceable filters or cartridges appropriate for the intended environment. PAPRs are equipped with tight-fitting, half- or full-facepieces, or loose-fitting facepieces, hoods, or helmets. PAPRs with loose-fitting facepieces do not require fit testing and can be worn by workers with facial hair. Fit testing by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is required for PAPRs with tight-fitting facepieces.
Full-face respirators and half-mask respirators are reusable, NIOSH-rated air-purifying devices that protect the respiratory tract from exposure to harmful substances, including dust, fog, fumes, mist, smoke, sprays, vapors, gases, and particulates. Full-face respirators feature a flexible seal that ensures a secure fit around the full perimeter of the face. Half-mask respirators fit over the nose and mouth but do not protect the eyes or upper part of the face. Because the effectiveness of full-face and half-mask respirators relies on a tight seal to the user’s face, (OSHA) requires fit testing for these devices.
Particulate filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) are NIOSH-approved and for limited use. They are equipped with two straps and made with a multilayered, non-woven polypropylene, and are available with or without an exhalation valve. All NIOSH-approved particulate FFRs are classified by a two-part system to indicate the filter’s functionality. Letter designations of N, R, and P refer to oil resistance. Number designations refer to the minimum filter efficiency level. Because the effectiveness of FFRs relies on a tight seal to the user’s face, OSHA requires fit testing for these respirators.
Additional details including regulatory compliance information can be obtained at the individual product level.
3M™ Aura™ 9300+ Series Particulate Respirator
3M™ Aura™ Particulate Respirators 9300+ Series has an ergonomic, flat-fold, 3-panel design featuring a low breathing resistance filter media. Available in FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3 protection levels, and with valved and unvalved models.
3M™ Aura™ Particulate Respirator, 9300+Gen3 Series
Aura™ Particulate Respirator 9300+Gen3 Series is the next generation of 3M Aura Respirator: FFP protection combined with the original 3-panel, flat-fold design.
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3M™ Disposable Particulate Respirator, 8000 Series
Ensures comfortable wear over a range of face sizes. The 3M 8000 Series Particulate Respirator has a convex shape.
3M™ Aura™ FFP1-FFP3 Particulate Respirators
3M™ Aura™ Particulate Respirator provides breathing protection with a flat-fold, 3-panel design, low breathing resistance and an embossed, sculpted top panel that can help reduce eyewear fogging.
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3M™ Particulate Respirators
To help improve fit to wearer’s individual face shape and size. 3M™ Particulate Respirators are reusable and can be used for more than one shift.
3M™ 6000 Series Reusable Full Face Mask Respirators
Offers lightweight comfort and ease of use. 3M™ 6000 Series Reusable Full Face Mask Respirators have the 3M Bayonet Connection System, enabling connection to a broad range of twin lightweight filters to protect against gases, vapours and particulates.
Kolmi™ Op Air Pro Oxygen FFP3 NR D Mass Balance Masks
Op Air Pro Oxygen FFP3 masks are easy to put on with high breathability due to high quality raw material. Made with the Mass Balance approach from recycled materials.
Sperian™ Honeywell™ Premium Disposable Respirators
Highly comfortable and ergonomically designed single-use respirators with no restriction with regard to use. Sperian™ Honeywell™ Premium Disposable Respirators leverage the Willtech™ soft seal technology for an improved fit and exceptional comfort.
3M™ 6000 Series Half Face Mask Respirator
Half-face mask respirators 6000 Series are economical, low-maintenance, and extremely lightweight. Probed reusable respirator assembly 6000Q series are used for quantitative fit purposes only.
3M™ 7500 Series Reusable Half Facepiece Reusable Respirators
Half-mask respirators with enhanced comfort and visibility use a bayonet attachment system for twin lightweight filters to protect against gases, vapors and particulates.
3M™ 7500 Series Reusable Half Facepiece Reusable Respirators
Half-mask respirators with enhanced comfort and visibility use a bayonet attachment system for twin lightweight filters to protect against gases, vapors and particulates.
3M™ Secure Click™ Reusable Full Face Respirator
The Secure Click™ Reusable Full Face Mask FF-800 Series helps protect against particulates and a wide variety of gases and vapors when used with approved Secure Click™ filters.
3M™ Aura™ Specialty Respirator, Series 9300
Lightweight and foldable. The 3M Aura Particulate Respirator uses a unique three-panel design for greater comfort and easy communication.
3M™ Specialty Particulate Respirator 9922
3M™ Specialty Particulate Respirator 9922 provides lightweight FFP2 protection against dusts, mists, ozone, and gases.